Australia - Around Sydney

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March 14, 2026
Australia - Around Sydney Traveler
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Manly: beach vacation by the city
March 11 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
Manly, a suburb in the north of the city (on the other side of the harbour) is a lovely place to spend a day. It has a laid-back, almost holiday-town feel But it's only a 20-minute ferry ride from the CBD. The ferry ride itself is worth it just for the views of the harbour and the Bridge as you pull away from Circular Quay.
I wandered along the Corso, a lively pedestrian strip lined with little stalls, cafés, and shops. A good spot to browse without any real agenda. From there it's just a short walk down to the beach, which stretches out wide and golden with the Pacific rolling in. The afternoon wound down nicely with some time on a beanbag. A welcome change of pace after all the walking. A easy, relaxed day well spent.Read more
Beautiful! Wish i was there! Is it mandatory to have a beard when you travel to Australia? Will you be staying in Sydney all the time? [Dana Beldiman]
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TravelerYes, the beard was part of the visa prerequisites. And knowing to surf is a skill in must have in order to be allowed to leave again. Yes, ill be in Sydney, and have a guest room. let me know when you come by :)
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Hiking in Royal National Park
March 15 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
After two weeks in Sydney, I needed to escape the city and ideally spot some kangaroos. I did some research, and Perplexity recommended Royal National Park, which apparently had a medium to high chance of seeing them.
So I got up early as kangaroos are best spotted at dawn, rented a car, and drove forty kilometres south. I stopped for a lovely breakfast in a small town along the way, then continued into the park. When I arrived at the main spot, I met a ranger named Matt who told me there is a ZERO chance of seeing Kangaroos, as they were pushed out by some deer which were introduced into the area a long time ago.
But the walk itself was stunning, winding through bushland and along dramatic coastal cliffs with beautiful ocean views. I spotted some lizards and various birds instead.
Also interesting, there are drone pilots who scan for sharks and use speakers to warn swimmers and surfers when they're nearby.Read more
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Trip end
March 15, 2026