Best NSW Attractions For a Break From Technology
Liberating yourself from the atrocities of technology is just as good for your physical health as it is for the mental. Don’t get me wrong, technology has been a significant addition to modern life and we can access almost everything with just a click or call. But sometimes we need a break from them to enjoy our surroundings without the constant connectivity that binds us to a ‘digital’ life. The Yin and Yang should be manifested to an extent where you can enjoy the best of both worlds. If you’re looking to soak up the undisputed beauty of NSW (New South Wales) and lose yourself in a transient bliss shutting down technology in the meantime, check out this article.
Engross yourself in a dinner or lunch cruise
The funny thing about a Sydney Harbour lunch cruise being in this list is that it’s not vey off the grid. But at the same time it can serve as the ultimate short getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life. The premium glass boat with its opulent interiors, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and climate-controlled interiors offers you a serene waterfront dining experience. With the stellar Sydney skyline including the Opera House, Harbour Bridge, First Denison and more as backdrops, you get to enjoy some of the finest views in the city.
Even a dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour for that reason, is an exquisite choice for a tranquil dining experience, but this time with the ethereal views of the harbourfront attractions. To take it even further you can take up a challenge. Instead of clicking every angle of the splendid landscapes, soak up everything with just your naked eyes. After all, there’s always a next time for photos!
Mountain calling
Known among the residents as Sydney’s ‘backyard wilderness’, the incredible Blue Mountains, unfolding under the famous blue haze of the Eucalyptus, is just an hour or so from the city centre. Keep your phones with the other baggage and explore this lush forested valley which comprises waterfalls, hiking trails, caves, plenty of plants and trees and of course, wildlife. Visiting this massive natural wonder between September - November gives you an added bonus of taking a look at the flowers which blossom during this time around. Try the non-guided experience to kick it up a notch!
Cabin in the middle of nowhere?
If you’re a fan of minimalism, then you’ll have a hard time resisting this one! The Unyoked way of life is to get back to the same nature we originally came from. We get it, you need some scrolling before you get to strolling. But once you visit their website there’s no going back, trust me. These chic and simplified cabins located remotely across NSW and Victoria will give you the ideal off grid experience with just you and nature. You can easily switch off from the busyness of the world you live in and keep distraction to a minimum. These solar-powered homes will feed you with the basics-stove, bar fridge, hot shower and a composting toilet. The huge glass window onto the surreal wilderness (not just trees) will be your plasma!
Channel your resting beach face
You don’t always need to drift away into the wilderness to be in touch with your true self. With a vast coastline of more than 2000 kilometres, NSW is brimming with extraordinary beaches, ocean pools, swimming coves, surf, and seafood! Lock away your phones and laptops and gear up for a day at the beach. The highly-captivating Port Stephens is your best beach getaway offering plenty of coastal beauty, beaches, blue bays and other water and shore activities! You don’t even need all that though! Just carry your beach essentials, maybe even a book if you like to read, and just lay on the soft sands, soak up the sun and listen to the gentle waves crashing off the shore!
