32 Best Weekend Getaways From Sydney Visual Story

By Alli Sewell

Introduction

32 Best Weekend Getaways From Sydney Visual Story

Escape busy city life with these 32 best weekend getaways from Sydney, from beach destinations...

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Coffs Harbour

Located on New South Wales north coast, Coffs Harbour is a beach town that's ideal...

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Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie is a small town on the Hastings River found within four hours of...

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Barrington Tops

Barrington Tops is an adventure or nature lover's dream getaway location. The area is covered...

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Byron Bay

Byron Bay is a further trip from Sydney but is worth the journey as it's...

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Seal Rocks

Seal Rocks is a seaside village on the Barrington Coast. It's a recommended Sydney weekend...

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Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest is another cute seaside destination in New South Wales. It's a lovely weekend...

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Port Stephens

Another of the great short breaks from Sydney is going to Port Stephens, a coastal...

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Newcastle

Newcastle is a harbor city located about a two and a half hours from Sydney...

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Mudgee

Mudgee is a country town with lots of activities located in the northwest of Sydney...

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Orange

Orange is known for its produce and wine production, making it an optimal weekend getaway...

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Hawkesbury River

Located just north of Sydney, Hawkesbury River is a close weekend trip being only an...

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Lake Macquarie

Located just over an hour and a half from Sydney, Lake Macquarie is a superb...

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Northern Beaches

The Northern Beaches make up a 40km stretch of coastline just outside of Sydney. As...

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Pearl Beach

Pearl Beach is a cute beachside village that's ideal for a weekend away from Sydney...

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Oberon

Oberon is a historic mining town located just under three hours, when driving, from Sydney...

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Blue Mountains

If you want to plan one of the best weekend adventures from Sydney, add a...

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Bundeena

This coastal village on the outskirts of Sydney is ideal for nature lovers and those...

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Southern Highlands

The Southern Highlands is made up of villages, including Bowral and Mittagong. It's located an...

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Wollongong

Located 80 km, or an hour and 20-minute drive from Sydney, Wollongong in the Illawarra...

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Robertson

Robertson is a rural country village located in the Southern Highlands and is an excellent...

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Berry

Berry is a small historic village in the Shoalhaven wine region of New South Wales...

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Bundanoon

Located in the Southern Highlands, Bundanoon is about a 90-minute to two-hour drive from Sydney...

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Kangaroo Valley

Kangaroo Valley is a small town of under 1,000 residents located about a two-hour drive...

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Mollymook

VisitingMollymook is another of the great relaxed weekend trips near Sydney to plan. The small...

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Ulladulla

Ulladulla is a coastal town close to Mollymook. Whether you combine a visit with a...

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Jervis Bay

Jervis Bay is a coastal village located next to a 102 km bay. The area...

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Bawley Point

Another great short break from Sydney is a trip to Bawley Point. This coastal hamlet...

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Bermagui

Bermagui, located on the South Coast of New South Wales in the Bega Valley Shire...

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Jindabyne

Jindabyne, located in southeast New South Wales, is about a five-hour drive from Sydney. The...

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Perisher Valley

For those looking to undertake some winter sports, Mount Perisher in Perisher Valley in the...

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Canberra

Canberra, Australia's capital city, is only a three-hour drive from Sydney, making it one of...

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Melbourne

Although Melbourne may seem a little far for a weekend getaway from Sydney, it's easily...

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