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Forster is in the Great lakes area on the North coast of NSW just 3 hours from Sydney. Forster has great water sports and activities including some great fishing. There is also horse riding, golf, plenty of walking opportunities and 4wd experiences. For the more adventurous you can try sky diving, white water kayaking or mountain biking. Stay at the local caravan park, B & B’s with great facilities, motel and hotels or luxury resort style accommodation. There are plenty of places to eat from restaurants to cafes and takeaway outlets. You can sample some fine wines at local wineries or visit the art and craft shops, museums and art galleries. Forster is a great holiday destination or a place to retire with all facilities handy.

Located in the Cudgeong Valley about 282 kms west of Sydney is Mudgee. Mudgee is a farming area and is well known for its wine. Under a four hour drive from Sydney it is a favourite long weekend haunt for people looking to get away from the city without the crowds of the coastal regions. There are some very old and interesting buildings to see in the town as well as the Mudgee Railway Station. The Mudgee taste Trail and gourmet trail gives you the opportunity to taste some of the local produces and taste some great wines and the cellar door outlets. Munghorn gap Nature Reserve is ideal for bushwalking and bird watching. Mudgee offer old style hospitality in the many accommodation choices on offer with great restaurants and eateries.

Inverell is 593 kms north of Sydney and is known as Sapphire City. Close to the McIntyre River it is a Mecca for fossickers with some good gemstones still being found not far from the town centre. There is plenty of accommodation to suit all with well appointed caravan parks, hotel and motels as well and B & B’s and guesthouse plus a good farm stay at Elsmore. Inverell has a re-created Pioneer Village, a transport museum and arts, crafts and wood turning. For more outdoor activities you can go white water rafting on the Gwydir River during the summer season. Explore the bushland reserve at Goonoowigall or enjoy the Copeton Waters State park.

Bondi Junction is the major shopping centre for Bondi Beach. Several kms up Bondi Rd from the famous beach, the Jungo, as it is often called, has large shopping centres which all seen to join up. There are major department stores, specialty shops of all decryptions, food court offering a wide variety of local and international cuisine as well as a cinema complex. The Mall stretches part of the way along Oxford Street and there are markets and vendors of all decryptions. Bondi Junctions has all the major Banks etc as well as Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club, RSL Clubs and many hotels offering nightly entertainment. There are many terrace houses in Bondi Junction mixed with flats and new high rise apartments. But bring your money with you, Bondi Junction is not for first home buyers.

Woollahra is a leafy suburb not far from the CBD of Sydney on the eastern side of the city. This suburb is quite trendy with many cafes, boutique stores, art galleries and antique shops. Woollahra is also home to many international consulates such as Germany, Poland, Russia, Serbia and Turkey. There are a number of old buildings to see such as the Lord Dudley Hotel, and a quaint “corner shop in Ocean Street which was built around 1859. Woollahra has a beautiful Golf Course and a great swimming pool called Red leaf pool which is a harbour enclose and has pontoons , toilets and change rooms as well as a kiosk. Home prices in this area are quite steep as are rents.

Vaucluse is one of the more affluent suburbs of Sydney and is situated about 8 kms from the CBD. This is a residential area and is borders by Sydney Harbour, The Ocean and the neighbouring suburbs of Dover Heights, Rose Bay and Watson Bay. There are some very old and heritage listed buildings to see including the Sacred Heart Convent, Vaucluse House, Strickland House and Greyciffe House. The Macquarie Lighthouse is now managed by the Historic Houses Trust and is at Dunbar Head. Also at Vaucluse in South head Cemetery which has not only some very old graves by also some famous grave and vaults. Rose bay offers great shopping and a favourite place to spend a lazy day is Neilson Park where you can swim, picnic and thoroughly enjoy the outdoors at this harbour side park.

Dapto is south of Sydney and is situation on the western side of lake Illawarra Dapto is not far from Wollongong and some great beaches of the south coast. Dapto was mainly a farming area until a few years ago but has now become a more residential area. Probably best known for ground racing the Dapto Dogs are held regularly and attract good crowds and are well supported by punters. There are good shopping facilities at Dapto mall and other selected shops and accommodation includes caravan and camping parks with plenty of facilities, hotels and motels as well as guest houses and holiday apartments. There are plenty of national parks in the area for those who like to explore and some stunning views of the area to be had from several lookouts and vantage points.

