Quick easy getaway or day outing for Australia Day long weekend?

[Jennifer13]

Does anyone have any ideas for a cheap, quick getaway (ie a night or two max) or fun outings in greater Sydney for this Australia Day long weekend? We have nothing booked or planned, but we are all desperately in need of a break. We have to entertain DD1 who is 6 and DD2 who is 1. We don't mind driving.

I don't want to spend a lot of money, or have to deal with long queues of traffic! Weather looks like being stormy on Saturday, but not too hot.

[Tinks]

Is going to Dubbo for the weekend to see the zoo doable from where you are?

[Jennifer13]

Possible. Might check out lastminute for cheap accommodation.

[LionsandBears]

I love Mudgee. Is that too far? Just check the fire situation.

[beansbeans!]

if you want a day out, you head down to the berrima australia day celebrations. Or Canberra, its the centenary of the city.

[Floweryfields]

Blue mountains?

[luna moth]

Please go bush walking. Locally. I miss that area soooo much. Or the Blue Mountains. Royal National Park. Get the train and forget traffic.

A fun and easy overnight hike is Pindar Cave.