The weather in Sydney has been getting colder recently, and it has come to a cool autumn season. Farewell to the summer heat, want to go to the outside world to take a look, but only to spare a day, but how to do it? Today, the editor recommends 10 one-day trips around Sydney, where you can take hours to revisit your childhood country memories and return to Sydney before nightfall.
1, Berema (Berrima)
Founded in the 1830s, the town of Berrima is a historic village that is also considered to be the best preserved Georgia town in mainland, Australia. In this small town, you can buy some handmade country produce in Two Skinny Cooks,Mrs Oldbucks Pantry and The Little Hand-Stirred Jam Shop, enjoy sweets in Lolly Swagman, and buy a nice dress in The Australian Alpaca Centre.
For a gourmet experience at Michelin, you can choose to have lunch at Eschalot, which sits in a magnificent traditional building and offers a variety of delicacies. After lunch, you can take a walk in Berrima River, where you'll have a chance to meet platypus and 16 wineries to visit. If you want to learn about local history while experiencing excitement, go to Berrima Courthouse for a light and sound show or book yourself a ghost trip.
Location: 134 km (90 min) southwest of Sydney, located on Southern Highlands next to Hume Highway.
2. Bondanu (Bundanoon)
Twenty-four kilometres south of Berrima, there is a small town called Bundanoon. It is located on the edge of the Morton National Park, and the scenery is beautiful. Take a jungle stroll in the town of Bundanoon, or rent a bike ride in Ye Olde Bike Shoppe. The car rental shop and coffee shop is located near a 12-kilometer long walkway with easy access and many watchtowers and waterfalls.
Other places to eat and drink in this town include Garderners' Kitchen,Bundanoon Country Bakehouse and two acres of Bundanoon Hotel.. If you can return after dark, you can also experience the local firefly valley.
Location: 149 km (100 min) southwest of Sydney, located on Southern Highlands.
3, kangaroo valley (Kangaroo Valley)
Kangaroo Valley is a quiet resort, surrounded by lush pastures and spectacular rock cliffs. The quiet town, with just 319 inhabitants, has many lovely shops and coffee shops, such as Nostalgia Factory and Valley Vintage..
If you want to spend a lazy afternoon, choose Friendly Inn; with a spacious outdoor beer garden. If you want to exercise, rent a kayak to row on the Kangaroo River, or plan a hike.
Location: 156 km (2 hour drive) south of Sydney.
4, Hiro (Thirroul)
If you want to add some surfing and beach fun to your country town trip, come to Thirroul, where British writer D.H. Lawrence lived in the early 1920s when he wrote the novel kangaroo. So that this place is known to the literary fans of the world.
You can spend the afternoon in a 1-kilometer beach or swimming pool, enjoy delicious fish and chips at a local restaurant, or ride a bike along the coast.
Location: 71 km (1 hour drive) south of Sydney. If you don't want to drive, you can take train.
5. Jemberu (Jamberoo).
The town of Jamberoo is surrounded by endless farmland where you can spend the whole afternoon in a passionate bar.
Johnny Warren Dining Room is lined up with football-related photo, and there are usually free live music shows on Sundays, sometimes big stars like Wes Carr and Lan Moss come to a small concert on Saturday night. You can also choose to go to the famous Jamberoo Recreation Park or drive east for 15 minutes to Kiama's beach to spend time.
Location: 114 km (100 minute drive) south of Sydney.
6, Barry (Berry).
If you want to spend the day in a place where you can go to a bookstore, buy weird gadgets, and eat a lot of good food, Berry is your best choice.
When you come to the town of Berry, you can check in at Berry Sourdough Caf é, Broughton Antiques,Goldfish Toy Shop,Pompadours Chocolate House,The Berry Tea Shop and The Treat Factory. If you want to relax more, you can choose to spend your time in the leisurely Great Southern Inn.
Location: 143 km (2 hours by car) south of Sydney. If you don't want to drive, you can take train.
7, Lula (Leura)
Leura is one of the most beautiful towns in Blue Mountains. After you decide to visit here, you can spend a day enjoying natural wonders like Leura Cascades and Cliff Drive, or exploring the top-notch cafes and second-hand shops full of retro.
Of course, don't miss the Toy Railway Museum, which has the largest collection of toys in Australia, whether it's a small train or a doll.
Location: 99 km (90 minutes by car) south of Sydney. If you don't want to drive, you can take train.
8, Belpin (Bilpin)
The small town of Bilpin, with just over 500 residents, is a quiet place. The "CBD" of the entire town of Bilpin is a post office, a hardware grocery store and a restaurant, after which you can begin to enjoy the scenery around you.
When you come to the town of Bilpin, be sure to taste local apples and experience picking fruit in local orchards. In addition, it is only a 15-minute drive to Mt Tomah Botanic Garden and there are many bush trails and watchtowers along the way. It also hosts Bilpin Community Market, on Saturdays, not only with fresh ingredients and handicrafts, but also with apple pie that you can't forget once!
Location: 90 km (80 min) northwest of Sydney.
9, Wallby (Wollombi).
Wollombi is the first stop for many Sydney people to travel to the Hunter Valley area. There are a few small shops in this town, including The Wollombi Quilt,The Wollombi Wool Store and The Wollombi General Store.
The Wollombi General Store's history can be track back up to the 19th century, selling locally produced honey, jam, oil and seasonings. Remember to leave time for a walk along Wollombi Wine Trail to avoid the crowded crowd of Hunter Valley and visit several boutique breweries.
Location: 130 km (100 minute drive) northwest of Sydney.
10, Moppers (Morpeth)
If you'd like to come to Hunter Valley over the weekend and have a taste of red wine, you can visit the town of Morpeth.
There are interesting and novel shops that sell a variety of fashion, handmade jewelry, and historical antiques. Also, be sure to have a taste of the local famous sour bread. After a satisfying meal, you can take a leisurely walk along the river.
Location: 165 km (2 hrs) northwest of Sydney.
