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“Sweet as, mate. Sweet as.”

Ocean pools have always been a uniquely NSW experience; take a dip in one of these five ocean pools, which are dotted up and down the coast.

From a butterfly forest to $20 island getaway, we go on the hunt for the region's best secret spots.

From a butterfly forest to $20 island getaway, we go on the hunt for the region's best secret spots.

The NSW Department of Lands gave permission for the baths in 1887. In 1888 the baths were completed for the coming summer swimming season. In 1889 Waverley Council paid for dressing-sheds at the baths and called tenders for the lease of the baths. By-law, in the late 1800s, number 145 of the borough of Waverley declared ‘Any person who, except in a public bath and proper bathing dress, shall bathe near to or within view of any inhabited house, reserve or place of public resort between the hou...

Poor Knights snorkelling Northland is home to the country’s best snorkelling. The sub-tropical currents that pass the Poor Knights Islands mean you will be surrounded by thousands of fish, including colossal snapper and even kingfish. Get there on a day trip with Dive! Tutukaka, it’s an hour boat ride from the coastal village of Tutukaka. Brook Sabin/Stuff Monster Scooters Whangārei’s Headsup Adventures runs a New Zealand first: monster scooters. These two-wheel off-road buggies are p...