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.

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Things to Know

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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