NSW Weekend Escapes

Destinations

Pick a region and see every guide we have for it. We add new regions as the guides to back them land, so a quiet card here just means we are not ready to vouch for it yet.

Blue Mountains

Cliff top lookouts, canyon walks, warm cafes, and cold mountain air. The classic Sydney weekend escape, and still one of the best.

about 90 minutes from Sydney

Central Coast

Quiet beaches, lake towns, and green valleys within an easy drive of Sydney. The shortest way to feel a long way from work.

about 75 minutes from Sydney

Guides coming soon

South Coast

White sand, sea pools, and small towns that still feel like small towns, stretching from Kiama down to the Sapphire Coast.

from 90 minutes south of Sydney

Guides coming soon

Hunter Valley

Cellar doors, long lunches, and slow country mornings in Australia's oldest wine region.

about 2 hours from Sydney

Guides coming soon

Southern Highlands

Cool climate villages, gardens, and open fireplaces. An easy weekend of bookshops, bakeries, and misty walks.

about 90 minutes from Sydney

Guides coming soon

Snowy Mountains

Ski season in winter, wildflower hikes in summer, and Australia's highest country all year round.

about 5 hours from Sydney

Guides coming soon

Northern Rivers

Byron Bay, Ballina, and the green hinterland behind them. Beaches, markets, and warm water at the top of the state.

about 8 hours from Sydney, or a short flight

Guides coming soon