The region extending from Sydney to Condobolin spans a broad transect of New South Wales from the coastal metropolitan zone across the Great Dividing Range and the Central Tablelands into the semi-arid interior of the Lachlan River catchment. This corridor represents a major environmental and geographical transition, moving from humid coastal landscapes through elevated plateaus and mountain ranges into the flat plains of the western slopes and plains. Sydney marks the eastern urban and economic core, while Condobolin functions as a regional service town within the Central West, surrounded by agricultural land and riverine environments. Climatic conditions shift progressively inland from temperate coastal influences to increasingly continental and semi-arid regimes, with lower rainfall, greater temperature variability, and higher evaporation rates.
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Stanwell Park is a coastal village in New South Wales, Australia, located approximately 50 kilometres south of central Sydney and immediately north of Wollongong. It lies within the Illawarra region at the base of the Illawarra Escarpment, between steep sandstone cliffs and the Tasman Sea. The settlement occupies a narrow coastal plain with direct access to Stanwell Park Beach and is framed by forested slopes rising sharply inland. Stanwell Park is known for its strong relationship to coastal processes, escarpment landscapes, and wind-exposed headlands, which have made it a focal point for outdoor recreation and nature-based activities. Despite its proximity to major urban centres, the village retains a relatively low-density, residential character closely integrated with surrounding national park environments.
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Border Ranges National Park is a protected area located in northeastern New South Wales, Australia, along the border with Queensland. It forms part of the Great Dividing Range and lies within the hinterland region between the Richmond and Tweed river catchments. The park covers rugged mountainous terrain characterized by steep escarpments, deeply incised valleys, elevated plateaus, and dense forest cover. It is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area and represents one of the largest remaining tracts of subtropical rainforest in the country. Human settlement within the park is absent, and land use is strictly focused on conservation, scientific research, and low-impact recreation.
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Bundeena is a small coastal settlement in the state of New South Wales, Australia, located on the southern edge of the Royal National Park, approximately 30 kilometres south of central Sydney. The village lies on Bate Bay, at the northern end of Jibbon Beach, and forms part of the Sutherland Shire local government area. Bundeena is characterized by its immediate proximity to protected national parkland, coastal environments, and sandstone plateaus. Development density is low, and the settlement has a predominantly residential and recreational character, strongly oriented toward outdoor activities, coastal landscapes, and nature-based tourism. Access to Bundeena is primarily via ferry from Cronulla or by a single road passing through the Royal National Park, contributing to its relative isolation and quiet atmosphere.
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Australia has a human history extending back more than 60,000 years, shaped by Indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The land around modern Sydney was originally inhabited by the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, who lived along the harbour and coastline, relying on fishing, hunting, and seasonal food sources.
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: I wanted to discovery the surrounding landscape of Sydney, Australia. Before i had visited the south and drove around the Blue Mountains. The only part which was left was the north. I heared about the Hunter Valley, which is famous for its Wine and decided to drive there. Unfortunately I started too late and because of some heavy traffic it took much longer to go there than I had expected. I visited some Wineries and drove back along the Central Coast through The Entrance and further South back to Sydney. The Movie was made in December 2019 when the bushfires around Sydney startet to increase. The fire at the end of the movie intensified and resulted in a thick smoke in Sydney the coming days.
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