New South Wales

Discover the vibrant beauty of New South Wales with ease! Fly from major UK airports to Sydney, the bustling capital, with top airlines offering regular flights. Once you land, enjoy seamless transfers to your accommodation. Whether you’re chasing sun-kissed beaches, iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House, or scenic coastal drives, New South Wales has it all. Start planning your journey today and get ready to explore one of Australia’s most exciting and diverse regions. 

From wildlife, nightlife, hidden restaurants, and must-see icons to stunning coastlines and natural beauty; Sydney features on many bucket-lists! See a show and take a tour at Sydney Opera House and meet the challenge of the BridgeClimb at Sydney Harbour Bridge and encounter 5,000+ animals at Taronga Zoo. Swim in azure water, ride the waves on a surfboard, and join a yoga class at Bondi Beach; or why not stretch your legs along the scenic six-kilometre Bondi to Coogee Walk.

The Hunter Valley offers the perfect mix of unexpected adventures and life at a slower pace. Sample world-famous vintages and sip Semillon in the sun at 150+ wineries and get a bird’s-eye view on a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Walk under Watagans National Park’s towering red cedars, saddle up for a ride at Molly Morgan Range, or drive a Segway through McGuigan vineyard. Take a swing at Rothbury’s Vintage Golf Club and get an arts and culture fix on the Hunter Valley Sculpture Walk.  

Fresh air, good food, and spectacular scenery await in the Blue Mountains. Capture Three Sisters rock formation vistas from The Lookout at Echo Point and Scenic World’s glass-bottom cable car. Go abseiling, canyoning, mountain biking, and bushwalking in the Blue Mountains National Park. Explore the limestone labyrinth at Jenolan Caves, take a hike along the Grand Canyon Track, and shop and dine at the town of Leura. Ogle the Moon, Saturn, and Orion on a Wentworth Falls’ stargazing tour. 

There’s wonder around every corner on the North Coast, stretching from Lake Macquarie to the Queensland border. Boho meets beachside, hippie meets hip, and spiritual meets sophisticated in Byron Bay; home to Cape Byron Lighthouse, Wategos Beach, and The Pass. Port Stephens offers sand dune adventures through Worimi Sand Dune, swimming with dolphins, and hiking Tomaree Summit Walk. Take the ultimate driving adventure with amazing hinterland views along the Rainforest Way.  

Life is lived at a slower pace on the South Coast aka The Oyster Coast; whether it’s disconnecting on an endless curve of sand or sampling local seafood at an oyster shack. Jervis Bay leads to 14 white beaches, Cape St George Lighthouse, Jervis Bay Marine Park’s dolphins, seals, and penguins; and Jervis Bay and Booderee National Parks’ kangaroos and birds. Drive the Killer Whale Trail and take in Eden Killer Whale Museum, Rotary Lookout, Seahorse Inn, Davidson Whaling Station, and Boyd’s Tower.  

Leave the Pacific Ocean behind and immerse yourself in the peace and quiet of Country NSW – from ancient Aboriginal culture and tasty produce to welcoming rural towns. Rolling hills, national parks, and heritage towns; antique shopping, wine and food; and the Kangaroo Valley await in the Southern Highlands. Orange lets you fill up on wine and food, drive endless rural roads, and take to the skies in a hot air balloon; and the frontier mining town of Broken Hill offers a true sense of the real outback. 

Go on a global bath hop at the Blue Mountains’ Japanese Bathhouse, Sydney’s Arisoo for women only, and Parramatta’s Moroccan Hammam. Let off steam with the demolition crew at Hunter Valley Smash Room. Join a mindful walk in nature at Sydney’s Lane Cove National Park or heighten your senses at Wollongong Botanic Garden’s Go Slow for a Mo Walk. Take an outdoor dip at Yarrangobilly Caves Thermal Pool and Lightning Ridge Bore Baths or zone out with sound therapy at Byron Bay’s Gaia Retreat. 

Taste NSW’s delectable delights, from elegant wines and organic produce in the lovely countryside to fresh seafood on the beautiful coast. Enjoy paddock to plate dining at stylish restaurants and classic country pubs and fresh produce at rural farmers’ markets. Celebrate NSW fare at May’s Narooma Oyster and Slice of Haven Festivals, September’s Flavours of Mudgee, and December’s National Cherry Festival. 

Hover above it all with eFoiling at Ku-ring-gail National Park and discover what lies beneath with Gordon’s Bay’s Underwater Scooter Tours. Take an e-bike tour or a mountain bike ride in the Blue Mountains and enjoy guided wildlife experiences and offshore boating tours in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Ride Thredbo’s Alpine Bobsled and bounce it out at WildNet’s Adventure Park. Go high-octane whitewater rafting at Penrith Whitewater Stadium and stargazing in the outback’s cloak of darkness at Broken Hill. 

Learn about Aboriginal culture on Wagga Wagga’s Bundyi Aboriginal Cultural Knowledge tours and Bingi Dreaming track’s self-guided walks and Aboriginal art at the Red Hands Cave. Dip into NSW’s convict past at Old Dubbo Gaol and military history at Temora Aviation Museum. View the artworks at Sydney’s Newcastle Art Gallery, Murwillumbah’s Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Alley Art Centre, and Broken Hill City Art Gallery and contemporary sculptures on Albury’s Yindyamarra Sculpture Walk.