What to expect from Sydney in December: Weather, Events, NYE & Travel Tips

Sydney in December is summer at full volume: long, warm days, harbour beaches at their best, Christmas lights in the city, and the world-famous New Year's Eve fireworks to finish the year. It is also one of the busiest and most expensive months to visit, so a little planning goes a long way. This guide […]

Australia is much bigger than most first-timers expect, and its weather varies widely from coast to coast. That's why there's no single best month for everyone. The short answer to what is the best time to visit Australia: September to November and March to May suit most first-time travellers, with mild weather, fewer crowds and […]

Shellharbour is the South Coast's best-kept secret, and in 2027 it deserves a spot on your itinerary. Tucked between the Illawarra Escarpment and the Tasman Sea, about 1.5 to 2 hours south of Sydney depending on traffic, it packs a National Surfing Reserve, a protected aquatic reserve, rainforest waterfalls, a brand-new-feeling marina precinct and a […]

Skydiving near Sydney is an exciting way to see Australia's coastline, beaches and surrounding landscapes from above. While you can't jump directly over the city, several drop zones within driving distance offer different experiences, from beach landings at Wollongong to coastal and mountain views at inland locations. Whether you're planning your first tandem skydive in […]

K'gari (Fraser Island) is the world's largest sand island, and the only way to explore it by road is in a 4WD vehicle. You drive along 75 Mile Beach, which doubles as a highway, cut through rainforest on soft-sand tracks, and swim in freshwater lakes so clear they look unreal. Two days is enough to […]