New South Wales is also a great place to enjoy the outdoors. There are many opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, swimming and surfing. The state is also home to a variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.
Why Visit New South Wales?
Here are some of the reasons why you should visit New South Wales:
Sydney Australia: Sydney is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world. It is home to iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There is something for everyone in Sydney, from world-class museums and art galleries to stunning beaches and lush parks.
Sydney Surrounds
With so many tourists and business visitors coming to Sydney every year, few realise the joys of visiting the rest of this spectacular state of New South Wales:
The Blue Mountains:The Blue Mountains, NSW offer Sydney’s most spectacular views and great walks in the bush. Here you can find excellent restaurants, accommodation to suit any budget, mysterious vast forests, native wildlife, Australian history and outdoor adventure. 1.5 hours drive from the centre of Sydney.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Australia. The mountains are covered in lush rainforests and towering sandstone cliffs. Throughout the mountains there are many hiking trails that offer stunning views of the mountains and valleys.
The New South Wales region surrounding the Australian Capital Territory and Canberra, encompasses mountains, historical country towns and gorgeous national parks:
Central NSW: Rare forests, strange rock formations, colonial historic sites, Aboriginal history, festivals the year round. There’s a whole lot to see and do in Central NSW.
Located just north of the Sydney Region, the Central Coast of NSW is a great place for visiting National Parks, boating, fishing and stunning white sandy beaches. While there, check out the historical museums, art and craft galleries and the many markets, offering all sorts of locally made goods.
This region was first seen by the colonial explorers Blaxland, Wentworth, and Lawson in May 1813. Located from Springwood in the Blue Mountains to the central West:
An hour’s drive North West of Sydney will get you to the historic and picturesque region of the Hawkesbury. Explore the many Heritage buildings and towns as well being near the National Parks of Scheyville, Cattai NP, Blue Mountains NP, Wollemi NP, Yengo NP and Dharug NP.
The Hunter Valley: The Hunter is a diverse region with lakes, beaches and secluded bays while the Hunter Valley is famous as Australia’s oldest wine growing region. Home to over 1,200 wineries. The region is also known for its beautiful countryside and charming towns.
The Hunter Valley, a world-renowned wine region. Hunter Valley
Illawarra, NSW - South of Sydney. The escarpment and the NSW coastal area of Illawara has dramatic views of the coast and out to sea, with long scenic drives and pretty beaches along the way:
Macleay Valley has been called ‘Nature’s Retreat’ and rightly so. The NSW coast here is essentially unspoilt, if you love the sun and surf lifestyle this is a great destination, with plenty of things to do for the whole family:
Located in the north east of the state, New England, NSW has some of Australia’s most beautiful National Parks, offering world renowned trout fishing, hiking, camping, nature tours and kayaking:
The North Coast, you’ll find, is perfect for a grand seaside holiday. Explore the coastal rainforest walks, relax on a secluded beach, take in a whale watching cruise and sample sensational food. Covers places of interest like Ballina, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie to Newcastle.
The Outback: The Outback NSW - Experience the Far West of New South Wales. Opals, vast deserts, Aboriginal Heritage and historic mining towns. Also a great place to go stargazing, camping, and four-wheel driving:
The Riverina is one of the major wine producing regions of Australia. A region filled with a rich history, natural attractions, great food and wines, outdoor adventure and scenery:
The Snowy Mountains: The Snowy Mountains, are known for its skiing and snow sports in winter and is popular the year round for fishing, hiking and watersports. To the southwest of Canberra, the highest mountains in Australia are situated here but it also has wild forests with beautiful lakes, rivers and streams. A popular winter sports destination that is home to some of Australia’s best ski resorts.:
The South Coast NSW is largely undeveloped and shows the natural beauty of Australia in all its splendour with its stunning lakes, waterways, beaches from the mountains to the sea. Made up of three distinct regions:
The Southern Highlands of NSW - Places of Interest. Different from any other region of Australia, yet close to Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast and the Illawarra:
Batemans Bay, South Coast of New South Wales
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NSW Tourist Guide - Sydney Getaways - Places
Map of New South Wales
New South Wales is also a great place to enjoy the outdoors. There are many opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, swimming and surfing. The state is also home to a variety of wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, and wombats.
Why Visit New South Wales?
Here are some of the reasons why you should visit New South Wales:
Sydney Australia: Sydney is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world. It is home to iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. There is something for everyone in Sydney, from world-class museums and art galleries to stunning beaches and lush parks.
Sydney Surrounds
With so many tourists and business visitors coming to Sydney every year, few realise the joys of visiting the rest of this spectacular state of New South Wales:
Greater Sydney Region
Sydney Surrounds
NSW Best Places to Visit
NSW Aboriginal Tours, Art Galleries and Cultural Centres
Aboriginal tours, art galleries and cultural centres in New South Wales. The best way to experience Australian Indigenous Arts and Culture:
NSW Aboriginal Tours
Indigenous Arts and Culture
The Blue Mountains
The Blue Mountains: The Blue Mountains, NSW offer Sydney’s most spectacular views and great walks in the bush. Here you can find excellent restaurants, accommodation to suit any budget, mysterious vast forests, native wildlife, Australian history and outdoor adventure. 1.5 hours drive from the centre of Sydney.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to some of the most beautiful scenery in Australia. The mountains are covered in lush rainforests and towering sandstone cliffs. Throughout the mountains there are many hiking trails that offer stunning views of the mountains and valleys.
