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.

 

CoalCliff Rock Pools

Address: 24 Paterson Rd, Coalcliff NSW 2508. 1 hr drive down south from Sydney. Park your car next to the little playground. And follow the footpath, that takes you straight down to the rock pools. You will find the toilet facility on your right.

A beautiful picturesque area. Make sure you go on a low tide, si you get the chance to explore the area. In high tide, the strong southern waves are not safe.

The large salt water pool is ok for a safe swim. But this time I gave it a miss, as it was infested by weed growth.

But, well worth of travel.

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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Canoelands Orchard

Address: 27 Canoelands Rd, Canoelands, NSW

Pick your own fruit. An hour drive from Sydney to Hawkesbury region. Plenty of parking. A little shop with a Cafe. This is month of november. Peaches and Nectarine in season.

Also have firm animals for the kids. Free range eggs on sale too.

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/