Pokolbin is an arresting agricultural area at the heart of the Lower Hunter Valley wine region in New South Wales, Australia, only two and a half hours’ drive from Sydney. Surrounded by 150 vineyards, as well as numerous distilleries and craft breweries, this is the perfect place for wine lovers and specialist alcohol specialists to holiday together, in the stunning setting of verdant, flourishing hills, backed by rugged, enthralling mountains. With its long list of award-winning restaurants, the destination also proves a delight for culinary enthusiasts. The flat area is ideal for cycling and leisurely walks among the scenery. Make sure to spend an evening watching one of the legendary outdoor concerts at Hope Estate, Roche Estate, and Bimbagden Estate, where major artists perform regularly.
Port Stephens enjoys an idyllic setting in the state of New South Wales on the east coast of Australia. Just 35 kilometres from the hustle and bustle of Newcastle, Port Stephens is a scenic destination which is particularly appealing to active travellers and outdoor enthusiasts. The main hub, Nelson Bay, is affectionately known as the dolphin capital of Australia due to the common sightings of the majestic creature. It also offers popular fishing trips and quiet beaches with some impressive sand dunes. Other hotspots include Shoal Bay, great for swimming, and Samurai Beach, which boasts the best surf and is nudist-friendly. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Tomaree National Park, which has magnificent walking trails, and the Worimi Conservation Lands, an area of incredible sand dunes providing excellent quad biking and 4x4 adventures.
Despite being one of the largest cities New South Wales, subtropical Coffs Harbour is a popular holiday destination renowned for its laidback, endless summer atmosphere. The city’s surrounds boast a wide range of natural and historical attractions including spectacular beaches lapped by sparkling blue waters teeming with colourful marine life, lush rainforests dotted with breathtaking waterfalls, and the iconic banana plantations for which the area is famous. Popular attractions include the Big Banana Complex which, aside from being an absurdly large sculpture of a banana, offers fun rides, ice-skating and even an indoor ski slope. If bananas aren’t really your bag, you can check out the city’s excellent cafes, restaurants and shops or indulge in popular water-based activities like swimming, surfing, whale watching or scuba diving.
Aufgrund des azurfarbenem Wasser, Strände mit bunten Korallen, dem Regenald und einer Fülle an exotischen Tieren zählt die Küstenstadt Byron Bay zu einem der faszinierendsten Orte Australiens. Die Stadt ist bekannt für ihre Surfkultur, ihre alternativen Lebensweisen und den zahlreichen Möglichkeiten an Outdoor-Aktivitäten die man erleben kann. Dazu gehören unter anderem: Surfen, Fallschirmspringen, Drachenfliegen, Kayaking, Segeln, Heißluftballon fliegen oder einfach nur am Strand mit perfekten Wellen und Sonnenschein zu Entspannen.
