Discover the best places to visit and things to do in New South Wales with our ultimate travel guide. From beautiful beaches, world-renowned wine regions, charming country towns, adrenaline pumping snowfields and the magnificent outback, it’s easy to plan your next NSW getaway.
New South Wales is a great holiday destination for a romantic getaway in wine country, family beach holidays on the coast or road-tripping to the outback; NSW has it all.
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.
New South Wales’ temperate climate makes it a great state for outdoor activities. 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. If you’re time poor and can’t escape the city, we have 5 of Sydney’s best bush walks within easy reach.
Looking to go camping in NSW and wondering how to find the best caravan parks in NSW? If you’re longing to avoid the crowds, we have the 11 most beautiful secluded camping spots including Green Patch in NSW. While it’s hard to tear yourself away from some of the country’s most popular national parks and their associated camping spots such as the Blue Mountains, be adventurous and head inland to Mount Kaputar National Park, an hour’s drive from Narrabri and be inspired by Dawsons Spring campground, considered one of our Top 10 camping spots in Australia.
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. First time visitors to Sydney will want to head to world-famous Bondi Beach. Head to Hyams Beach on the South Coast renowned for its fine white sand and crystal clear water. Its no surprise Hyams Beach is considered one of Australia’s 10 Best Beaches. In Byron Bay on the North Coast of NSW avoid the crowds at Tallow Beach, perfect for both people and pooches. If you’re after the best spots to snorkel in Sydney we’ve shared the secret spots.
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There are plenty of places to visit in New South Wales starting with a city stay in Sydney, home to the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Discover the diverse regions within 3 hours of Sydney such as the picturesque Blue Mountains, stunning South Coast, the pristine Central Coast and world-renowned wine region Hunter Valley ideal for short breaks. New South Wales has it all, from brilliant beaches and pristine national parks to charming country towns and the spectacular outback.
New South Wales’ capital, Sydney is a vibrant city with the stunning harbour at its dazzling heart. Explore the heritage sights; discover the intriguing history and marvel at the spectacular harbour and beautiful beaches that make Sydney a world-class city. Make the Sydney CBD your base or explore in all directions with iconic Bondi Beach in the east, sophisticated Palm Beach in the north, “The Shire” in the south and Parramatta in the west, Sydney’s newest thriving metropolis.
Just 90 minutes drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains has some of NSW’s most dazzling natural attractions, most notably the Three Sisters. Explore the natural beauty with bush walks for all levels of fitness or visit Scenic World or Jenolan Caves to see the Blue Mountains from a different perspective. There are plenty of things to do and places to stay in the Blue Mountains in quaint villages such as Leura, Katoomba, Medlow Bath and Megalong Valley.
The NSW Snowy Mountains is the perfect holiday destination in any season for the outdoor enthusiast. In the winter months, hit the slopes in Perisher or Thredbo for skiing or snowboarding and in the warmer months explore the region by bush walking, bike riding or hiking. In any season, there are plenty of things to see and do in the Snowy Mountains.
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Think there’s nothing fun and different to do in Sydney this winter? Think again… If there’s one thing that’s undeniably ...
NSW escape plan: stay in a luxury eco lodge, a beach-chic hang or the ultimate heritage homestead. Halcyon House, Cabarita Beach ...
Crown Towers Sydney stands as a sky-scraping jewel on the waterfront of the Harbour City, steadfastly reflecting her beauty from e...
Feeling the urge to escape your neighbourhood and discover a different part of Sydney? Here's why Parramatta should be bumped up y...
From luxury bell tents pitched on hillsides and farmlands to camping alongside the river, in the bush or closer to town – Mudgee...
Here’s where to rest your head between winery visits and epicurean fare in Mudgee. The streetscapes of Mudgee ooze nineteenth-c...
Spend the night in Barranca and learn a lesson in off-grid opulence. Why did it take me so long to head to Kangaroo Valley? I’d...
Soak up some seriously serene Central Coast bliss with our top pick of boutique hotels. From Terrigal, Avoca, Copacabana and Macm...
Over the past few years accommodation in Newcastle has had a renaissance of sorts. What was once a scarce offering, has now been ...
From a weatherboard cottage in the centre of town to an architectural icon and all manner of elegant country estates. A trip to t...
Fine food, cool-climate wine and vineyard views for days: there’s romance aplenty to be had in Orange and a range of accommodati...
It's raining when I arrive at the gates of Eden Equine in Bilpin, a 90-minute drive along the Bells Line of Road from Sydney. Cons...
Are you craving wide-open spaces, coastal road trips or a secluded getaway? Here are several of the best places to stay on your ad...
