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.

Gumnut Tiny Away home in Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley

25 of the best places to stay in the Kangaroo Valley

The ultimate guide to accommodation in the Kangaroo Valley to suit a diverse range of tastes and budgets.

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The Punt House private deck, Batemans Bay
Batemans Bay

Best accommodation in Batemans Bay for every travelling style

From retro motels to off-grid tiny houses and riverfront hideaways, Batemans Bay has a place to stay for every kind of traveller.

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the ghan
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From the outback to the reef: discover Australia’s most iconic journeys

Journey Beyond showcases Australia at its most extraordinary, from iconic rail journeys like The Ghan to cruising the Whitsundays

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This Sydney hotel is full of surprises, including its own microfarm
Sydney

This Sydney hotel is full of surprises, including its own microfarm

For travellers looking for a modern CBD hotel that aims to help you live a little bit better while you’re at it, Novotel Sydney Darling Square is where it’s at.

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Sydney Harbour Bridge from North Sydney Olympic Pool
Sydney

There’s a pool party under the Sydney Harbour Bridge this New Year’s Eve

North Sydney Olympic Pool is throwing a 1000-person NYE pool party.

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Sydney

13 of the best bathhouses in Sydney to unwind at

Ready, set, and rejuvenate at these beautiful bathhouses in Sydney.

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Sydney

Powerhouse Parramatta: NSW’s biggest museum just opened in Western Sydney. Here’s what to see

After 11 years of planning and $915 million spent on development, Powerhouse Parramatta is finally open to the public.

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New South Wales

Where to watch the first total solar eclipse over Sydney since 1857

A total solar eclipse will occur over Sydney for the first time in 167 years.

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Scenic country views of Mount Warning in the Tweed Range
NSW North Coast

3 new multi-day guided walks are coming to the Northern Rivers

Three new guided walks will take guests through the coast, rainforest and volcanoes of the Northern Rivers region.

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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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