NSW Holidays & Travel Guide
Welcome to New South Wales
New South Wales is a wonderful state of Australia, offering visitors-the full spectrum of holiday experiences.
Sydney is the capital of New South Wales and is the usual first “port of call” for travellers to Australia.
There are so many experiences to be enjoyed in New South Wales, you will always come back for more.
In New South Wales, you can climb the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge - for the best views of Sydney imaginable. Or take in a concert at our world recognised Opera House. If you feel like surfing, sun baking or having a fish, Sydney has some of the best city beaches in the world, with Bondi Beach being well known the world over, and a “must see” stop for tourists to Sydney, as well as the Pittwater Northern Beaches area of Sydney.
Actually there are over 2000 kilometres of beaches in New South Wales, including Byron Bay, on the Tropical North Coast region. If your tastes include wine, you will love a getaway to the Hunter Valley region-tasting our delicious wines, that are exported all across the world. If you interests are more adventurous, you are well catered for in New South Wales. Skiing , snowboarding or even hiking, rock-climbing, abseiling and paragliding are just some of the pursuits for the adventurous to enjoy in the Snowy Mountains or Blue Mountains areas, while the Jenolan caves is a fascinating and colourful adventure.
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South Wales offers a unique range of nature-based holidays.
Travel the State and discover dense forests hiding a complex
mosaic of plant and animal life. Alpine
country with mountainsides covered in snow gums. Sun-scarred
desert parks that metamorphose into a kaleidoscope of wildflowers
in spring. Untamed coastal country with kilometres of golden-sand
beaches and bays on the North
Coast. There are many travel operators who specialise in tours designed
to provide visitors with a taste of the great Australian outdoors
in either thrill-seeking, adrenalin-pumping activities or in
more gentle pursuits. Top of the list in adventure experiences
are mountain bike riding, white water rafting, para gliding,
caving, canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling, tandem skydiving
and hot air ballooning over the Central
West's wheatfields. On the milder side, there are a whole
range of nature tours that focus on birdwatching, nature viewing,
bush walking and still- water canoeing. On the other hand, luxury
lovers can take their wilderness with champagne and canapes.
All this and more can be done on an adventure tour from Sydney. In Sydney there is the Opera House, Sydney Harbour and Bridge. The Rocks district is a treasure trove of Australia.
If you would like to take the family away on a trip to remember, why not go on a camping trip in the New South Wales Outback, visiting the animals in the Dubbo Zoo, or why not go fossicking for opals in Lightning Ridge. Would you like to learn about aboriginal life? Then visit Mungo National Park, and step back 30,000 years into the past with ancient rock paintings. Running along the southern border of New South Wales is the Murray River in the Riverina region. Here you can sail on the river or take a ride in a paddle steamer, soaking in the sights and sounds of this vital Australian waterway . Australia’s capital city Canberra is located only a 2 hour drive from Sydney, and is worth a visit to some of our country’s most historical records and attractions. Although New South Wales has over 100 islands, most are not inhabitable- Lord Howe Island. It is a beautiful island to explore and a relaxing time spent away, if you are looking for something a little different from the Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef Islands.
There are many great holidays to be savored in New South Wales and life long memories and experiences for all travellers to enjoy. We look forward to your visit.
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Kings Cross. Sydney NSW
Kings Cross in the city of Sydney, is an interesting destination for travellers-offering a variety of entertainment, mostly targeted at adults. Famous for its nightclubs, strip joints, bars and sex shops, Kings Cross represents Australia’s version of Amsterdam’s “Red Light District”. more |
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Lord Howe Island. NSW
Because of its isolation and absence of humans until recent times, Lord Howe has a unique natural history. Listed as a World Heritage site, these volcanic remnants have great natural value and beauty, with sandy beaches, coral reefs, imposing forest covered mountains and some of the rarest flora and fauna on earth. more. |
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Bridge Climb, Sydney Harbour. NSW
The Bridge Climb is a 3 and a half hour guided journey, along the outer arches on catwalks and ladders. The Discovery Climb, also a 3 and a half hour climb, travels along the inner arch of the Bridge, where you will be able to touch the raw steel and rivets of this amazing icon more |
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Tamworth. NSW
The country music capital of Australia- Tamworth is approximately 5 hours drive north west of Sydney.
Tamworth is identifiable by travellers on arrival by the large golden guitar, at the gateway to Tamworth. more |
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Warrumbungles National Park. NSW
The spectacular Warrumbungle National Park has many unusual landscapes, peaks and gorges. It is heavily forested and gives visitors to the park - many interesting and exciting activities. more |
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The Outback. NSW
Dry, dusty, arid and unforgiving part of Australia-bordering on Queensland and South Australia and over 1000 square km’s in landmass. And while this region may look baron and un-inviting at first glance, explore beneath the surface and you will find some wonderfully interesting experiences, that will enrich your life. more |
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birthplace of our nation |
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a getaway from the world |
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a place of many adventures |
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ski, snowboard and play |
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enjoy the best of our wine crops |
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world famous for-being a beach |
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a bit of music with your country |
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imagination abounds |
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privacy and beauty await |
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a place outwest with a big zoo |
Festival of Sydney (Sydney) |
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Discovery Day (Lord Howe Is) |
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Music under the Stars (Murray) |
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Red Ochre Corroboree (Dubbo) |
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MardiGrass Festival (Nimbin) |
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Winter Magic Festival (Katoomba) |
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Brick & Rolling Pin Throwing (Stoud) |
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Festival of the Miners Ghost (Cobar) |
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Play on Plains Ute Muster (Deniliquin) |
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V8 Super Cars (Bathurst) |
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Dog on the Tuckerbox (Gundagai) |
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Great Inland Fishing Festival (Inverell) |
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