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.

Aspinall’s Whisky Bar & Lounge
Bowral

The top 12 Bowral pubs and bars from classy to comfy

These top-notch venues will enhance your escape to the country.

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Escape Bathhouse Chatswood Sydney
Sydney

Sydney’s serene new luxury bathhouse opens this Saturday

From the team behind Sierra Escape Mudgee, this serene new bathhouse promises a restorative blend of heat, cold and calm.

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the forest bathing deck at Osborne House, Bowral accommodation
Bowral

20 of the absolute best places to stay in Bowral and beyond

The best Bowral accommodation ranges from weatherboard cottages to Airbnbs on the outskirts of town to all manner of elegant country estates.

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This new Bowral estate is Downton Abbey for the modern day
Bowral

This gorgeous new Bowral estate is Downton Abbey for the modern day

A 1910 country estate is getting a revamp and two new dining venues. Opening in 2026, Ardour Milton Park Bowral will mark the dreamy debut of Australia's latest luxury hospitality brand.

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An infinity swimming pool at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach
Sydney

Sydney’s first luxury hotel on the beach is about to arrive

This luxurious coastal escape is bringing an elevated beachside living to Sydney’s East this summer.

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25Hours Hotel The Olympia in Sydney, NSW
Sydney

Inside Sydney’s hottest new stay: 25hours Hotel The Olympia

The new five-star hotel putting Sydney’s landmark theatre back on the map.

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winery and cellar door at Bendooley Estate, Berrima Village
Southern Highlands

Things to do in Berrima: Pies, heritage sites and scenic walks

The best things to do in Berrima revolve around celebrating its lovely landscapes.

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The Orangery, Dirty Janes Antique Emporium, Green Lane
Bowral

Things to do in Bowral: Highland cows, high tea and antique shopping

Bowral is bursting with great things to do, from living it up in a country estate to patting highland cows, sipping perfect piccolos and visiting a honey farm to learn about the secret life of bees.

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A timber wine cellar and bar with bar stools
Tweed

Found: a 1,000-bottle wine bar inside a secluded Northern Rivers rainforest retreat

Secluded by 250 acres of ancient rainforest, an ultra-romantic hideaway is harbouring a secret. A newly opened, impressively well-stocked wine cellar and bar, helmed by a hospitality veteran, is giving nature lovers another reason to head for the Tweed hinterland.

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At Homer Rogue Taverna, the spirit of Athens is channelled through a modern, soulful lens. Expect charred octopus souvlaki, stone-baked Greek bread, authentic moussaka and spanakorizo, and so much more – a Greek feast full of seasonal produce and timeless flavours.

Brooklyn Boy Bagels is teaming up with The Corner House for a full-blown NYC-style breakfast takeover, no plane ticket required.
Franca Brasserie’s chefs lift the lid on their signature Moreton Bay Bug – and the one kitchen rule they never break.
Sydney’s most iconic bar just got even better. With a fresh new menu and live music seven nights a week, Opera Bar’s glow-up is pure harbour magic.
Sydney’s coolest new hotel has officially opened its doors. Expect bold design, heritage charm and a whole lot of character at 25hours Hotel The Olympia.

Golden sunsets, tropical plates and beaches that look too perfect to be real – Lord Howe Island is paradise served fresh.

Sydney’s first steak frites-only restaurant pairs tender steak and golden fries with the glow of Parisian charm – warm lights, clinking glasses and that effortless buzz. And don’t skip the finale: a New York cheesecake that’s as elegant as the setting itself.
Your perfect spring getaway is calling. Think cellar doors, spring blooms, paddock-to-plate dining and boutique shopping – all in the Southern Highlands.

Housed in a heritage sandstone beauty, Capella Sydney blends history with modern luxury – soaring ceilings, native blooms, glowing artworks and a spa that’s pure bliss.

The Bower is one of those breezy Byron Bay stays that perfectly channels the laidback town’s coastal charm. While not a new kid on the block, this popular boutique hotel is turning heads after a recent stylish upgrade to its New York chic meets beachy calm aesthetic.

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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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