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.

Kisuya Japanese Restaurant in Bathurst, NSW
Bathurst

12 of the tastiest Bathurst restaurants

Bathurst offers a perfect combination of history, culture and delectable cuisine, making it a pleasantly surprising destination for foodies.

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high tea at Agnes High Tea Pavilion, B Farm, Newcastle, NSW
Newcastle

6 of the best places for a decadent high tea in Newcastle

Scones, petit fours and (of course) a perfectly brewed tea. Decadent high tea experiences are something Newcastle does well.

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2024 NSW Tourism Awards
New South Wales

The most unique accommodation in NSW has just been revealed

Last night's NSW Tourism Awards celebrated the trailblazers who are redefining the state's tourism landscape.

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Auriga Spa
Sydney

16 of the most indulgent day spas in Sydney (2025)

Melt away a long, hard week with heavenly treatments from a day spa in Sydney.

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the entrance to the Little Black Cottage studio in Bowral
Bowral

Top 15 places to stay in Bowral and beyond

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

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Bowral shops
Bowral

A guide to the best shops in Bowral and surrounds

The essential guide to shops in Bowral includes markets, antique stores, boutiques and bookshops.

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Inside Silverton Hotel
Broken Hill

Sink a cold one at the top Broken Hill pubs and clubs

Sinking a cold one on a hot afternoon hits differently in the outback - particularly at these Broken Hill pubs and clubs.

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Silverton Outback Camels in Broken Hill
Broken Hill

13 unique things to do in Broken Hill

At first glance, this outback town might seem as bare as the desert that surrounds it. But it doesn’t take much digging to find the rich underside of this spirited community.

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Couple at Honeymoon Bridge on the Three Sisters Walk Blue Mountains
Blue Mountains

A must-read guide to the Three Sisters Walk

No trip to the Blue Mountains is complete without taking in the jaw-dropping vistas along the Three Sisters Walk.

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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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