NSW - New South Wales

220 years ago, Captain James Cook sailed into Sydney Harbour in the first act of European settlement in Australia.  Today, hundreds of nationalities from all over the world have decided to call NSW home.  

NSW will guarantee you cultural diversity and great experiences - harbour islands, national parks and reserves.  The most famous harbour in the world is just one of the amazing experiences, guaranteeing you the holiday of a lifetime.

In focus: 

Sydney City & Surrounds
The Capital of NSW, Sydney is generally divided into experiences north, south, east and west of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Inner precincts include Sydneu Harbour, The Rocks, Northern Beaches, Manly, Mosman, Darlinghurst, Balmain, Leichardt, Glebe, Newtown, Chinatown, Kings Cross, Double Bay, Paddington, Moore Park, Coogee, Bondi ... more
Greater Sydney precincts include Hawkesbury River & Hawkesbury Valley, Penrih, Parramatta, Cabramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, Picton, Macarthur, Cronulla ... more

NSW Islands
102 islands across NSW including Fort Denison, Cockatoo Is, Shark Is, Clarke Is, Rodd Is, Goat Is within the Sydney basin are also part of the Sydney Harbour National Park. 
Lord Howe Is, and Norfolk Is are within easy distance only a few hours by plane from Sydney...more

 
The Blue Mountains
World Heritage listed, the region was originally designated as a country getaway, as a reminder of Old England by the first governors and Brittish officers here to settle NSW as a penal colony.  Dotted through the mountains are towns, heritage homes, Aboriginal culture to name a few. 
Towns include Lapstone, Glenbrook, Blazland, Warrimoo, Valley Heights, Woodford, Hazelbrook, Lawson, Bullaburra, Wentworth Falls, Leura, Katoomba, Medlow Bath, Megalong, Shipley, Mt Victoria, Jenolan Caves, Oberon, Lithgow, Hartley, Hartley Vale, Clarence, Mt Wilson, Mt Irvine, Linden, Faulconridge, Springwood, Winmalee, Woodford, Yellow Rock ... more

The Southern Highlands
The region offers European style rural scenery great for holiday makers, cool climate wines, gourmet produce, heritage homes, formal gardens and National Parks.
Towns include Berrima, Bowral, Bundanoon, Goulburn, Moss Vale, Fitzroy Falls, Robertson, Sutton Forest ... more

The Hunter Valley
Known for its vineyards and award winning wine. The Hunter Valley is divided into Upper Hunter and lower, both with distinct styles and experiences.

Country - The Central West
Open spaces and clear skies, The Central West is known as Australia's capital of astronomy.  Regional produce is boundless with vineyards, gourmet produce, farm experiences.
The region has a rich mining history, country charm, historic buildings, houseboats and paddle-steamers along rivers take you back to a time where life moved a little slower.  Wide open spaces, landscapes that continue for miles and only a few hours west of Sydney and worth the trip.

 
Country - Central NSW 

NSW Outback
The NSW Outback is an amazing place and one which clearly displays hardship and beauty. Remoteness, working properties, small townships, mining and gold fosicking history and experiences, European and Australian architecture, heritage, museums, Australian ingenuity.

Towns include Tibooburra, Milparinka, Broken Hill, Menindee, Silverton, Bourke, Lightning Ridge, Cobar, Nyngan, Balranald... more

The Riverina
Spacious landscape, clear skies, fertile plains, regional towns featuring great examples of heritage, a rich italian culture, real foodie delights.
Towns in the region include Coolamon, Corowa, Deniliquin, Finley, Griffith, Gundagai, Hillston, Jerilderie, Junee, Yenda, Wagga Wagga ... more



The Murray
Australia's most important river system supporting the areas agricultural industry, it's a holiday destination with fantastic B&Bs, a real foodies delight. plus more

Capital Country
Backing onto the ACT (Australian Capital Territory) its best known for its colonial history, boutique cool climate wines, beautiful areas and native landscape

New England
As its name suggests, this region is known for chilly winters, goldern autumns and heritage buildings. Popular and famous for gem fosickers, Scottish & Irish history

The Snowy Mountains
This region features Kosciuszko National Park, winter skiing, bushwalking, and watersports in Summer

(Some information and image(s) courtesy of www.tourism.nsw.gov.au)


Check out town histories, events, where to sip & eat, play & stay there's a piece of history, heritage and culture behind every experience.  

Hundreds of events are held in just about every town across NSW each year.  From country markets to food & wine fairs, rural produce, historical anniversaries, cultural reinactments, the list goes on... get out there and experience a world of culture - the best the state has to offer.

New experiences will be listed daily.