Toronto is on the shores of Lake Macquarie north of Sydney and has much to offer both visitor and local alike. The Lake, being the largest saltwater lake in Australia is great for most water sports including swimming, sailing, scuba and jet skiing as well as boating and fishing with some good catches possible. Other outdoor activities include golf, bowls, cycling and tennis. Visit museums and galleries or spend the day looking at the local markets which are held at regular intervals. There are numerous cafes, restaurants and bistros as well as clubs serving great meals and accommodation is available to suit all budgets and tastes. Toronto is a great place for families and property prices are still at an affordable rate with rentals within the means of most renters.

Moore Park is bordered by several suburbs of eastern Sydney and had plenty to offer the local or the visitor. The area combines three different parks being Moore Park, Queens Park and Centennial Park. The area has many top sporting venues and there is normally always some sport being played on the many different fields in the park proper such as touch football, netball, cricket etc. Moore Park is also home to Aussie Stadium, the Sydney Cricket Ground and Moore Park Golf Course. Around the area there are many other sporting venues. Once the Royal Sydney Show Ground this large area is now home to Fox Studios and once inside the old sandstone and brick walls it is like a small city with not only the studios but shops, cafes etc. The suburbs around Moore Park offer good accommodation and are close to the city, beaches and entertainment.

Paddington is in the eastern suburbs of Sydney not far from to the CBD. Paddington’s popularity has risen in recent years and has become a highly sort after area for singles and young couples to live. There are many federation style terrace house in Paddington which have been restored on the outside and renovated on the inside. Property prices have been rising over the years and are quite expensive now. Close to all amenities, Paddington is has some great boutique style shops and cafes, as well as hotels offering nightly entertainment. Also close by is Centennial Park which is a popular place for walking, cycling, horse riding and picnics. Paddington is about a 15 min drive to Bondi Beach or to save parking problems there is a very reliable and frequent bus service.

Darlinghurst is one of the closest suburbs to the Sydney CBD on the eastern side and is often a hive of activity. Darlinghurst has some historical buildings including the Old Darlinghurst Gaol. This building is said to be haunted by ghosts of ex inmates and in its history some 79 executions were carried out here. It is now the National Art School. The heritage listed Darlinghurst Courthouse is still used today. For many years Darlinghurst and the famous Taylor Square were considered slum areas but in recent years has become quite trendy and more upmarket with property prices rising and apartments in the area more popular since many council upgrades to the area has given Darlo as it is referred to, a real facelift.

Randwick is famous for the Royal Randwick Racecourse which holds many horse racing carnivals and events throughout the year. Randwick is also home to the Sydney Children’s Hospital which is a paediatric teaching hospital for the Uni of NSW and the Prince of Wales Hospital almost next door. Randwick has a large shopping area and many food outlets to tempt the taste buds, a great cinema complex and has good schools and a Sydney Tafe campus. As well as many sporting clubs in the area whilst at Randwick visit some of the nearby beaches including Coogee and Bronte or take the coastal walk along a cliffs all the way to Bondi. There is accommodation to suite most budgets and is close to the Sydney CBD. Great facilities for all.

Dover Heights is about 9 kms from the Sydney CBD. Situated in the Eastern Suburbs Dover Heights has stunning views of the harbour or the ocean depending where you are situated. Basically a residential area there are a predominately a large number of good sized houses as well as some blocks of units. The prices to buy in this area are quite high and rental prices are rare and expensive when available. Dover Heights has several shops and is only 5 mins from Bondi in one direction and Rose Bay North in another. The Dudley Page Reserve offers the visitor some stunning views of Sydney Harbour but is also frequented by locals on occasions when fireworks are used on Sydney harbour. The area is well serviced by public transport buses and is a friendly and family based suburb.

