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Famous for being the whitest beach in Australia, J

Famous for being the whitest beach in Australia, Jervis Bay is all about crystal clear turquoise waters and great marine biodiversity.
The Shoalhaven-Jervis Bay region spreads along the south central coast of #nsw and is well know for its sweeping beaches and emerald forests. Pronounced Jer-vis or Jar-vis, is still a confusion, nonetheless the #jervisbay region with its popular beaches and secret coves are a tourist paradise.
A plethora of sea life makes this a region to view whales, dolphins, manta rays even the every attractive and sometimes fatal jellyfish.
An important part of the maritime history of Australia and Pacific, the headlands of the area are dotted with robust and crumbling lighthouses and villages that supported the maritime trade.
Further south is Lake Conjola, a lake created by a breach in the sandbar. One of the best places to meet our resident wildlife star, the kangaroo. The roos live here year long, are backyard visitors and sometimes even behave like stray cats or dogs. #lakeconjola has some of the best night sky views in the Southern Hemisphere and winter is ideal to visit if spotting constellations is your thing.
Both places are a few hours drive from Sydney and merit a couple of days to explore. Especially now as the region is recovering from tough times. Best done as a long weekend getaway, there’s enough stuff to keep everyone from 6-60 happy.
#sydney #roadtrip #jervisbay #shoalhaven #lakeconjola #whitebeach #aus #beachlife #weekendvibes #traveldiaries #throwback #getaway #whales #dolphins #shark #kangaroo #downunder #bushland #lighthouse #maritime ...
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© Ambika Subramanian for zingmyway, 2020

The Glowworm Tunnel, as the name suggests, is a di

The Glowworm Tunnel, as the name suggests, is a disused railway tunnel between Lithgow and Newnes in the Wolgan Valley in the Blue Mountains of #nsw
Built by the Commonwealth Oil Corporation at the turn of the previous century, it is today notable for its resident glow-worms and the 300 million year old warm fern forests that surround it.
Nestled in the heart of the #wolleminationalpark the tunnel was built as part of connecting Newnes, the source of the oil, to #lithgow on the main railway line. Far from civilisation is one way to describe this place, as literally people seemed to have deserted the area in the 1940s thus leading to nature reclaiming it back.
The track from the upper car park is over 7 km long and includes many steep sections while the 2km track from the lower car park is a more doable trek for those who aren’t seasoned enough.
About 200 kms from #sydney this is easily a day trip. However, unlike us don’t forget that most of the last one hour was spent off roading and covered a measly distance.
Winter is a preferred time to visit as the caves glow even in the afternoon and the trek is a cool and damp one.
Exploring the #backyard is always fun and you never know what gems you may find. This one was worth the bumpy ride.
#glowworms #railway #oldrailway #bluemountains #wolleminationalpark #newnes #sydneydiaries #aus #trek #naturephotography #sydney #australia #roadtrip #daytrip #winter #glowwormcaves .
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© Ambika Subramanian for zingmyway, 2020

Canals, cobbled streets, palaces and Vikings make

Canals, cobbled streets, palaces and Vikings make for a good story- the tale of Copenhagen.
One of the popular cities of #scandanavia Copenhagen has been an important #viking trade post since 10CE and eventually the capital of Denmark in the 1400’s. The city elevated itself to be the #nordic capital during the #rennaissance and continues to be a powerful ally in the #European political and economic scene.
A layered city, #copenhagen or #kobenhavn as the locals call it has everything from grand palaces, Tivoli gardens-the second oldest amusement park in the world, the #mermaid to a world renowned brewery in #carlsberg.
Our spring sojourn to #denmark started with a boat ride on the famous canals of the city. A walk along Christianshavn Canal in the centre of the neighborhood, of the same name is a must. Did you know a self governing micro town called #freetownchristiania lends more charm and character to this bohemian neighbourhood?
The Viking connection is strong too. With large stone walled castles or keeps that dot the coastline, preserving and building on the legacy of the mighty warriors and expert navigators. Large Viking boats take on the strong winds and ice cold waters of the arctic.
Since JC Jacobsen decided to marry science to the art of making beer, Carlsberg was born. Not just one of the most popular and world renowned breweries of the world, the Carlsberg brewery also includes the lab that was set up in 1875 to research hops and yeast, both essential ingredients to make high quality beer. Located south of the inner city, on prime real estate, the brewery is a must visit if in #copenhagen🇩🇰
There’s a lot more than this post (first of many more to come) to explore in this magnificent part of the world. After all we haven’t yet visited (here on my ig) the stunning castles, interesting structures or museums that make #denmarktravel an adventure .
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#europe #europetravel #throwback #scandinavia #travel #traveldiaries #danish #travelphotography #tinytales #københavn #visitcopenhagen #canals #cobbledstreets #beer #carlsberg #vikingboats ....
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© Ambika Subramanian for zingmyway, 2020

