Sydney

Sydney, Australia’s largest city, is a glorious aquatic playground. But it’s not only about the waterways. World-class food, shopping, culture and festivals – as well as easy access to World Heritage-listed wilderness and acclaimed wineries – makes Sydney the ultimate touring destination.

SYDNEY & BLUE MOUNTAINS SELF-DRIVE

Sydney is a hub of urban delights: boutiques, bars, theatres, museums, cafes and Michelin-hatted restaurants with celebrity chefs. The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains rise from Sydney’s west in a blue haze that gives the mountains their name – actually a fine mist exuded from eucalyptus trees. Here you’ll find historic hilltop towns, scenic lookouts and incredible rock formations waiting to be explored.

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Great way to travel for everyone, not just for train buffs! Relaxing and great scenery.

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VALLEY VOYAGER

Blessed with a superb natural harbour and glorious surf beaches, Sydney is a true world city – energetic, progressive and unfailingly beautiful. A sightseeing cruise on Sydney Harbour will provide picture-perfect views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. A couple of hours drive to the north, the Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest wine region. The wineries here have been producing sublime semillon since the 1860s.

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Sometimes all you need is a little inspiration

The Daly Waters Pub

In Australia’s psyche and none more so than the humble outback tavern. In each edition of Journey Beyond magazine, we take a seat at the bar and lift the lid on some of Australia’s most iconic watering holes.

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Well Travelled

We all like a holiday but science suggests there’s good reason to take our annual leave. Professor of Tourism from James Cook University, Philip Pearce, explains why packing your bags might be just what you need.

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Let it breathe

Whether you’re a connoisseur or just partial to the occasional glass or two, it’s worth knowing how to make the best of your bottle. We ventured to McLaren Vale to chat with S.C. Pannell winemaker Steve Pannell to take the mystery out of the humble wine decanter.

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