New South Wales,

New South Wales is Australia’s most diverse State, home to the country’s largest and most cosmopolitan city, Sydney. There are five World Heritage sites to explore including the famous Sydney Opera House. The State has a string of accessible, sparkling beaches stretching from north to south, a vast, colourful outback, Australia’s highest mountain offering every type of snow sport, and meandering waterways. With its sublime natural setting, glamorous beaches and appetite for the fine things in life, Sydney is one of the world’s great destinations. Australia’s largest and oldest city is an essential stop on any traveller’s itinerary. It’s also a superb introduction to Australia and New South Wales, the country’s most diverse State. Surrounding Sydney is a wonderland of national parks, forests, mountains, ancient river valleys and historic townships. New South Wales World Heritage sites include the Greater Blue Mountains Area, Lord Howe Island, Mungo National Park (Willandra Lakes), Gondwana Rainforests of Australia and, the most recent addition, the Sydney Opera House. Each offers visitors the chance to experience astonishing natural beauty as well as leisure activities that range from hiking and diving, to seeing ancient human

New South Wales,

Broken Hill is situated 508 kilometres North-East of Adelaide, 50 kilometres across the New South Wales / South Australian border into the semi-arid desert of Far Western New South Wales. Founded in 1883 by a Boundary Rider named Charles Rasp who discovered the first deposit of Silver which at that stage he believed to be tin, has one of the biggest deposits of Silver in the world today. Broken Hill is known for its large population of artists with galleries totalling more than 30. Broken Hill plays host to the famous St Patrick’s Race Day meeting, which attracts visitors from far and wide. Motels, Hotels, Guest Houses, Cottages, Units, Caravan Parks, and Backpackers are all available here with prices to suit all travellers. There are numerous Tour companies which conduct fully guided coach and four wheel drive tours in and around the Broken Hill area. Places to visit include the local museums; mine tours; Royal Flying Doctor Service; School of the Air; The Sculpture Symposium; nature walks; heritage drives and five national parks. Broken Hill is surrounded by the outlying towns of White Cliffs (Opal Mining Town), Menindee (Lakes System on Darling River), Silverton (Hollywood of the Outback), Tibooburra (Once a thrivi

New South Wales,

Tucked in the south west of New South Wales our region is spectacular in natural beauty and diversity. The Tumut Region has natural wonders you can explore all year round with tremendous diversity ranging from huge inland lakes, clean streams, and gently sloped pastures to vast pine forests, peaked mountains, the enormous Snowy Mountains Scheme, one of the great engineering wonders of the modern world and the many attractions of the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park. Rivers and dams provide fishers with plenty of opportunities for Trout and native fish. Swimming, canoeing or rafting on the lakes or water skiing, windsurfing, sailing and recreational boating are extremely popular here. The whole family can enjoy the network of marked walking tracks that bring mountain streams, high peaks and fabulous views within easy reach. Close by are features like the magnificent Buddong Falls, Yarrangobilly Caves in Kosciuszko National Park, the Sugar Pine Walk and Arboretum in State Forests and the horticulture industry where you can pick your own fruit. You can also retrace the steps of the European explorers along the Hume and Hovell Walking Track. The area is also famous for the legacy of the goldrush days of the last century

New South Wales,

The towns and villages in the Richmond River Valley in Northern New South Wales offer a rich diversity of experiences. From the rolling hinterland hills, with views of World Heritage listed national parks to the glorious vista of the Pacific Ocean. Come on, Experience it... Discover the Richmond Valley Casino is the bustling, commercial centre and the Valley's road, rail and air terminus and host of the famous Beef Week celebrations. Safe surfing and river beaches at your door, fishing, boating, golf, tennis, bowls, squash - Evans Head has it all. Coraki basks on a beautiful stretch of the river and retains many Federation style buildings. The Tea Tree Festival in October highlights one of the area's new industries. Koala sanctuary, Caravan Park, cane fields and the Broadwater National Park, make Broadwater a great place to stay and break your journey. Skiing, fishing, canoeing, cruising, swimming and picnicking in the riverside park, Woodburn is the place to stop a while and enjoy the river. Remember the old style bush pub? Come and visit Rappville to experience old style pub hospitality and explore the surrounding timber and beef country.

