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5 perfect destinations leaving Sydney for a day trip on your day off

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Sydney is a privileged city where it is possible to visit incredible places by taking a day trip. Monique from the travel instagram Moni Journey shared with us her 5 favorite places to take a day trip from Sydney. Check out what these destinations are:

 

1 - Blue Mountains:

Classic destination for those who live in Sydney, but it is that place that is always worth spending the day. It is an easily accessible destination, as here you have the possibility to arrive by train, which is approximately 3 hours from Sydney.

Here are some places you can't miss:

Lincoln's Rock - An incredible lookout with stunning views of the mountains! The best time to go there is at sunset, where many people get together to watch the end of a beautiful day with some good snacks!

 

 

Monique in Lincoln 's Rock, Blue Mountains, Australia

 

Wentworth Falls - Circuit with several waterfalls from easy to difficult access. Here, you will have several options of trails and you will be able to choose the best ones that fit your itinerary of the day. For the full circuit, it takes around half a day.

Monique in Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains, Australia

 

Three Sisters - The Blue Mountains postcard, is a must stop!

Zig Zag Railway - One of the most unusual places there is in the region it is definitely this train line! The place is worthy of a postcard, and very similar to a tourist destination in Sri Lanka. However, accessing the site is very complicated, and care must also be taken as the trains once again circulate on the lines.

If you want to know in detail how to get there, see this post with all the details.

 

Monique in Zig Zag Railway, Blue Mountains, Australia

 

And finally, some charming cafes in the city of Leura in Blue Mountains for you to know:

 

 

2 - Kangaroo Valley and Kiama:

This travel itinerary, created by Monique, is very different and complete. On this day trip you will pass through several different places enjoying a little bit of beach, tracks and waterfalls. Perfect schedule for a day, isn't it?

Mermaid pools: Beautiful waterfall with greenish tones with a large pool for swimming. This waterfall is the first stop of the day. The trail is super easy to do and is just over an hour away from Sydney.

Fitzroy Falls: The next stop is 1 hour from Mermaid Pools and is already located in the Kangaroo Valley region. Fitzroy Falls is another beautiful and majestic waterfall to enjoy on this trip!

Carrington falls: One of the most famous waterfalls in the region! Here at Carrington Falls, you can choose to enjoy the lookout and the small pools that form before the waterfall falls, or go straight to the bottom where the waterfall falls, meaning both ways are really incredible to enjoy!

 

Monique at the Carrington falls lookout in Kangaroo Valley, Australia

 

KiamaKiama is a very small and charming town, with beautiful beaches. Here you will find great options for lunch and the famous Kiama Blowhole!

Sea Cliff Bridge: This beautiful lookout could not be left out of your day trip from Sydney! On the way back home, towards Sydney, you will find this lookout where you can have an incredible view of the road that, at this point, becomes a bridge. The view is really worth it! The trail to the lookout starts from the parking lot with approximately 15 minutes of walking!

If you still have time after the Sea Cliff Bridge, visit the Sri Venkateswara Temple. This is a less touristy, beautiful and interesting temple to visit. There are many faithful and worshipers of the Hindu culture here, it is worth taking a quick stop and making the perfect ending of your day trip from Sydney!

 

Monique visiting the Sri Venkateswara Temple in Australia

 

This itinerary is perfect for those who have little time but want to enjoy it a lot. If you prefer to extend your trip, in this region there are some glampings (luxury campsites) that can be a great option to spend the night! Here are some of the most famous glampings in NSW.

 

3 - Jervis Bay

This destination is the most desired for those who seek beaches and live close to Sydney. The Jervis Bay region is made up of the most famous white sand beaches in the world. In addition, the sea water there has that Caribbean bluish shade! Yes, here you will have a taste of one of the most beautiful beaches in Australia!

The most famous beach there is Hyams Beach, but there are other beautiful beaches for you to enjoy like Huskisson Beach, Callala Beach, Murrays Beach, Steamers Beach and Honeymoon Bay.

Monique enjoying the crystal water from Jervis Bay beaches in Australia

4 - Hunter Valley:

 

Favorite destination for lovers of good wine. Here you will find wineries of some of Australia's most famous wine brands, and best of all: it is possible to get to know the region in 1 day. On a day trip, you get to know a lot and have a full day washed down with good wines and great experiences!

Here are some of the places you can't miss:

  • Hunter Beer & Co and IronBark Hillfor beer tasting
  • Brokenwood and Tyrrell's: one of the most famous wine brands from Sydney
  • McGuigan Wines: free wine tasting
  • Others: Lamboch Winery, Audrey Wilkinson, Leogate Estate Wines

It is possible to get to know the region on your own, rent an electric bicycle, hire a driver or join a tour.

 

5 - Ku Ring Gai National Park

This national park is in the northern part of Sydney, about a 45-minute drive from the city center. If you are looking for trails, beaches and small waterfalls, this is the ideal place for you to enjoy your day off!

Here you will find beautiful walks that take you from the top of the park with a beautiful view of the famous Palm Beach, to the tiny and reserved beaches that exist in this park, each trail is a new discovery.

For those who like waterfalls, here you can also find some pools of super crystalline water (and cold!) for you to bathe in.

If you want to know more details about this park see this post.

 

Ku Ring Gai
Overview from one of the Ku Ring Gai National Park beaches in Sydney

 

These were the 5 destination tips that Monique separated for you to make a day trip from Sydney and enjoy your day off, or weekend.

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