Thanks for all the comments guys, apologies have been off grid since posting.
A few clarifications i think i need are on my part:
- I will be fishing lures (swimbaits and topwater)
- I will be fishing landbased
- I don't mind a bit of a hike, perhaps an hour or so is okay
- Okay to drive up to 5 hrs from Sydney but would prefer to keep it at about 3 (home commitments)