If the Northern Territory is Australia’s Outback, New South Wales is the nation up front. Bondi Beach and Byron Bay, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, the Blue Mountains and Kosciuszko – this is one state that loves the limelight.
Cliché it may sound, but New South Wales really does have whatever action and attractions you might be after. Party hard in Sydney’s heaving nightclubs or take time out in blissful Mollymook (a place as adorable as it sounds). Sip the wines of the Hunter Valley or snorkel the reefs around Lord Howe Island. Whiz down the slopes of Perisher or see desert landscapes and millennia-old rock art in Mutawintji National Park. Yep, NSW even has a patch of the outback as well.
New South Wales travel highlights
Sydney's many splendours
Situated around an all-natural harbor, with year-round great weather and some truly iconic architecture, Sydney would easily have to qualify as one of the world’s most spectacular cities.
Everyone hearts Byron Bay
The beaches are glorious, the hinterlands beautiful, the vibe welcoming and the outlook always sunny – we’re yet to find something not to love about Byron.
Breathing easy in the Blue Mountains
Craving a break after the Sydney head rush? Take the road west and feel the world slide into slow-mo. Leisurely day hikes, gallery visits and afternoon high tea are the rage here.
Our New South Wales trips
14 Days From $5,090
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8 Days From $2,790
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15 Days From $4,295
Travel through the stunning scenery of Western Australia and the Northern Territory,...
Our New South Wales day tours
Scratch the (dirty) underbelly of Sydney's notorious red light district on this sin-drenched Sydney tour. Hear about the notorious figures and big-time pimps who made 'the Cross' what it is today: a gritty, urban hub of vices that come in many guises.
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Get real! Skip the superficial and dive deep into this Sydney tour that reveals the bizarre backstories and incredible histories of the city's icons. Behind the froth and bubble of sexy Sydney lies the stories of the winners who made it big... and those who didn't.
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Step back to a time when rum was currency and Sydney's harboursides overflowed with the stuff. See local drinkers in their natural habitat, join them in their revelry and learn why rum was worth rebelling for.
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Sydney’s world-famous Mardi Gras is the culmination of 200 years of gay and lesbian history, culture and identity. From the gay governor whose conduct scandalised the British Empire to the bright lights and sequins of Oxford Street, these are the sites and stories that have made Sydney one of the world’s queer-friendliest cities.
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Walk a little, eat a little, drink a little! Take an evening journey through Sydney's emerging small bar scene and discover the spots that are popping up around the city in heritage buildings and laneways.
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