Choose Your Own Adventure
By Miranda Noelle Plume
Choose Your Own Adventure
By Miranda Noelle Plume
From cultural attractions, natural beauty, & wildlife galore, New South Wales has it all.
New South Wales is absolutely brimming with attractions, activities, and experiences for every type of traveler. Culture connoisseurs will deeply appreciate the Vivid Sydney art and technology festival; nature lovers will be in awe of the glorious Blue Mountains; and wildlife fans can learn everything they’ve ever wanted to know about koalas at Guulabaa. Choose your own adventure based on your preference…or go ahead and do all three!
Every year from late May to mid-June, a stunning creativity and tech festival is held in Sydney, Australia. Vivid Sydney blends art, technology, and innovation with revolutionary thinkers, artists, musicians, and culinary experts leading the way. Dining experiences and food markets dazzle your palate with tantalizing new tastes (and live demonstrations!). Groundbreaking innovators and free-thinking minds lead deep discussions tackling questions that have captivated humanity for centuries (for example, “why do we sleep?”). Established and emerging artists weave stories through song and dance with live performances that transcend the ordinary (including celebrations of Australia’s Pacific-Islander community).
This 23-day festival transforms Sydney into a living, breathing work of art, with stunning 3D light and art installations scattered throughout the city. Some installations are community-made, inviting you to partake and make your own mark during the festival. Immerse yourself in this vibrant cultural gala and emerge a wholly different person.
Image Credit: Destination NSW
Every year from late May to mid-June, a stunning creativity and tech festival is held in Sydney, Australia. Vivid Sydney blends art, technology, and innovation with revolutionary thinkers, artists, musicians, and culinary experts leading the way. Dining experiences and food markets dazzle your palate with tantalizing new tastes (and live demonstrations!). Groundbreaking innovators and free-thinking minds lead deep discussions tackling questions that have captivated humanity for centuries (for example, “why do we sleep?”). Established and emerging artists weave stories through song and dance with live performances that transcend the ordinary (including celebrations of Australia’s Pacific-Islander community).
This 23-day festival transforms Sydney into a living, breathing work of art, with stunning 3D light and art installations scattered throughout the city. Some installations are community-made, inviting you to partake and make your own mark during the festival. Immerse yourself in this vibrant cultural gala and emerge a wholly different person.
Image Credit: Destination NSW
Reconnect with nature and yourself at the majestic Blue Mountains. Ever wanted to board the world’s steepest passenger train, or glide 270 meters (885 feet) above the ground and watch birds fly below you? You can get your adrenaline pumping and heart racing with adventures like these thanks to Scenic World Blue Mountains, a family-owned operation since 1945, that specializes in unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Alternatively, for those seeking less heart-pounding activities, there’s the family-friendly Three Sisters walk, presenting breathtaking views of these iconic weathered sandstone peaks. Striking the perfect balance between action and relaxation this UNESCO World Heritage – listed National Park is a walker’s dream, with over 140 kilometers or 87 miles of tracks and trails, ranging from gentle to truly challenging to accommodate your personal hiking experience and capabilities.
Image Credit: Destination NSW
Reconnect with nature and yourself at the majestic Blue Mountains. Ever wanted to board the world’s steepest passenger train, or glide 270 meters (885 feet) above the ground and watch birds fly below you? You can get your adrenaline pumping and heart racing with adventures like these thanks to Scenic World Blue Mountains, a family-owned operation since 1945, that specializes in unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
Alternatively, for those seeking less heart-pounding activities, there’s the family-friendly Three Sisters walk, presenting breathtaking views of these iconic weathered sandstone peaks. Striking the perfect balance between action and relaxation this UNESCO World Heritage – listed National Park is a walker’s dream, with over 140 kilometers or 87 miles of tracks and trails, ranging from gentle to truly challenging to accommodate your personal hiking experience and capabilities.
Image Credit: Destination NSW
Get officially koala-fied when you visit Guulabaa in the Cowarra National Forest on the NSW mid-North Coast. Meaning “place of koala” in the language of the Biripi people, Guulabaa hosts several exciting visitor experiences as well as opportunities for relaxation and learning. Enjoy Aboriginal art at the Bunyah Bilbay Cultural Centre, bounce around a tree canopy at WildNets, a fun and unique treetop experience, and learn about the ongoing rejuvenation of the koala species at the world’s first Koala breeding facility, operated by Koala Conservation Australia. Anyone who loves these adorable critters will get a thrill out of this incredible program set into motion following the 2019-2020 Mid-North Coast fires.
And for a moment of respite, there’s the Guulabaa Cathedral, providing seating for up to 150 people in a cool, relaxing space beneath the Hub, where you can take a break and reflect on all you have seen and experienced.
Image Credit: Destination NSW
Get officially koala-fied when you visit Guulabaa in the Cowarra National Forest on the NSW mid-North Coast. Meaning “place of koala” in the language of the Biripi people, Guulabaa hosts several exciting visitor experiences as well as opportunities for relaxation and learning. Enjoy Aboriginal art at the Bunyah Bilbay Cultural Centre, bounce around a tree canopy at WildNets, a fun and unique treetop experience, and learn about the ongoing rejuvenation of the koala species at the world’s first Koala breeding facility, operated by Koala Conservation Australia. Anyone who loves these adorable critters will get a thrill out of this incredible program set into motion following the 2019-2020 Mid-North Coast fires.
And for a moment of respite, there’s the Guulabaa Cathedral, providing seating for up to 150 people in a cool, relaxing space beneath the Hub, where you can take a break and reflect on all you have seen and experienced.
Image Credit: Destination NSW
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With over 40 years of customer service experience and the love of travel and helping others; with the support of a very loving husband the dream of Carolyn’s Cruise and Travel became a reality in 2011. The opportunity of helping others live out their dreams, and create lasting memories is just a few of the many reasons I love what I do.
The travel industry is such an amazing community where I have made lifelong friends through my travels and the educational trips I've been privileged to take in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii and Jamaica. Through these experiences I’m able to share this knowledge with my clients to create a customized itinerary that works best for what they are looking to experience. I’m an accredited cruise counselor with CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) and a Certified Sandals Specialist with the Sandals and Beaches resorts. Every day is a new experience and I love learning through my client’s travels as well as my own.