Byron Bay is as romantic as it is beautiful, making it the perfect place to celebrate with your significant other. Now you’ve p...
In a quaint and quiet corner of Cabarita, on the New South Wales north coast, sits The Hideaway, which is not only aptly named, bu...
Privileged access to the creatures of the bush – and the jungle – comes with luxe inclusions, expansive harbour views and a co...
This boutique property is designed as a retreat for tired city slickers who need a country break to rejuvenate. Driving through l...
Whilst we all love a good old-fashioned camp out in the elements, we can’t really go past a romantic getaway that combines the b...
Convention dictates that, in order to rejuvenate, you need to travel to Australia’s laidback towns and off-grid hideaways to unw...
In need of an escape from the daily 9-5? Want to get out of the city and get back to nature? Well haven’t we got a treat for you...
If your mind, body and soul are in serious need of some TLC but so is your bank balance, check out these affordable wellness retre...
In a city that’s saturated with plenty of glitzy, corporate accommodation offerings, West Hotel proves its distinct independence...
Bannisters Port Stephens is the unbelievably chic home away from home you (and your pet) have been waiting for. I can’t tell yo...
We nabbed a night in one of the most in-demand off-grid huts in Australia & here’s what did (and didn’t) go down Imagine ...
Soak up some seriously serene Byron Bay bliss with our top pick of hotels, resorts and caravan parks in this classic coastal getaw...
On the western side of Sydney’s CBD, tucked in beside Darling Harbour, cool King Street Wharf, and emerging cultural, retail and...
Following a refit, Sheraton’s Sydney Hyde Park property treads the line between grandeur and comfort well. With a wealth of fin...
After its huge refurbishment in recent years, Byron Bay icon Raes on Wategos has emerged dreamier than ever. We check in to find o...
From tiny houses to luxury villas and safari-style tents, accommodation on the white-sand fringed south coast of New South Wales i...
Tucked away in the hinterland, half way between Byron Bay and Bangalow, you’ll find the charming guest house Hidden Valley perch...
Hiring a holiday home is the quintessential summer experience and whether it is a beach shack or a private island villa, comes wit...
Just like the exquisite wines produced from the region, Spicers Guesthouse took time, attention and creativity to bear its fruit -...
Staying regional doesn’t mean sacrificing on style, service and gluten-free toast, as we find out at Abode. (more&hell...
In the space of five months, one pocket of Surry Hills received a major boost in the heritage building-turned-cultural destination...
Just when you thought the world of glamping couldn’t get any better, Sierra Escape – Mudgee’s luxury eco site – expands. ...
Looking for a little solitude away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney? We’ve found just the place… If you enjoy great wine,...
With five coastal holiday parks making the very best of the natural beauty of the Clarence Coast, you’ll want to pack the tent.....
Planning a snow holiday in Australia? You really should consider these cool, chic and crazy accommodation options. From lovely lod...
We celebrate the arrival of a new ‘British’ pub, The Duke of Clarence, in Sydney’s CBD – but just how authentic is it? Wor...
Already an interior design addict’s dream, boutique hotel Halcyon House – on northern NSW’s Cabarita Beach – has upped the...
Ready for a weekend winter getaway? You're seeking for the best places to stay? Here are five utterly distinctive places to stay i...
There are more accommodation options in the Hunter Valley than you can poke a slice of smelly cheese at. for your holidaying pleas...
If you picture drab and dreary walls and an empty feeling in the pit of your stomach when you imagine airport hotels, you obviousl...
A beacon of change for Darling Harbour? Lara Picone scales the heights of Sofitel’s grand new harbour-city property, Sofitel Sy...
Overnight stays at zoos are becoming popular for humans, too. Laura Boness finds out why... A panic button is not a feature of mo...
Steve Madgwick checks in to the reincarnation of Double Bay’s most iconic stay, InterContinental Sydney Double Bay. Luckily the...
Does Spicers Retreats’ first Sydney foray echo the luxuriousness of its other renowned properties? Megan Arkinstall checks in to...
It’s billed as Australia’s most luxurious escape, owned by one of the world’s most upmarket airlines, so you’d expect Wo...
The Ultimo – the world’s first astrology hotel – has opened in Sydney. Imogen Eveson checked in to have her chart done. The...
Is there enough room in Sydney’s first Japanese-style mini-stay, The Capsule Hotel, to swing a cat? Steve Madgwick takes the que...
A hip hotel on the NSW mid-north coast livens up the sleepy town of Old Bar where Dan Down finds his inner music fan. What does ...
