Mount Kosciuszko

Address: Kosciuszko Road, Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, Australia.

A 5 hours drive from Sydney or Melbourne.

This place is equally beautiful in Summer or Winter.

If you visit in summer, keep driving on Kosciuszko Road until you reach the last point at Charlotte Pass. The road is fully sealed and suitable for any type of car. Toilet facility next to the car park. No food available, so better have your own arrangement. The weather could be very different even in summer, so be prepared for cold and rain.

From here you can have a 360 view from the Charlotte Pass Boardwalk Lookout.

And, you can walk up to the Summit. Elevation 2228 meters (7309.7 feet)

And if you visit in Winter, Kosciuszko Road will be blocked off depending on the snow clearence. Your best place to be would be Perisher valley. You might have to use wheel chain if you are not driving a 4WD. You can hire Ski, Toboggans, boots etc. from Jindabyne or Cooma on your way to the snow. As shops at Perisher may run out of accessories because of its popularity.

Check the video for a Summer look on Mount Kosciuszko.

 

Morisset Hospital

Address: Acacia Ave, Morisset, NSW, Australia

Only 1 hr 40 min drive from Sydney.
You can also catch a train from Central Station.
Follow Acacia Ave to the Hospital entrance. The field on your left, just before the entrance is the best place to mingle with the Kangaroos.
The hospital is built at the North-West bank of the beautiful Lake Macquarie. Hospital ground is open to public. Lots of suitable places for a BBQ and fishing. Toilet facility also available, just follow the signs. Though you can meet and greet the kangaroos all day. But afternoon is the best time to catch a selfie with them. Don't forget to take some munchies.

Hassans Wall Lookout

Address: Hassans Walls Reserve, Lithgow, NSW 2790

Hassan’s Walls Lookout is 2 hrs drive from Sydney and just minutes from the Lithgow town centre.

From Lithgow St. follow Hassans Wall Rd. all the way to the top.  The gravel road is suitable for 2 wheel drives. Take care while driving if the weather turns bad. Plenty of parking with couple of picnic sheds. The steel walking path will give easy access to the magnificent 180  degree view of the Blue Mountains and rolling valleys below. Hassan’s Walls Lookout is the highest scenic lookout (1130m/3707Ft) in the Blue Mountains.

Each weather provides a different experience here. When I was there, the sky was covered with thick cloud and just before the sunset. Looked like someone lit the whole sky in fire.

Caves Beach

Address: Access via - Mawson close, Caves Beach NSW

2 hours drive to north of Sydney. In the local city of SwanSea. A great place for family picnic. The cave systems are only accessible on low tide. So, check local tide times before heading out that way. 

Picnic shed, shower and toilet facility available.

Checkout the video.

Girrakool picnic area

At Brisbane Water National Park

Old wooden bridge

Only 1 hr drive to north from Sydney. Take the family for a BBQ, better to have your own BBQ setup. Toilet facility is available. Then take everyone down the loop tracks. This will take you through some amazing natural formation ad wild life.

Mayfield Garden

A 2:30 hr drive from Sydney to the west past Blue Mountains. Privately owned, this garden will amaze you. Variety of plants and flowers. You will find firm animals to entertain your kids. Plenty of parking. Cafe and amenities onsite. They also run guided tour of the park.
Park website: http://www.mayfieldgarden.com.au/

Bombo Headland Quarry

Address: Darien Ave, Bombo NSW 2533

Close by attraction: 7 Mile Beach

1 hour 30 min drive from Sydney to South coast.


You can spend some time to explore the area before heading down to Kiama.

A land with extra ordinary view of these unusual basalt columns. Plenty of parking. Some area may be suitable for family picnic. But, no BBQ or Toilet facility available here. You only need an hour to explore. You can also walk down to the Kiama beach from south end where you park.

Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk

Address: 182 Knights Hill Road, Via Jamberoo Mountain Road, Knights Hill NSW 2577

Entry fee applies. Please check their website for updated price list.
illawarrafly.experienceoz.com.au

Lets start with one of our south coast top attraction. 1 hour and 50 min drive from Sydney. Situated 710 Meters above sea level. A breath taking view of the south coast from 50 Meters watch tower from the forest floor.

A  walk above the years old rain forest.

Very nicely organised area with toilets, restaurant and picnic facility.

50 Meters high tower. 

The tree top walk is kids friendly. Including the tower. You might also come across the wild life.