Did you know within just a couple of hours of Sydney, there are a multitude of places you can escape the rat race of Sydney for just a weekend? You can head North or South or our personal favourite, head West across or into the Blue Mountains, there are just so many possibilities you can choose from. There is even a secluded campsite that is so close to Sydney, you won't believe it is "just over a few hills, it is so quiet and peaceful there.

Getting away from Sydney is something we like to do a lot, sometimes it is a roadtrip, or other times, head to a spot and stay for the weekend, it all depends on what we feel like doing.

We would like to present to you a few of our favourite places to go, within a few hours of Sydney to escape the noise and hustle and bustle. If you decide to try one of our suggestions out, please let us know what you thought...