Moree is 640 kms North West of Sydney and is an agricultural area. The area has wheat, wool, beef cattle, nuts, olives and other crops. This town has a good community spirit and has a number of events during the year supported by the locals. Moree has a great golf course, hot mineral baths and many historical buildings. There are plenty of sports to play and many sporting clubs such as bowls clubs, swimming, cricket, martial arts, pony club and tennis club to name a few. Moree also has art galleries, open gardens and caravan parks, B& B’s, guest houses and hotels and motels offering great accommodation. There are various restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets as well as bistros in some of the clubs

Glen Innes is in the New England area about two hours west of Grafton. Glen Innes is often called the Celtic capital of Australia and has the Australian Celtic festival held there each year. Visit the Standing Stones and Crofter’s Cottage. There are many heritage building to see and most sports are played in the area. Whilst in Glen Innes go fossicking for gem stones, visit the Land of the Beardies History House and the nearby Emmaville Mining Museum. There are National parks in the area offering some stunning views and great walking tracks. There is plenty of accommodation from caravan parks to hotels and motels as well as B & B’s and guest houses.

Taree is only about 3 hours north of Sydney on the Manning River. Around the town you will see many historic buildings including the St Pauls and St Marys Churches and the Taree Courthouse. There are some natural style beautiful parks by the river to enjoy. There are plenty of shopping facilities, restaurants and cafes as well as arts and craft shops and the Taree Art Gallery. Water sports are always popular especially fishing with some good catches a possibility. Taree offers good accommodation choices including caravan parks, motels and hotels, guest houses and B & B’s. There are many National and State parks in the area where you can go bushwalking and exploring, see native plants and wildlife and see some amazing sights from lookouts.

Bellevue Hill is located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and is borders by Bondi Junctions and Rose Bay. This suburb is a residential area and boasts some large homes, renovated older style units with larger rooms and high ceilings. The suburb has tree lined streets which give it a leafy appearance. Bellevue Hill is close to the major shopping centres of Bondi Junction, the boutique style Rose Bay with beautiful views of the harbour and great restaurants and minutes to Bondi Beach, golf courses bowls clubs. Tennis courts and squash court. All of this within easy reaches of the Sydney CBD. Home prices here are quite expensive and rental very much the same. Great place for people wanting to upscale.

Cronulla is a beachside suburb on the southern side of the city. Cronulla has a long open beach ideal for swimming and surfing. The beach is in the summer season at which time it is generally safe for swimming provided you swim within the flags. Basically a residential suburb Cronulla has some great beach side cafes and hotels with great views of the beach. There are some great shopping centres with an open mall style centre with al fresco style dining, arts and craft shops, clothes and boutique style stores. There is plenty of nightly entertainment and accommodation for the tourist. Due to its popularity, home prices in Cronulla are a bit on the expensive side but not quite as high as the eastern beachside or harbour suburbs.

Narooma is on the far south coast of NSW and is situated south of Moruya. The town is on the Wagonga Inlet and had Mount Dromedary as a stunning backdrop. The fishing is great here with good catches of bream, trevally, flathead and tailor. For the more enthusiastic angler charters can be arranged. There are plenty there water sports to enjoy including swimming, snorkelling, diving and surfing. From Narooma you can take a short boat ride to visit beautiful Montague Island nature reserve. Narooma Golf Course is known as one of the best in Australia. This Cliff top course offers stunning views of the coast line and has a fully stocked pro shop and the clubhouse restaurant has some delicious meals. There is plenty of shopping and accommodation of all types and generally home prices aren’t too bad considering the fantastic location.

Manly is a beachside suburb on Sydney’s northern beaches and is home to the Manly Warringah Sea eagles NRL Team. Apart from the great beaches, both ocean and harbour that are great for surfing, swimming snorkelling, diving etc, good shopping and multiple choice of accommodation, Manly is home to Oceanworld where you can see marines life of all shapes and sizes with guided tours daily. There are scenic walks, bike hire, boat and kayak hire, galleries and any number of specialty shops. There is plenty of entertainment including the manly Jazz festival, live shows and many entertainment venues. Being so close to Sydney, house and unit prices are high and rental accommodation is as well yet there is always a bargain to be had. Manly is an ideal to buy to live or invest due to its close proximity to work and all major amenities.