About New South Wales

With the guarantee of fantastic year round sunshine, a beautiful harbour and golden chains of beaches the emphasis in Sydney is on outdoor living. Take an easy walk from famous Bondi to Bronte for views of the headlands and beaches, stroll through the historical Rocks area, enjoy al fresco dining in one of Sydney’s waterside restaurants or simply have a BBQ on the beach. Catch the perfect wave on Bondi Beach and enjoy fish and chips with a cold beer while lazing on Manly Beach. Bursting with energy and sophistication, Sydney also has a wide ranging cultural life and a vibrant nightlife. Sydney Festival of Arts is every January, Mardi Gras in February and the Sydney Film Festival happens in June.

Wildlife and nature are well protected in New South Wales and a great place to experience the great outdoors. The Blue Mountains are a spectacular wilderness with awe-inspiring walks through beautiful hinterlands. TheHunter Valley is the main wine growing region in New South Wales. For a close up encounter with kangaroos and a real ‘getaway from it all’, in the Hunter why not spend a couple of nights at Eaglereach Wilderness Resort (page 33).

Head north along the Pacific Highway to Port Stephens for gorgeous beaches and dolphin swimming and further along Byron Bay, a mecca for smart restaurants and fresh seafood, with lush hinterlands attracting creative personalities – artists, writers and musicians. Venture further up north to Coffs Harbour where you will find a range of adventure sports, golf courses, art galleries and al fresco cafés and finally Tweeds Head, an unspoilt coastline with a subtropical climate.

Along The Coast

The coastline of New South Wales offers an amazing variation of experiences, all of them involving fabulous unspoilt beaches and seaside villages! Cruise with dolphins in Port Stephens and journey to Byron Bay, a melting pot of surf culture and alternative lifestyles. We recommend you drive along the coastline from Sydney to Melbourne, do it now before the secret is out.

Relax on the squeaky clean and white sands of Jervis Bay, a mere 3 hour journey south of Sydney. For a unique experience stay at Paperbark Camp, an Africa inspired boutique eco-camp - great fun and comfortable too! Tilba Tilba is a pretty rural town and is a perfect stop further along the Sydney to Melbourne journey.