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New South Wales

<p><i>13 must-dos while driving</i> Tourist Drive 33</p>

13 must-dos while driving Tourist Drive 33

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<p><strong>Sydney</strong> <i>precincts</i>: A must-read guide to the city&#8217;s revitalised hubs</p>

Sydney precincts: A must-read guide to the city’s revitalised hubs

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<p><i>accommodation and travel guide</i> <strong>Uralla</strong></p>

accommodation and travel guide Uralla

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<p><i>accommodation and travel guide</i> <strong>Tenterfield</strong></p>

accommodation and travel guide Tenterfield

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: How to really unwind in <strong>Port Macquarie</strong></p>

Top Towns for 2022: How to really unwind in Port Macquarie

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<p><i>Your guide to</i> <strong>Inverell</strong> accommodation, travel and activities</p>

Your guide to Inverell accommodation, travel and activities

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<p><i>Why Norwegian Spirit</i> may be the summer holiday you’ve been looking for</p>

Why Norwegian Spirit may be the summer holiday you’ve been looking for

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: Head to <strong>Byron Bay</strong> for a beachside nightcap</p>

Top Towns for 2022: Head to Byron Bay for a beachside nightcap

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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.

Circular Quay in Sydney
Sydney

Sydney precincts: A must-read guide to the city’s revitalised hubs

There are a lot of wonderful things to do in Sydney's newly revitalised precincts… you just need to know where to go.

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Glenworth Valley horses
Central Coast

13 must-dos while driving Tourist Drive 33

See a different side to the Central Coast by cruising along Tourist Drive 33: a lesser-driven road that winds through the hinterland region where rural life is the antithesis to that of its well-known bustling beachside towns.

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Norwegian Spirit cruise line, New Zealand
Sydney

Why Norwegian Spirit may be the summer holiday you’ve been looking for

Imagine a holiday spending days poolside, peacefully reclining with cocktail in hand, or discovering a port at your own pace before returning to be pampered in a spacious spa.

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Welder's Dog, Inverell
New England

Your guide to Inverell accommodation, travel and activities

Nestled in the Macintyre Valley, the Sapphire City of Inverell is a historic New England town with one of the state’s biggest lakes on its doorstep.

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Car driving through the New England countryside in Uralla.
New England

accommodation and travel guide Uralla

Halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, the New England town of Uralla has lots of country charms to share in its wide and welcoming streets.

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Great Dividing Range, Tenterfield
New England

accommodation and travel guide Tenterfield

The ‘birthplace of the nation’, Tenterfield is a town that’s both full of history and looking ahead to the future.

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Byron Bay's beachside
Byron Bay

Top Towns for 2022: Head to Byron Bay for a beachside nightcap

The coastal town that almost needs no introduction, this perennial favourite on the NSW North Coast is a place of big skies and big ideas – and new and noteworthy bars to drink to them in. Discover what makes Byron Bay striking enough to land it at no. 15 on your list of Top 50 Aussie towns.

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rugged landscape in Broken Hill
Broken Hill

Top Towns for 2022: Wander Broken Hill’s historic outback mining town

Broken Hill is the most diverse, inclusive, arty and vibrant outback settlement in Australia, states Steve Madgwick. It is for these reasons that Broken Hill landed in at no.14 on your list of Top 50 Aussie towns.

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overlooking sea views at Tacking Point Lighthouse
Port Macquarie

Top Towns for 2022: How to really unwind in Port Macquarie

Beyond its beautiful beaches, Port Macquarie is now known for its sophisticated food and wine scene, as well as its sustainability and conservation initiatives. Find out how Port Macquarie landed in at no.18 on your list of Top 50 Aussie towns.

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Craving a taste of Italian summer? You can have it in the heart of North Sydney at Soluna, a new all-day diner inspired by flavours of the Mediterranean and the vibes of Los Angeles.
Forget plain lattes, when your morning brew at Public Supply comes with Crunchy Nut and Coco Pops on top, you know you’ve found the spot.
Ikaria Bondi blends warm Greek island vibes, sweeping ocean views and share-style plates that locals can’t get enough of.
SkyCube at Above 319 is your new private rooftop escape – wrapped in fairy lights and celebrating winter flavours in style.
Think you know the Shoalhaven? Think again. This stunning stretch of the NSW South Coast is full of hidden gems – if you know where to look.
The Malaya has relaunched in a sleek glass‑fronted space at Grosvenor Place, but the soul of this beloved institution lives on in every sip and bite.
From oceanfront suites and sunset cocktails to slow mornings and standout dining, Novotel Wollongong Northbeach delivers all the luxe coastal vibes.
Tequila Mockingbird is now tqm. – same gorgeous terrace, brand‑new Latin heartbeat.
From glowing undersea realms to bubble‑bath ball pits and even a VR wonderland, every corner in Bubble Planet is pure magic.
InterContinental Sydney’s Aster Rooftop Bar is serving sky-high views, limited-edition cocktails and a multi-sensory experience that’ll light up all your senses for Vivid Sydney.

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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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