New South Wales Tours, Activities, Attractions and Things to do
Some of the very best Australia has to offer is found in New South Wales. Australia’s premier state has over 880,000 sq km of beauty and diversity that is barely rivaled by its neighbours — Queensland, South Australia, ACT and Victoria.
There is something for every visitor. Big city life, specialty wine and food districts, the sheep and cattle country of the outback regions, historical and cultural sites, the glorious height of mountains and the 204 km of unbeatable coastline... NSW has it all.
Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales has the cosmopolitan vibes of a global metropolis. Exquisite cuisine and alfresco dining are the signature of Sydney’s famous Harbour precincts and the shopping is world class. Take in Sydney Harbour on a harbour cruise or simply walk or ride to get a feel for it yourself!
Local and international designs are displayed in gorgeous boutiques and ultra modern shopping centres. Art galleries and museums abound, demonstrating the legacy of major Australian artists. In contrast there are outdoor markets brimming with local art, craft and specialty food. Exciting nightlife offers local pubs as well as sophisticated clubs, live performance and musicals and a plethora of festivals.
Wondrous sightseeing is a mere pastime in New South Wales. From boating on Sydney Harbour to the rugged beauty of earth and endless sky in the outback, touring NSW offers so many choices. The state is home to Australia’s high country and the spectacular peaks of the Snowy Mountains offer skiing and snowboarding in the best Australian snow conditions. The largest National Park, Kosciusko is in the midst of these peaks.
Less than two hours drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains offer walking tracks in untamed bushland, abseiling and climbing on spectacular rock formations, yoga and meditation retreats and boutique hotels and restaurants.
There are 650 National Parks and reserves in the state and four World Heritage listed areas. Escape to the natural wonders of rainforests, alpine peaks dotted with wildflowers, ancient volcanoes and untouched eucalyptus forests. Meet with the native inhabitants and watch kangaroos and wallabies at play, wombats graze and hundreds of bird species nest and fly.
Do the rounds of some of the oldest wineries in Australia with a tour of the Hunter Valley, just 90 minutes from Sydney. Drink to the accompaniment of fine cheeses chocolates, pastries and preserves, all produced locally. Enjoy the diverse surrounding landscape that encompasses farmland, sandstone escarpments, rainforests and coastal dunes. View the postcard views from a hot air balloon, helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.
Don’t forget to beach cruise in NSW. From viewing dolphins, diving with sharks, surfing, watching whales migrate or even sail or kite boarding on the crystal water and waves, everyone becomes Neptune’s child in this state. With over 200km of the cleanest whitest coastline in the country, this state lives and breathes the beach life of the Pacific Ocean.
There are infinite opportunities to explore New South Wales. Discover it at your own pace and revel in the freedom to wander through the towns and natural wonders at your leisure. An adventurous spirit combined with imagination is the only requirement.