Is it possible to find mindfulness in just two days? Lara Picone puts her busy brain through its paces at Billabong Retreat. My b...
Lush and serene, with a show-stealing pool to rival the beach, Elements of Byron adds a little more barefoot luxury to the bay. &...
A tiny but ultra-cool retreat where guests are encouraged to buy any décor that takes their fancy is bringing a grown-up touch ba...
A night in Ovolo 1888, on the grittier side of Darling Harbour, with its casino and industrial past, is a night well spent. I’m...
The Mudgee Region offers the ideal summer holiday for those looking for a relaxing getaway. As everyone migrates to the swelterin...
Despite Hotel Palisade dashing makeover, Lara Picone wonders if staying in a boutique hotel above a pub is ever a good idea? My...
From government offices to the new five-star luxury: one of Sydney’s most iconic buildings has been transformed, but thankfully ...
Surprisingly, beachside suburb Bondi has lacked a cool, playful boutique hotel to match its laid-back vibe… until now. Past the...
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Set inside one of Sydney Harbour’s most recognisable structures, Alissa Jenkins checks in to see if the new Ovolo Woolloomooloo ...
It's one of NSW’s most luxurious stays and Megan Arkinstall slips in for a blissful weekend retreat. From the moment you step o...
Lara Picone checks out the Old Clare Hotel, a curious mix of grit and glamour. Once the room door clicks open, I begin my habitua...
A nondescript beachside motel at Cabarita Beach on the New South Wales north coast gets a seriously stylish makeover without losin...
Why is the Crowne Plaza one of the most popular places to stay in the Hunter Valley? Megan Arkinstall reviews this crowd favourite...
Megan Arkinstall heads for the mountains to see if the return of The Hydro Majestic hotels is as majestic as it should be... When...
Nikki Wallman discovers a secret glamping getaway on NSW’s South Coast This might just be the most enjoyable shower I’ve ever...
A boutique hotel in Sydney's iconic Watsons Bay is seeking to redefine the elegant hamlet's daytrip reputation. A queue of sunb...
Hugh Hanson finds three recurring themes at this NSW Central Coast boutique resort. “Relax, Unwind, Enjoy”. This gentle ma...
Three-and-a-half hours west of Sydney, at the base of an extinct volcano, sits the food basket of NSW: Orange. Rich, fertile soils...
Somewhere amongst the banana leaves of Coffs Harbour is a garden oasis… or so say the rumours. I’m stretched out in an out...
The Denman is part of the 8Hotels Collection... a merge that has Georgia Rickard asking, what's new at The Denman? There’s some...
This stylish boutique gem is now a real Rocks star. The doilies are gone. The walls and floors have been stripped back, reworked ...
AT reader Natalie Bray shows us that not all 'luxury lodges' need cost a fortune, which she discovered on a recent family getaway ...
This boutique getaway on the Bouddi Peninsula has its own award-winning restaurant. But can a hotel owned by a consortium of busin...
As Mike Larder discovered on this working cattle property in far northern NSW, The Dingo Dam Cottage is Australian accommodation...
Perched on the banks of the Hawkesbury river north of Sydney, AT wines and dines along the waterline at Berowra Waters Inn for a d...
Had we happened upon this converted Victorian terrace, the combination of colours may have sent even him into a state of unexpecte...
On the freezing tip of Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary, near death and crippled with frostbite, once famously turned to Tenzing Norgay...
The lure of a horizon pool, dramatic cliffs and A1 service is all anyone can ask for from a trip to Bannisters Point Lodge on the ...
You’re spoilt for choice for top-notch places to eat in NSW starting with dining in the harbour city. Grab breakfast in Sydney’s Bondi, lunch at iconic waterside restaurant Catalina and dinner harbour side at Quay; consistently voted as one of Sydney’s best restaurants.
Some stellar regional dining hot spots are putting small-towns on the map, like Paper Daisy in Cabarita Beach and Fleet at Brunswick Heads, both on the North Coast of NSW. Likewise if you’re heading south, check out Biota on the NSW South Coast.
Enjoy a smattering of stellar bars, restaurants, bakeries and bistros in tiny Thredbo. From the on-mountain hut serving up gourme...
Plan your next visit to the Illawarra region around where to eat and drink in Wollongong. Wollongong has, in its own quiet way, b...
Discover our pick of the best bars and pubs in Wollongong Much of Wollongong’s charm lies in the friendliness of the locals, wh...
Find food to please kids of all ages from breakfast through to dinner in Kiama. When it comes to great family-friendly places to ...
