Venture south by train to Wollongong, where you can indulge in beer tasting by the beach at the Illawarra Brewery. Or visit Glenworth Valley, an hour north of Sydney, and participate in abseiling, horseriding and kayaking with Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures. Tour operators such as Colourful Trips offer day trips to destinations such as the Blue Mountains, Jervis Bay, the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens.