7 Mile Beach

Address: Best point to park your car is, Bourke Parade, Gerroa, NSW.

Close by Attraction: Bombo Headland Quarry

1.5 Hours drive down south from Sydney. Picnic area, toilet, kids play ground available on Park Road. The drive is picturesque.


Cross the metal bridge over shallow Crooked River to 7 Mile Beach. The River is shallow in most area. Safe for kids to get in the water and play. The beach itself is also monitored by Life Savers during daylight.

And, if you got surf rods. Try your fishing luck at the beach.

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.

 

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.

Australian Koi Farm

Address:  83 Jersey Rd, Bringelly NSW 2556

Australian Koi is a good place to spend some time with your family. Owner is nice man, he will take you around the place and will help you if you are up for your own Koi Acuarium.

The Koi comes in different size and colour. You will definitely find your desired Koi fish their.

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Anna Bay Beach

Location: James Paterson St, Anna Bay, NSW. 2.5 hrs drive to north of Sydney.

The largest coastal sand mass in New South Wales. Best for camel riding, quad-biking and 4×4 experience. You can take your own car for a drive on the sand (Council permission may be needed if you to stay at the beach). Or hop into one of the hired/guided 4×4 experience.

There is restaurant available. And good toilet facility.

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.