Blue Mountains
Capital Country
The New South Wales region surrounding the Australian Capital Territory and Canberra, encompasses mountains, historical country towns and gorgeous national parks:
Capital Country
Central New South Wales
Central NSW: Rare forests, strange rock formations, colonial historic sites, Aboriginal history, festivals the year round. There’s a whole lot to see and do in Central NSW.
Central New South Wales
Central Coast NSW
Located just north of the Sydney Region, the Central Coast of NSW is a great place for visiting National Parks, boating, fishing and stunning white sandy beaches. While there, check out the historical museums, art and craft galleries and the many markets, offering all sorts of locally made goods.
NSW Central Coast
Central Tablelands
This region was first seen by the colonial explorers Blaxland, Wentworth, and Lawson in May 1813. Located from Springwood in the Blue Mountains to the central West:
Central Tablelands of New South Wales
Central Tablelands
Hawkesbury Region
An hour’s drive North West of Sydney will get you to the historic and picturesque region of the Hawkesbury. Explore the many Heritage buildings and towns as well being near the National Parks of Scheyville, Cattai NP, Blue Mountains NP, Wollemi NP, Yengo NP and Dharug NP.
Hawkesbury
The Hawkesbury
The Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley: The Hunter is a diverse region with lakes, beaches and secluded bays while the Hunter Valley is famous as Australia’s oldest wine growing region. Home to over 1,200 wineries. The region is also known for its beautiful countryside and charming towns.
The Hunter
Illawarra
Illawarra, NSW - South of Sydney. The escarpment and the NSW coastal area of Illawara has dramatic views of the coast and out to sea, with long scenic drives and pretty beaches along the way:
Illawarra
Macarthur
Macarthur, NSW played an important part in early Australian history. Places of Interest here include Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly:
Macarthur NSW
Macleay Valley
Macleay Valley has been called ‘Nature’s Retreat’ and rightly so. The NSW coast here is essentially unspoilt, if you love the sun and surf lifestyle this is a great destination, with plenty of things to do for the whole family:
Macleay Valley
NSW National Parks
Vast desert region parks, snowy mountains, rain forests and coastal region parks. Learn about our many NSW National Parks:
NSW National Parks
New England
Located in the north east of the state, New England, NSW has some of Australia’s most beautiful National Parks, offering world renowned trout fishing, hiking, camping, nature tours and kayaking:
New England NSW
New England NSW
North Coast
The North Coast, you’ll find, is perfect for a grand seaside holiday. Explore the coastal rainforest walks, relax on a secluded beach, take in a whale watching cruise and sample sensational food. Covers places of interest like Ballina, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie to Newcastle.
North Coast of NSW
Northern Rivers
On the Queensland border, the Northern Rivers has Cape Byron, 37kms of untouched coastline and stunning national parks with World Heritage listings:
Northern Rivers NSW
Outback NSW
The Outback: The Outback NSW - Experience the Far West of New South Wales. Opals, vast deserts, Aboriginal Heritage and historic mining towns. Also a great place to go stargazing, camping, and four-wheel driving:
The Outback NSW
The Riverina
The Riverina is one of the major wine producing regions of Australia. A region filled with a rich history, natural attractions, great food and wines, outdoor adventure and scenery:
The Riverina
The Snowy Mountains
The Snowy Mountains: The Snowy Mountains, are known for its skiing and snow sports in winter and is popular the year round for fishing, hiking and watersports. To the southwest of Canberra, the highest mountains in Australia are situated here but it also has wild forests with beautiful lakes, rivers and streams. A popular winter sports destination that is home to some of Australia’s best ski resorts.:
Snowy Mountains
South Coast
The South Coast NSW is largely undeveloped and shows the natural beauty of Australia in all its splendour with its stunning lakes, waterways, beaches from the mountains to the sea. Made up of three distinct regions:
South Coast of NSW
Southern Highlands
The Southern Highlands of NSW - Places of Interest. Different from any other region of Australia, yet close to Sydney, Canberra, the South Coast and the Illawarra:
Southern Highlands
Touring the NSW Coast
Touring the NSW Coast - Touring the 2000kms of New South Wales coastline. Gorgeous beaches, stunning scenery, small fishing villages and resort towns:
NSW CoastSouthern Highlands
More About The Outer New South Wales Regions
Further Reading New South Wales Regions including:
Outer New South Wales Regions
Events
Festivals, Events and Things to Do around the country:
Exhibitions, Events and Festivals in Australia
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Main Photo: Batemans Bay, South Coast of New South Wales
Photo: Sydney Northern Beaches after the Rain