New South Wales,

Halfway between the Australian Capital city of Canberra and Batemans Bay on the South Coast of New South Wales, lies a town where history is a way of life. Here the townsfolk live and work in restored 19th Century buildings, carrying out their everyday lives within the glorious gems of the past. Braidwood has maintained its integrity as a functioning regional centre, serving the community in much the same way as it has since the earliest days of settlement and during the gold rush boom. This quality makes Braidwood a unique attraction, endowing the town and its surrounding district with an authentic character and charm.

New South Wales,

Most famous for the giant man-made banana at the northern end of town, Coffs Harbour is one of the largest regional cities in New South Wales. Sprawling for miles up and down the coast, the area's many beaches make for perfect holidaying territory ­ with surfing, fishing and sand-side picnics and barbecues amongst the favourite pastimes of visitors and locals alike. The banana plantations that fill the hills around the area make the landscape richly green and unusual. The town centre is great for city-standard shopping and is home to many recreational clubs and nightspots.

New South Wales,

Tathra came into existence as a small jetty, which served as a shipping outlet for a group of local farmers in the 1850's. Tathra Wharf, a famous and historical wharf has been restored to its former glory and is a perfect spot to set yourself up for a day's relaxed fishing. It is the only remaining coastal steamer wharf in New South Wales. Today, Tathra surrounds itself in the natural beauty of both Mimosa and Bournda National Parks, where you can enjoy bountiful fishing and numerous boating activities. The area is home to many seabirds and abundant wildlife. The town is rich in history and traditions of the sea, and the Wharf is popular for visitors and those wanting to cast a line.

New South Wales,

The twin-town to Tuncurry, Forster is one of New South Wales' most beloved holiday spots. The twins are separated by a waterway famous for its easy fishing. Kids will love the abundance of activities designed especially for them, particularly the show rides that hit town each summer. Forster's main beach is just a stone's throw from many accommodation options, or head out of town for more secluded beaches which literally stretch for miles.

New South Wales,

With its abundance of rainforests, coral reefs, beaches and volcanic peaks, this World Heritage-listed island is truly unique. Only 11 kilometres long, Lord Howe Island is packed with diverse plant and marine life. The island has a limit on visitor numbers so you'll never compete for space. Because of its location, the island enjoys a temperate all-year climate. The sea water is consistently warm. The island draws nature-lovers and adventure-seekers alike. Apart from pristine beaches, lagoons and hidden coves, the island offers wonderful bushwalking opportunities. It also makes an ideal romantic getaway. Scuba diving and snorkelling are very popular activities. The island boasts the world's southern-most coral reef. Here you'll find crystal clear water, over 500 species of fish and 90 coral species. Whales and dolphins appear offshore in season. Deep-sea fishing, tennis, cycling or just drinking in the tranquillity are other favourite pursuits on the island. This magnificent island is like nowhere else in the world. We're sure you'll agree.

New South Wales,

Regarded as the birthplace of eco-tourism, the Rainbow Region contains nearly a third of New South Wales’ forest reserves where you can experience the heritage-listed rainforests and national parks. The World Heritage listed Nightcap National Park features rainforests saved by logging protests in the 1970s. From the secluded Terania Creek Picnic Area you can access the easy 700 metre trek upstream through the lush, palm-laden track to the base of aptly named Protester Falls. At the southern end of Nightcap is spectacular Minyon Falls. There are also three extensive parklands offering a combined total of 32 hectares of restored rainforest and a wildlife sanctuary. There are many scenic drives available through the region’s rich agricultural farmland producers of avocados, stone fruit, coffee, macadamias, custard apples, coffee and other organic fruits and vegetables. Organic produce and foodstuffs can be found at the twice-weekly popular markets at the Showground. Explore a bit further inland and you'll find the village of Nimbin, home to alternative culture famous world wide, where you'll find some great arts and crafts to take home. In the string of small towns surrounding Lismore, you’ll find plenty of gorgeous self