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New South Wales, Australia · May 7, 2026

Port Stephens Weekend Itinerary: The Perfect 2 Day Getaway From Sydney

Port Stephens is an easy weekend escape from Sydney, known for its beaches, coastal walks and towering sand dunes. This Port Stephens weekend itinerary maps out a simple 2-day plan to help you make the most of your time here. Port Stephens is one of our favourite weekend getaways from ...

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New South Wales, Australia · April 30, 2026

13 Best Things to Do in Port Stephens for a Weekend Getaway (2026 Guide)

Port Stephens is one of the easiest and most rewarding coastal escapes from Sydney, with clear water, huge sand dunes and plenty of outdoor activities. In this post, we’ll share the best things to do in Port Stephens, from sunrise hikes and sunset dunes to a few low-key local finds. Port ...

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New South Wales, Australia · April 17, 2026

9 Epic Road Trips from Sydney (Weekend & Long Weekend Ideas)

Road trips from Sydney are one of the best ways to explore New South Wales, with beaches, mountains, forests and waterfalls all within a few hours of the city. This guide covers the best Sydney road trips, from quick overnight escapes to scenic weekend drives. After living in Sydney for more ...

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New South Wales, Australia · March 10, 2026

Is Scenic World Worth It? My Honest Guide to Visiting in the Blue Mountains

Scenic World is one of the most popular attractions in the Blue Mountains, offering incredible views over the Jamison Valley from cable cars, boardwalks and the world’s steepest passenger railway. In this post I’ll share what to expect, the best rides to try, and whether Scenic World is actually ...

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New South Wales, Australia · March 9, 2026

10 Best Things to Do in Kangaroo Valley (Perfect NSW Weekend Escape)

Just two hours south of Sydney, Kangaroo Valley in NSW feels like a completely different world. Rolling green hills, misty mornings, river bends, historic buildings and more wildlife than you’d expect - it’s one of those NSW weekend escapes that feels far more remote than it actually is. We’ve ...

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Hi, I'm Sara. I'm a travel photographer and writer, bird lover, and nature fiend. I've fallen in love with life on the road and I'm here to share with you my thoughts, travel tips and favourite destinations in Australia.

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  • Port Stephens Weekend Itinerary: The Perfect 2 Day Getaway From Sydney
  • 13 Best Things to Do in Port Stephens for a Weekend Getaway (2026 Guide)
  • 9 Epic Road Trips from Sydney (Weekend & Long Weekend Ideas)
  • Is Scenic World Worth It? My Honest Guide to Visiting in the Blue Mountains
  • 10 Best Things to Do in Kangaroo Valley (Perfect NSW Weekend Escape)

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Pick your Maldives dive site based on what you wan Pick your Maldives dive site based on what you want to see 😇

🦈🦈 Fuvahmulah - Tiger sharkssssss

🐠🥞 Hulhumalé - so many fish, even more pancakes! 

🦈🐢 Vaavu Atoll - nurse sharks and turtles

🤿🐡 South Ari Atoll - manta rays and lots of fishies 

Which one are you diving first??
Never dreamed I would get this close to a tiger sh Never dreamed I would get this close to a tiger shark. And on a single breath 🤯

So close you can actually see my camera jolt when his tail hit it

But did you see him wink at me?!
7 days in the UK 🇬🇧 I’d been dreaming of visitin 7 days in the UK 🇬🇧 

I’d been dreaming of visiting Bath ever since I met a couple students in exchange from Bath at my university all the way in little old Perth (back in 2017!)

The architecture was worth the wait 🙌🏽

A seriously cute phone box and an even cuter @olly.barrett 

Olly took me to see his hometown in Somerset and we stumbled upon wild ponies 🥹

Can you imagine growing up here?! We come from such different places in the world 😍

This pony (likely pregnant) chose me 😭 but I couldn’t tell if she wanted pats or to headbutt me and steal my camera so I just stood there frozen lol 

Horse whisperers - behavioural insights welcome 🙏🏽 

Exploring the streets of Arundel 🏰

There is a castle here from the year 1067!!!

My boo and I at his brother’s wedding. An incredibly wholesome day 💕

Stonehenge & Sheep - need I say more?

A sunset at the most iconic view in London 😍

It’s been a long time since I’ve explored cities and history instead of tropical islands but I felt so inspired by this brief change of scenery
I’m forever falling more in love with the underwat I’m forever falling more in love with the underwater world and all its majestic creatures who call the ocean home.

On tour in the Maldives with @baxterbackpacks & @jimmysmaldives 🌸

Shots by @trenny_m 📸

Would you swim here?
Postcards from the Maldives 🌺 Where every day is Postcards from the Maldives 🌺

Where every day is a boat day 🌊

And marine life is all around you 🤍

Exploring remote islands and white sand banks

Enjoying pretty sunset skies 

📸 @darianwoodsss 

Snorkelling reef straight off the boat 🪸

Spotting eagle rays in the morning light ✨

And being surrounded by the big beautiful blue 💙

📸 @darianwoodsss
I genuinely can’t believe most people don’t know a I genuinely can’t believe most people don’t know about this place 🤯

These sand dunes are just 3 hours from Sydney - located in @portstephens which may just be my favourite spot in NSW! 

Have you been here yet?
is it really too much to ask for? to be underwate is it really too much to ask for?

to be underwater, golden light shimmering over turtles 🐢✨

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