Explore NSW Archives - Card Hacks https://www.cardhacks.com.au/category/explore-nsw/ Tips for using credit, debt, rewards, loyalty and travel cards Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:40:16 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Seniors Card Travel: Sydney to Port Macquarie by train for $5 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/18/seniors-travel-sydney-to-port-macquarie-for-5/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/18/seniors-travel-sydney-to-port-macquarie-for-5/#comments Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:01:32 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2863 Save on your Port Macquarie trip with Seniors fares! If you’re a senior who enjoys early starts, you can travel from Sydney to Port Macquarie for just $5. That’s a whopping 87% discount compared to the regular $42.08 fare. Here’s how it works: Grab your cards: You’ll need two cards for this journey. First, apply for […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/18/seniors-travel-sydney-to-port-macquarie-for-5/feed/ 1 Brisbane to Sydney by Train: Why Coffs Harbour Makes the Perfect Midpoint Break https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/13/brisbane-to-sydney-by-train-why-coffs-harbour-makes-the-perfect-midpoint-break/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/13/brisbane-to-sydney-by-train-why-coffs-harbour-makes-the-perfect-midpoint-break/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:26:49 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2844 The 14-hour train journey from Brisbane to Sydney can feel endless. Enter Coffs Harbour, the perfect mid-point stopover with convenient lodgings, a charming atmosphere and everything within a short walking distance. Convenient Comfort: The Coffs Harbour train station boasts the Caribbean Motel, just a quick 5-minute walk from the station. I can personally vouch for […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/13/brisbane-to-sydney-by-train-why-coffs-harbour-makes-the-perfect-midpoint-break/feed/ 0 Breaking the Sydney-Melbourne Train Journey: Why Albury Is a Perfect Pit Stop https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/13/breaking-the-sydney-melbourne-train-journey-why-albury-is-a-perfect-pit-stop/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/13/breaking-the-sydney-melbourne-train-journey-why-albury-is-a-perfect-pit-stop/#respond Sat, 13 Jan 2024 01:27:41 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2832 The 11-hour Sydney-Melbourne train ride often induces groans. Cramped seats, even with the recommended aisle strolls and coffee escapes, the journey can feel like an eternity. But there’s a magic spell to break this monotony – a mid-point pit stop in the city of Albury. Right across from the station, you’ll find the convenient, clean, […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2024/01/13/breaking-the-sydney-melbourne-train-journey-why-albury-is-a-perfect-pit-stop/feed/ 0 A brief history of mining in Broken Hill https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2023/05/16/a-brief-history-of-mining-in-broken-hill/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2023/05/16/a-brief-history-of-mining-in-broken-hill/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 04:04:53 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2478 The history of mining in Broken Hill is a remarkable story of discovery, perseverance, and the development of one of the world’s richest mineral deposits. Here is an overview of the history of mining in Broken Hill: Discovery and Early Years: In 1883, Charles Rasp, a boundary rider, discovered the rich silver-lead-zinc ore deposits in […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2023/05/16/a-brief-history-of-mining-in-broken-hill/feed/ 0 Art galleries in Broken Hill https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2023/05/16/art-galleries-in-broken-hill/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2023/05/16/art-galleries-in-broken-hill/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 02:44:17 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2472 Here is a comprehensive list of art galleries in Broken Hill, along with information about each gallery and their respective website links: Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery: The Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery is a prominent cultural institution in Broken Hill, showcasing a collection of over 2,000 artworks. It features works by local, national, and […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2023/05/16/art-galleries-in-broken-hill/feed/ 0 Brisbane or Gold Coast to Moree to soak in the artesian spa baths https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2021/07/01/brisbane-to-glen-innes-inverell-or-moree-to-soak-in-the-hot-artesian-baths/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2021/07/01/brisbane-to-glen-innes-inverell-or-moree-to-soak-in-the-hot-artesian-baths/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 08:17:55 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=2019 Moree is famous for its artesian spa baths and well worth a visit. If you’ve not yet visited these baths just be warned they’re very addictive. Visit once and I guarantee you’ll be planning your next visit before you say goodbye to Moree and head back home. The good thing about visiting Moree for the […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2021/07/01/brisbane-to-glen-innes-inverell-or-moree-to-soak-in-the-hot-artesian-baths/feed/ 0 Summer holiday in Wilcannia https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2021/03/15/summer-holiday-in-wilcannia/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2021/03/15/summer-holiday-in-wilcannia/#respond Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:21:44 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=1197 Few people take their summer holidays in Wilcannia. “It’s too hot!” Everyone told us before we departed. I tried to book the trip in spring but the train was full and so was the accommodation we were planning to stay at. So summertime (January 2021) it had to be. As history goes, I’d first passed […]

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]]> https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2021/03/15/summer-holiday-in-wilcannia/feed/ 0 Visit Bellingen by train/bus https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2020/02/16/visit-bellingen-by-train-bus/ https://www.cardhacks.com.au/2020/02/16/visit-bellingen-by-train-bus/#respond Sun, 16 Feb 2020 05:18:26 +0000 https://www.cardhacks.com.au/?p=830 Bellingen is one of those delightful little towns on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales which lies in the too hard basket for many people who love to travel using public transport. It’s a little off the beaten track. Here’s how to get there using the train and a local bus – just […]

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