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.

an aerial view of Coffs Coast Growers Markets
Coffs Harbour

The best Coffs Harbour markets to visit: from food trucks to pottery

The sunshine-y weather on the Mid North Coast makes Coffs Harbour markets a precious commodity year-round.

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Jetty Beach House interior
Coffs Harbour

13 reliably good Coffs Harbour restaurants to dine at

The climate in Coffs Harbour and the bounty that it yields has led to some phenomenal food and drink experiences.

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Calabash Bay Lodge, Hawkesbury River, NSW
New South Wales

16 incredible wonders in NSW to discover

Australia is full of wonders, from icons to the lesser known. Here, we've curated 16 wonders from our 100 list that NSW gets to call its very own.

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beachfront dining at Jetty Beach House
Coffs Harbour

These Coffs Harbour pubs are putting the coastal city on the map

From old-school pubs that deliver truckloads of charm to those modelled on the famed beer halls of Europe and others with family-friendly beer gardens by the sea, Coffs has a pub to suit.

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Golden Dog Hotel in Orara Valley Coffs Coast
Coffs Harbour

8 little-known delights of the charming Orara Valley to discover

Swap breezy beaches for cosy countryside at the Coffs Coast’s hidden Orara Valley.

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Krinklewood Biodynamic Winery in Broke, NSW
New South Wales

The 19 towns battling it out for NSW’s Top Tourism Town Awards

The finalists for NSW’s Top Tourism Town Awards have been revealed. Did your hometown make the cut?

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The window for orders at Coffee House At Parkview in Mudgee
Mudgee

11 brilliant cafes in Mudgee for brunching

Mudgee cafes have a lot to offer when it comes to places to enjoy breakfast and brunch thanks to the bounty of the Central West region of NSW.

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Broken Bay Pearl Farm, Central Coast guide
Central Coast

Your ultimate guide to uncovering local secrets of the Central Coast

With enviable eco credentials, the Central Coast is the place to experience amazing nature and culture guilt-free.

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Exterior of Bar Que Sera in Sawtell
Coffs Harbour

12 surprising secrets of Sawtell to discover

It’s renowned for its beach but Sawtell has a whole lot more to offer if you look a little closer.

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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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