Local Travel
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Sunday Exploring at Rivendell School Concord
Discovered an amazing old school in Concord, inner west of Sydney, called Rivendell. It’s sits by the water and it’s absolutely beautiful. We spent a lovely Sunday lunch time exploring parts of Sydney, I really didn’t think were worth exploring. Concord. Located in the inner west of Sydney, I honestly didn’t think Concord had that much to offer. No offence Concordians (if that’s such a thing). Though Concord does hold a lot of history, it was never one of those places I though had the type of history I would be interested in. Which is mostly historical buildings from either the pioneer days, colonial days and early 1800s. Late last…
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Finding Peace at the Nan Tien Temple
When you're feeling stressed and need a break from life, The Nan Tien Temple south of Sydney is the perfect place to visit.
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Wollongong’s Haunting History at Windy Gully
Did you know there was a massive coal mining incident in Wollongong in 1902? So, I went to Windy Gully to find out what happened there. Our past hides many secrets, history which seems to have disappeared out of sight with respect to memory and thought. I’ve always felt it’s important to seek out our haunting history and learn about our past. Which is how I ended up at Windy Gully. Interestingly enough, I knew nothing of the incident. In-fact, I didn’t even know Wollongong had a coal mining industry until I happened across a site talking about the history of a Windy Gully when I was searching online for…
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Exploring The Mushroom Tunnel of Picton
AKA: The Redbank Rail Tunnel of NSW, was on the first ever railing tunnels built during the early 1800s for NSW Railway. The Mushroom Tunnel had been on my list of places to visit for a while now. You know me (or maybe you don’t), I love me a good tunnel. As long as I can see the light at the end. And I love a good ghost story as well. And believe me, just like most old tunnels of any kind, this tunnel has its fair share of ghost tales. Of course, none of which can be confirmed. The stories that is, not the ghosts. Once known as the…
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Things to do in Port Stephens (Including the Best Accommodation)
Planning a stay in Port Stephens, or perhaps planning a day trip there?Check out my list of the best things to do and see there. Depending on what sort of adventure you are seeking, there are loads of activities in Port Stephens to partake in, which cater for both the weekender, the mid-weeker and the day tripper. As I’ve discussed in previous blogs, I am so happy to see life returning back to Port Stephens. With so many fond childhood memories spent there, it warms the heart to see so many people returning back with their families to explore, spend time together and enjoy what this amazing place has to…
