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<p><i>How to go on a dog-friendly road trip</i> in <strong>NSW</strong></p>

How to go on a dog-friendly road trip in NSW

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<p><strong>Tweed Heads</strong> to <strong>Eden</strong>: <i>How to spend</i> 8 days driving the <strong>NSW</strong> coast</p>

Tweed Heads to Eden: How to spend 8 days driving the NSW coast

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<p><i>Hotel Review</i>: Paramount House Hotel</p>

Hotel Review: Paramount House Hotel

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<p><i>Where to find accommodation</i> under $100 around <strong>Australia</strong></p>

Where to find accommodation under $100 around Australia

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<p><i>The ultimate guide</i> to whale watching in <strong>Byron Bay</strong></p>

The ultimate guide to whale watching in Byron Bay

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<p><i>Six quirky</i> <strong>NSW South Coast</strong> stays you need to book</p>

Six quirky NSW South Coast stays you need to book

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<p><i>Bells Line of Road</i>: the <strong>Blue Mountains’</strong> most wonderful secrets</p>

Bells Line of Road: the Blue Mountains’ most wonderful secrets

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<p><i>Where to eat, stay and shop</i> in <strong>Kiama</strong></p>

Where to eat, stay and shop in Kiama

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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.

Where to eat, stay and shop in Kiama
Kiama

Where to eat, stay and shop in Kiama

The NSW South Coast town of Kiama might be most famous for its natural attractions, but these days there’s a whole lot more for day trippers and weekenders to love beyond the blowholes.

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Animal Friendly Road Trip
Wagga Wagga

How to go on a dog-friendly road trip in NSW

A dog-friendly road trip around regional New South Wales takes in some of the state’s most spectacular countryside – not to mention pet-friendly accommodation, restaurants and pubs where pooches are pampered as much as their owners.  Words and photography by Natasha Dragun.

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Paperbark Camp in Jervis Bay.
NSW South Coast

Six quirky NSW South Coast stays you need to book

From tiny houses to luxury villas and safari-style tents, accommodation on the white-sand fringed south coast of New South Wales is totally unique. Here’s our pick.

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Milton NSW
NSW South Coast

Meet the South Coast’s darlings: Milly and Molly

With a thriving food scene and a strong sense of community, there’s no denying the charm of New South Wales coastal darlings Milton and Mollymook.

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Cabarita Beach.
New South Wales

Tweed Heads to Eden: How to spend 8 days driving the NSW coast

Heading south, David Levell takes in the beauty and simplicity that is the NSW coast.

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Hotel Review: Paramount House Hotel
Sydney

Hotel Review: Paramount House Hotel

In the space of five months, one pocket of Surry Hills received a major boost in the heritage building-turned-cultural destination stakes.

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Where to find accommodation under $100 around Australia
New South Wales

Where to find accommodation under $100 around Australia

Affordable Australia - AT's best ten hotels, motels and backpackers under $100

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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden sits on the summit of Mount Tomah
Blue Mountains

Bells Line of Road: the Blue Mountains’ most wonderful secrets

Sydneysiders have long escaped to the Blue Mountains for a weekend dose of country air. But while most travellers take the well-trodden Great Western Highway route, it is the Bells Line of Road to the north, linking Richmond to Lithgow, that’s the quiet achiever.

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Byron Bay

The ultimate guide to whale watching in Byron Bay

Find out how you can make your whale watching experience extra special in Byron Bay.

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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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