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Batemans Bay, South Coast of New South Wales

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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

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
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 NSW
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.

NSW Central
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
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

Blue Mountains to the Central West
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 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.

Famed Wine Region
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:

The Illawarra
Illawarra

 

Macarthur

Macarthur, NSW played an important part in early Australian history. Places of Interest here include Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly:

Macarthur Places to Visit
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:

Visit Macleay
Macleay Valley

 

NSW National Parks

Vast desert region parks, snowy mountains, rain forests and coastal region parks. Learn about our many NSW National Parks:

National Parks in NSW
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

Visit New England
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.

The North Coast
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
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
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:

Riverina NSW
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.:

The Snowies
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
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 Coast

NSW Coast
Southern 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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