Tony and Kim Outdoor Adventures

YAMBA Before we hit Brisbane we stopped into Yamba, for an overnight to catch up with family that was camping at Dolphin Caravan Park. It’s quiet, the breaks are known to be some of the best in Australia, and you are not fighting for waves. Of an evening you can chill out and give your body time to rejuvenate to prepare for another day of surfing. There are no wild night club hot spots here, no wild drunken debauchery or louts tearing up the streets. It’s early to bed here and early to rise to greet a usual warm, sunny day. It’s a one street town of cafes and restaurants sitting under shady trees that are chilled out, yet classy, and boast delicious meals. We can vouch for the Wato’s fish and chips on the corner. Not your usual fish and chip shop with Pluto pups and frozen calamari rings. Whatever is cooked here is made from scratch: potato and sweet potato scallops, mouth-watering calamari   and then there are the seafood dishes that you’ll never find anywhere in ano...

Coffs Harbour: Where Beaches, Bananas, and Beauty Collide The road trip from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is the first half of the road trip from Sydney back to Brisbane.  The route from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is 532 km, 330 mi, 5:48 hrs. Coffs Harbour is the half way point on the Pacific Highway road trip between Sydney and Brisbane.  Home of the family friendly Big Banana and the centre of many beaches and national parks. Coffs Harbour is a great place to take a break on your road trip.   Australia’s East Coast boasts nearly 1000 kilometers of breathtaking coastline, and embarking on a road trip from Brisbane to Sydney is an adventure you won’t soon forget. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time explorer, this journey promises stunning national parks, cool coastal towns, and endless natural beauty. Buckle up as we share our epic road trip experiences with you! Nestled along Australia’s stunning North Coast of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour beckons tra...

Road Trip Brisbane To Sydney Part II Chatswood Five and a half hours on the M1 we hit out designation, situated 10 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD; Chatswood which is a shopping and foodie hub.  Days could be spent eating in Chatswood, tasting all there is on offer; however, we only had a few hours. After a little pre-visit research we hit Chatswood Chase, which is a large upscale shopping centre located at the eastern edge of the Chatswood central business district on Victoria Avenue. The centre features a major three level David Jones department store, Kmart, Coles Supermarket, Harvey Norman plus over 120 specialty stores, most of them upmarket and fashion oriented. The centre is situated over four levels. It's an unofficial scientific fact that shopping makes you hungry, so it makes sense that Chatswood's cluster of shopping centres. We started the food crawl with a shot of coffee at the train station-side Steam Engine cafe. Run by self-confessed coffee g...