The climate in Coffs Harbour and the bounty that it yields has led to some phenomenal food and drink experiences. With a focus on...
The city of Newcastle’s drinks scene has come of age. Here are some top places for a tipple. A few decades ago, knock-off dri...
While road-trippers might have once passed through Newcastle on their way to enjoy lunch in the Hunter Valley, the city is now see...
You’ve explored the beautiful beaches. Now where to for coffee, brunch and lunch? Planning a jaunt to Jervis Bay? Be it coffee ...
The pull of an epicurean getaway has never been stronger in jewel-coloured Jervis Bay. From a romantic candlelit dinner in a rest...
Gorge on the freshest locally caught fish, the best daily baked bread and stellar sunsets on this island paradise This tropical, ...
Award-winning late disgorge cider, craft gin cocktails and beers from the largest independently-owned farm-based brewery on Austra...
Byron Bay is one of the few regional towns in Australia that is on the top of everyone’s destination dining lists. The local cr...
Mudgee over delivers on everything from fine-dining feasts and brunch-focused cafes to sophisticated wine bars, cosy cellar doors ...
Don’t let the pristine beaches and warm sunshine distract you from finding out why the Central Coast has emerged as one of the s...
New and old drinking dens are spicing things up on the Central Coast, offering holidaymakers plenty of options for bar-hopping in ...
Newcastle is a city climbing the ranks of the culinary ladder. There has long been chatter of Newcastle’s burgeoning dining sce...
A bunch of new (and old) drinking dens are spicing things up in Port Macquarie, offering holidaymakers plenty of options for bar-h...
From bakeries to bistros to hip cafes in heritage buildings and spaces with their own market garden, Bowral’s cafes are a celebr...
Gone are the days when the only coffee you could source in Port Macquarie came from a soul-crushing chain store, now you’ll find...
It seems the operators of Port Macquarie struggle to do anything by halves, demonstrated best in their offering of fully-fledged w...
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Visit Orange to sample the dynamic food and wine scene thriving within its heritage streets and landscape. Walking down the stree...
Quentin Long sits down, gets up and down again for two and half hours to find out if Sydney’s newest gourmet buffet is a ‘trou...
Those who have made the journey understand the magic of Griffith: a true Little Italy with all the culinary prowess to go with it ...
Mudgee too mainstream? Already peeled Orange? When finding your next foodie destination don’t overlook the Riverina region of NS...
ICYMI, Vivid Sydney, aka the biggest festival of light, art and music in the world, is back for another year. From 24 May to 15 J...
As a Melbourne expat living in Sydney, I’m often faced with the dilemma of showing out-of-towners how the NSW capital can do foo...
Not that long ago, central Sydney had a reputation for uninventive bars, lacking soul. But happily, things have changed. Today the...
With an abundance of cafes lining the streets of its towns, the Blue Mountains has no shortage of coffee. With so many to choose f...
Hunter Valley locals are a savvy foodie community. Here are some regional gems worth visiting on a weekend getaway for breakfast, ...
We've combed the nooks, crannies and kitchens of the Blue Mountains, from Katoomba to Blackheath and Leura to Blaxland, to find th...
In a city that feels as if a new restaurant opens every week, Bopp & Tone proves that when a space does everything right, peop...
Heading for a sublime weekend away with your special someone or the family in the Southern Highlands’ most popular getaway spot?...
Merivale’s busy year of relaunches and pop-ups continues with its collaboration with the team responsible for east Sydney eatery...
The bright and colourful Ovolo Woolloomooloo just got so much more compelling with the opening of Alibi, a naughty and nice comb...
Boho beach town Byron Bay has long been a hipster hotspot. Now the laid-back coastal cool town is trading its hippie heritage for ...
Is this Sydney’s most delicious, and elaborate, high tea? Bronwen Gora endeavours to find out. Sydney’s ultimate high tea me...
A hidden gem in Sydney’s emerging suburb of Chippendale, Kensington Street precinct is the new hotspot for food lovers, and thos...
Two years after being ravaged by a Sydney storm, the beloved watering hole is back in business with a beachside menu and wood-fire...
Forget everything you think you know about traditional fare, the annual celebration of food in Orange is anything but average. In ...
Housed in The Cannery, an old Rosella factory in Sydney’s Rosebery, the recently opened Stanton & Co. from Parlour Group has...
Watch out Byron Bay. The past few years have seen young foodies set up shop on the Central Coast – just an hour’s drive from S...
Often overlooked by road-trippers making a beeline for Brisbane or Sydney, Port Macquarie has more than enough reasons to lure gou...
