By Alli Sewell
Introduction
Escape busy city life with these 32 best weekend getaways from Sydney, from beach destinations...
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Located on New South Wales' north coast, Coffs Harbour is a beach town that's ideal...
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Port Macquarie is a small town on the Hastings River found within four hours of...
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Barrington Tops is an adventure or nature lover's dream getaway location. The area is covered...
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Byron Bay is a further trip from Sydney but is worth the journey as it's...
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Seal Rocks is a seaside village on the Barrington Coast. It's a recommended Sydney weekend...
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Hawks Nest is another cute seaside town in New South Wales. It's a lovely weekend...
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Another of the great short breaks from Sydney is going to Port Stephens, a coastal...
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Newcastle is a harbor city located about a two and a half hour drive from...
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Mudgee is a country town with lots of activities located in the northwest of Sydney...
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Orange is known for its produce and wine production, making it an optimal weekend getaway...
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Located just north of Sydney, Hawkesbury River is a close weekend trip being only an...
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Located just over an hour and a half from Sydney, Lake Macquarie is a superb...
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The Northern Beaches make up a 40km stretch of coastline just outside of Sydney. As...
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Pearl Beach is a cute beachside village that's ideal for a weekend away from Sydney...
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Oberon is a historic mining town located just under three hours, when driving, from Sydney...
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The Blue Mountains offer amazing scenery including rugged mountain ranges and canyons and vast eucalyptus...
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This coastal village on the outskirts of Sydney is ideal for nature lovers and those...
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The Southern Highlands is made up of villages, including Bowral and Mittagong. It's located an...
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Located 80 km, or an hour and 20-minute drive from Sydney, Wollongong in the Illawarra...
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Robertson is a rural country village located in the Southern Highlands and is an excellent...
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Berry is a small historic village in the Shoalhaven wine region of New South Wales...
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Located in the Southern Highlands, Bundanoon is about a 90-minute to two-hour drive from Sydney...
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Kangaroo Valley is a small town of under 1,000 residents located about a two-hour drive...
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VisitingMollymook is another of the great relaxed weekend trips near Sydney to plan. The small...
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Ulladulla is a coastal town close to Mollymook. Whether you combine a visit with a...
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Jervis Bay is a coastal village located next to a 102 km bay. The area...
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Another great short break from Sydney is a trip to Bawley Point. This coastal hamlet...
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Bermagui, located on the South Coast of New South Wales in the Bega Valley Shire...
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Jindabyne, located in southeast New South Wales, is about a five-hour drive from Sydney. The...
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For those looking to undertake some winter sports, Mount Perisher in Perisher Valley in the...
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Canberra, Australia's capital city, is only a three-hour drive from Sydney, making it one of...
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Although Melbourne may seem a little far for a weekend getaway from Sydney, it's easily...
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many Sydney weekend getaways to experience. Whether you live...
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