If you’re looking for an easy escape from the concrete and sand jungle that is the Gold Coast (the popular bits at least) then Burleigh Heads is a place you should visit. It’s easy to reach by public transport, the walk is short with awesome views and the beach + town are more relaxing to … Read more
Holiday destinations don’t get much more convenient than the Gold Coast, especially for Kiwis and Aussies. The hardest part about planning your trip is deciding where to stay. The Gold Coast encompasses a huge area from just south of Brisbane to Coolangatta / Tweed Heads and there are lots of different areas to stay. I’m … Read more
With limited travel options in 2021, Kiwis and Aussies alike are queuing up to explore our own (and our neighbours’) backyard. Sydney is an obvious choice for a quick getaway, but what else is there to see nearby? I’ve created this 10-day Sydney and New South Wales itinerary – it’s exactly what we did on … Read more
Jervis Bay is around three hours south of Sydney and is one of the best beach destinations in New South Wales (and Australia in general). There are heaps of beaches to check out, some great wildlife spotting opportunities and a few good short walks. Keep reading to find out some of the best things to … Read more
This post was originally published in May 2019 and was updated in December 2020. If there’s one thing we love here at Jonistravelling.com it’s a wildly boastful claim of something being the best, biggest or most beautiful place in the world. When I heard that Hyams Beach, in the Jervis Bay region of NSW, Australia … Read more
Jervis Bay is home to some of the best beaches in Australia, and Huskisson makes for a great base for exploring them. Huskisson, which is three hours south of Sydney, is a cute little tourist town with some good places to eat, excellent beaches within walking distance and wildlife spotting opportunities out on the bay. … Read more
This post was originally published in July 2019 and was updated in April 2020 With a handful of famous buildings, a glistening coastline made for seaside strolls and close proximity to the stunning Blue Mountains, Sydney earns its reputation as one of the world’s great cities. Whether you’re on a quick city break or have … Read more
Bondi Beach is the most well-known beach in Sydney, and it’s easy to see why. The beach itself is great, but the area surrounding it means you’ll want to spend a decent amount of time there on your trip to Sydney. There are heaps of things to do in Bondi and I think it’s one … Read more