Has Parramatta’s food scene been given the fine-dining boost it deserves? Kate Symons gives Alex&Co. a taste. The school di...
So it doesn’t have the prettiest sounding name (well that’s our humble opinion, anyway) but we think you’ll agree, after rea...
Beyond being just an interesting collection of restaurants, each proprietor gathered within the Tramsheds is passionate about the ...
Taverna fuses North Coast NSW’s sleepy beach charm with old-world Greece. Craig Tansley samples the region’s best new offering...
A devotee of Middle Eastern eats, Leigh-Ann Pow sets the bar high at a culinary hotspot on the rise. Having just returned from a ...
Being spoilt for choice is the ultimate measure of success for parents looking to please everyone in the family without having to ...
The Hunter Valley is home to more than just boutique wineries. It’s filled with quiet valleys, arresting road art, oddly enough,...
With a diverse roster of restaurants, bars and businesses all under the one roof, this historic Sydney landmark has all the elemen...
The pristine turquoise waterways that weave in and around the Eurobodalla Coast are credited with producing the Sydney rock oyster...
Glamorous interiors straight from a movie set and cakes that are out of this world: The Grounds of Alexandria’s new city venue i...
Fun, fine wine and, of course, excellent food; a visit to Orange in time for truffle season is a chance to join a big Bacchanalian...
Fatigued by restaurant buzz terms, Lara Picone visits Sydney’s hotly anticipated new restaurant, Fred’s, to see if Danielle Al...
Bistro Officina is firing up Bowral’s on-the-rise dining scene. Nikki Wallman takes a seat at the new hotspot. The word ‘hot...
Dine at Sydney’s restaurant-of-the-minute to see if its food and wine matches the drama of its inspired aesthetic. The details ...
Sydney’s hottest new eat street is fast revealing itself to be along the Wulgul Walk at Barangaroo. Among the plethora of resta...
Nikki Wallman signs up for a cooking workshop with soul at Biota, the regional NSW restaurant bringing simplicity and restraint ba...
It’s a precarious proposition, being the newest family member of Australian hotel royalty; Nikki Wallman checks in to see if y...
A polished setting and innovative menu with made-from-scratch ingredients make Nathan Sasi’s new latin-inspired cuisine a real t...
Leigh-Ann Pow goes underground in the heart of Sydney for a taste of rural India. Does she find it in Indu? As I head through the...
Despite considering himself a Bondi Beach outsider, Icebergs Dining Room and Bar head chef, Monty Koludrovic, who’s headed the l...
Leigh-Ann Pow revels in the seasonal menu from Sydney’s new kid on the block, Nel. restaurant, in the heart of Surry Hills' burg...
Be sure to pick up these foodie (and wine) goodies while you’re in Kangaroo Valley. No, seriously...(By Megan Arkinstall) 1. Ma...
Megan Arkinstall discovers the perfect Kangaroo Valley gourmet getaway; a region full of fresh produce and locals who know what to...
The top 10 places to eat, sleep and play so you too can experience ‘Newy’ like a true local. 1. Baked Uprising There’s a b...
Outstanding produce cooked with culinary finesse: Pipeclay Pumphouse is a serious contender for another Mudgee hat, says Liz Schaf...
Australian Traveller intern Ryan Auberson-Walsh "lives a day like a Roman emperor" while he searches for a glass of Hunter perfect...
Diamond-standard food from the city of coal – no one saw this one coming. Newcastle is in. It’s fresh. It’s hip. It’s fu...
Dine out at a much-lauded posh local haunt on the waterfront. The Details Where: The Boathouse, Ferry Road, Glebe, NSW. Contac...
AT’s Alissa Jenkins spends a day in the Hunter Valley at Bimbadgen Winery. Driving north out of Sydney, it doesn’t take long ...
Experience No.032 in Australian Traveller's 100 Greatest Australian Gourmet Experiences Blackheath might be one of the Blue Mounta...
Tim Richards referees a title fight in Sydney’s historic Rocks precinct to determine exactly which pub is the oldest in the Harb...
Have a milkshake at the authentic, 1950s-inspired Bells Milk Bar, Broken Hill In the never-ending search for authenticity, Bell...
There are plenty of tours and packages to make the most of your NSW holiday. Try whale watching during whale season in Byron Bay or a day trip to the Blue Mountains taking in the highlights such as Wentworth Falls and the Three Sisters. Book a wine tasting tour in the Hunter Valley to taste award-winning wines in a bucolic setting.
Discover more about Jervis Bay by booking an expert-led tour of the landscape. It’s easy to understand why Jervis Bay is consid...
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