Our love for #history took us to Port Arthur the p

Our love for #history took us to Port Arthur the penal colony built in the 1830’s when transportation was a great pastime of the #britishempire .
A former convict settlement, this beautiful stretch of land has witnessed a lot both in its hey day as a reformist prison and later as a site that prompted large scale reforms in Australian History.
Starting as a timber station on #vandiemensland Port Arthur soon became one of the strictest secure prisons of the British Empire. Considered a model prison where psychological punishments were in vogue as opposed to physical ones many inmates have been rumoured to have committed murder just to escape. On the other hand there are those who felt so institutionalised that refused to leave.
Nestled in the shark infested waters of #tasmanpeninsula Port Arthur has been intriguing visitors as early as the 1850’s. It’s of course in 1996 after the massacre that the site truly became a cause of reform- Australia amended its #gunlaws to avoid a repeat.
The locale and building are so beautiful and I often wondered what would the hope of freedom mean to those enclosed here (pic 2-3).
A boys prison and an island of the dead completes the penal colony. Resembling a crumbling estate more than a penitentiary this place has been patiently restored to resemble the original.
This #unescoworldheritagesite is a must do if you take a trip to Tasmania. A 2 hour drive from #hobart through stunning vistas this day trip is worth every minute...
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#tasmania #portarthur #aus #travelphotography #traveltheworld #throwback #hobartandbeyond #traveldiaries #mustdo #history #australia #
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© Ambika Subramanian for zingmyway, 2020

“Your call is one I cannot ignore. I inch toward

“Your call is one I cannot ignore. I inch towards you, your warmth surrounds me, envelopes me and makes me want to explore more. But then I hold back, not venturing beyond a few feet for the fear of the unknown. You say, let go...and I’ll take you places, yet, here I am still looking at the world beyond from the comfort of your turquoise waters lapping at my feet...”
The ocean and I have a very interesting equation. Each time I visit a beach I am bit by the wanderlust bug (I am usually itching to travel on any random day too). However, as I stepped on to the beach at Coffs Harbour the urge to travel beyond the miles of water was intense. And to think we were at #coffsharbour as part of a road trip along the coast from Sydney to Brisbane.
A 5+ hour drive from #sydney the Coffs coast is almost the midpoint of the long journey to Brisbane. With dense forests and cliffs on one side and the sparkling warm waters of the Pacific on the other #coffsharbour is also home to wedge-tailed Shearwaters, migrating whales, coral reefs, Gondwana rainforest, banana plantations and many endangered species of flora and fauna.
There’s plenty to explore in this region and many of the sites around also hold key significance to the local aboriginal clans. The area has an intrinsic connection to their stories and culture.
From Muttonbird Island overlooking the harbour (pic2,3) to the beautiful vantage points in the rainforest to great food the mid north coast of #nsw is a visual treat....
#aussie #coffs #roadtrip #travel #beach #throwback #traveldiaries #destination #beachesofinstagram #visitnsw #worldheritage #rainforest #brisbane #sydney #summervibes #ontheroad #pictureoftheday .
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. © Ambika Subramanian for zingmyway, 2020

Wollongong harbour and it’s two lighthouses are

Wollongong harbour and it’s two lighthouses are unique to the east coast of #australia ... The original breakwater #wollongongheadlighthouse built in the 1870s is small compared to the massive 26 meter one on Flagstaff hill overlooking the harbour and being a guiding light to one of #nsw busiest ports #portkembla .... (pic 1&2).
The older lighthouse was decommissioned in 1974 and patiently restored in the early 2000s. The cannons on the hill are actually part of the original Flagstaff hill fort built to safeguard the coast and harbour from a possible Russian attack. Now a testament to old world politics and warfare the area around the lighthouse is also a memorial to all those who have laid their lives for the country.
The ‘Gong’ as it’s informally referred to, this region has been famous for its industrial and mining works for ages. An amalgamation of the old and new, technology and art, rainforests, cliffs and surf the city of Wollongong has a lot to offer. We also saw a lot of skydivers make their way towards the coast floating in their parachutes taking in the bay on a crisp winter day.
The #illawarra is rich in its mine deposits and has many a coal fuelled communities but it also offers a lot in terms of nature and a glimpse in to the local life of the region.
Deep in #dharwalcountry is Darkes Forest. A land of waterfalls, bush trails and cider producers. Maddens falls is one such accessible place that lets you be one with nature. If after a bush trail you wanna quench your thirst stop by at the #darkescider for a quick sip and some organic fruits and veggies ...
As we drove back to #sydney we raced with the sun which of course was setting earlier than usual, after all it’s the Solstice week. Only in our case here its the #wintersolstice ...
#sydneydiaries #wollongong #coastalcities #aus #nswcoast #winterfun #daytrip #roadtrip #bushtocoast #forest #exploreyourbackyard #wattle #sunandsurf

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