Destinations

New South Wales

Discover the best things to do in New South Wales with our travel guide. Beautiful beaches, charming country towns and some of the best wine regions.

view from Anchorage Farm Narooma
NSW South Coast

This cosy farm stay in Narooma has chickens, inlet views and superior sunsets 

What it's like to stay at Anchorage Farm Narooma, a nature-hemmed hideaway on the NSW South Coast bound to make you melt inside.

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Shop, sip and stay at a hidden farm and cottage on NSW’s South Coast
NSW South Coast

Shop, sip and stay at this hidden farm and cottage on NSW’s South Coast

Just minutes from the coast, this hinterland gem may just be NSW’s best-kept secret.

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Pier One Sydney Harbour admiral suite
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The secret Sydney suite life: a luxury under-the-radar stay right on the harbour

This winter, these secret Sydney harbour suites are the staycation we’ve been looking for.

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NSW’s 10 most visited national parks revealed
New South Wales

NSW’s 10 most visited national parks revealed

These are the 10 national parks travellers just can't get enough of.

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The Living Desert and Sculptures, Broken Hill
Broken Hill

Unique things to do in Broken Hill

At first glance, this outback town might seem as bare as the desert that surrounds it. But it doesn’t take much digging to find the rich underside of this spirited community.

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The lobby area of The Bonobo by Raes
Byron Bay

The Bonobo by Raes: Byron Bay’s newest boutique hotel is open for bookings

Byron Bay has a stylish new kid on the block.

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The red kiama vintage train on route
Kiama

This vintage steam train journey serves up coastal views and high tea

Step back in time aboard the completely intoxicating vintage Kiama Picnic Train – a living museum on rails.

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Broken Hill Outback Church Stay, Broken Hill
Broken Hill

The best Broken Hill accommodation for every type of traveller

Planning a trip to Broken Hill? There’s a stay to match all types of travellers that roll on into this town.

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The Silverton Pub in Broken Hill
Broken Hill

Sink a cold one at the top Broken Hill pubs 

Sinking a cold one on a hot afternoon hits differently in the outback – particularly at these Broken Hill pubs.

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New South Wales is a great holiday destination for all types of travellers with a temperate climate that makes it a year-round destination. It’s home to Australia’s largest city, Sydney, but its charm extends far beyond the city limits with quaint country towns, beautiful beaches, world-renowned wine regions, powdery-soft snowfields and the magnificent outback.


Getting Around

From Byron Bay’s coastal beauty to the rugged charm of the Snowy Mountains, exploring the corners of NSW is best done on a road trip. For those staying in Sydney, an Opal card will get you around the city and its surrounds, including the Blue Mountains, Hunter, Illawarra and Central Coast a ferry ride on Sydney Harbour is both a practical and unforgettable way to experience the city’s iconic landmarks and shimmering waterways.


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There are plenty of things to do in New South Wales starting with a bridge climb on the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Escape the city with a sojourn to the Hunter Valley for wine tasting at some of the best cellar doors in the region. For a change of place, explore New South Wales’ natural beauty with a visit to the Three Sisters in the picturesque Blue Mountains.

Hiking and bushwalking in NSW is a popular activity in picturesque locations such as the Blue Mountains, Bouddi National Park on the Central Coast and Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains.

The best beaches in New South Wales can be found dotted up and down the coast from Tweed Heads in the north to Merimbula in the south, with Hyams Beach considered one of Australia’s 10 Best Beaches.

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