A nice weekend away from Sydney
#1
A nice weekend away from Sydney
Hello Poppets
Does anyone have any recommendations on somewhere to go for a weekend away in July?
Ideally not to far to drive from Sydney CBD on Friday night?
Thanks guys
Laura
Does anyone have any recommendations on somewhere to go for a weekend away in July?
Ideally not to far to drive from Sydney CBD on Friday night?
Thanks guys
Laura
#2
Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
A couple of hours and you could spend the weekend in the Hunter Valley?
Lots of variety of accomodation, good selections of restaurants, some stuff for kids or golf for the boys and lots of vineyards to visit and taste the local produce.
Lots of variety of accomodation, good selections of restaurants, some stuff for kids or golf for the boys and lots of vineyards to visit and taste the local produce.
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Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
Originally Posted by lawlaw
Hello Poppets
Does anyone have any recommendations on somewhere to go for a weekend away in July?
Ideally not to far to drive from Sydney CBD on Friday night?
Thanks guys
Laura
Does anyone have any recommendations on somewhere to go for a weekend away in July?
Ideally not to far to drive from Sydney CBD on Friday night?
Thanks guys
Laura
#4
Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
Look for offers in the Blue Mountains the area will be running loads of the 'Christmas in July' stuff - log cabins and big fires abound
Look at the Peppers Resorts - Port Stephens, 2 hours drive possibly more on a Friday night.
I also think the Hunter is a good area but depending on where you choose will easily be about two hours on a Friday night.
Have fun
Look at the Peppers Resorts - Port Stephens, 2 hours drive possibly more on a Friday night.
I also think the Hunter is a good area but depending on where you choose will easily be about two hours on a Friday night.
Have fun
#5
Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
I would recommend going to the Blue Mountains (where I am from). It is 90 mins drive from Sydney and you can stay at my friends' b+b which is www.lurlinehouse.com.au. They are expats themselves, having been here for 10 years. If you tell them you heard from the forum I am sure they will look after you even better!
Lots to do in the mountains - scenic skyrail, scenic railway, lookouts and waterfalls, and Leura is full of cafes, craft stores and quirky stores in general!
Plus in winter they have yulefest - christmas in July. So you can have a full traditional christmas dinner with cold weather, rather than the Oz - more info here http://www.bluemountainswonderland.c...ience.php?id=4.
Stella
Lots to do in the mountains - scenic skyrail, scenic railway, lookouts and waterfalls, and Leura is full of cafes, craft stores and quirky stores in general!
Plus in winter they have yulefest - christmas in July. So you can have a full traditional christmas dinner with cold weather, rather than the Oz - more info here http://www.bluemountainswonderland.c...ience.php?id=4.
Stella
#6
Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
The Southern Highlands are an hour South: nice at any time of year. Frosty in the early am then fine and sunny, log fires in the evening.
Berrima Guest House is a lovely B & B in an historic village: if you like I can PM a phone no.
Berrima Guest House is a lovely B & B in an historic village: if you like I can PM a phone no.
#7
Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
I go with Sandras idea. Christmas in july in the mountains. Did it in 2002 twas lovely. Didnt stop whistling xmas tunes till October though.
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Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
Port Stephens! I love, love it. It does take about 3 hours to get there though but worth it.
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Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
Originally Posted by Princess Leia
Port Stephens! I love, love it. It does take about 3 hours to get there though but worth it.
Try Misty Hideway in Blackheath, Blue Mountains. Great accommodation, good value.
Or Billabong Moon in the lower Hunter Valley.
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Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
Originally Posted by galloping gaijin
A couple of hours and you could spend the weekend in the Hunter Valley?
Lots of variety of accomodation, good selections of restaurants, some stuff for kids or golf for the boys and lots of vineyards to visit and taste the local produce.
Lots of variety of accomodation, good selections of restaurants, some stuff for kids or golf for the boys and lots of vineyards to visit and taste the local produce.
I'm with you galloping gaijin - the Hunter Valley is great - so many vineyards to choose from. Lake Macquarie's not bad either.
By the way - how do you get that information displayed in your little placard at the bottom of your post - should I be worried?
Macquarie
#11
Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
Originally Posted by Bert'n'Stella
I would recommend going to the Blue Mountains (where I am from). It is 90 mins drive from Sydney and you can stay at my friends' b+b which is www.lurlinehouse.com.au. They are expats themselves, having been here for 10 years. If you tell them you heard from the forum I am sure they will look after you even better!
Lots to do in the mountains - scenic skyrail, scenic railway, lookouts and waterfalls, and Leura is full of cafes, craft stores and quirky stores in general!
Plus in winter they have yulefest - christmas in July. So you can have a full traditional christmas dinner with cold weather, rather than the Oz - more info here http://www.bluemountainswonderland.c...ience.php?id=4.
Stella
Lots to do in the mountains - scenic skyrail, scenic railway, lookouts and waterfalls, and Leura is full of cafes, craft stores and quirky stores in general!
Plus in winter they have yulefest - christmas in July. So you can have a full traditional christmas dinner with cold weather, rather than the Oz - more info here http://www.bluemountainswonderland.c...ience.php?id=4.
Stella
Just so happens that they are friends of us as well
#12
Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
thanks guys for all your replies, I'm gonna show my husband then book something this weekend, CANT WAIT!
#13
Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
Oh yeah we are really looking for somewhere v secluded, with Spa and log cabin feel the need for a bit of romance, dont mind forking out some dollars although that place Kims that someone recommend was maybe a little bit too pricy thanks though
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Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
Originally Posted by lawlaw
Oh yeah we are really looking for somewhere v secluded, with Spa and log cabin feel the need for a bit of romance, dont mind forking out some dollars although that place Kims that someone recommend was maybe a little bit too pricy thanks though
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Re: A nice weekend away from Sydney
Originally Posted by lawlaw
Oh yeah we are really looking for somewhere v secluded, with Spa and log cabin feel the need for a bit of romance, dont mind forking out some dollars although that place Kims that someone recommend was maybe a little bit too pricy thanks though
Wish someone had said to us (pre-kids) have lots of romantic getaways before the kids come along.....cos once their around...you're lucky if you get 5 minutes peace locking yourself in the bathroom :scared:
Now where's my itinerary for the weekend
Drama......golf.....basketball......homework...... ...
de-licing the hair.............................................. ....... :scared: