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The heart of New South Wales, Sydney truly dazzles. With more than 90 sun-drenched
beaches, a relaxed attitude and year-round events, it’s a vibrant world-class harbourside
city and the gateway to an amazing abundance of extraordinary landscapes
Top 5: Must Dos
■ Cruise with dolphins:
Set sail at Jervis Bay,
less than three hours from
Sydney
■ Bohemian Byron Bay:
Follow the Pacific Coast
Touring Route
■ Vineyards overview: Take a hot air
balloon over the Hunter Valley,
before heading to a spa or one of
the 120 wineries
Capella Lodge, Lord Howe Island
■ Greater Blue Mountains Drive:
Series of linked drives and discovery
trails which encircle the Greater
WHAT TO DO. NEXT LEVEL .
Blue Mountains World
There’s no place like New South Wales, a place Romantic and secluded with fantastic weather Heritage Area
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with an armful of unforgettable experiences and no wet season, Lord Howe Island is our ■ Take a road trip: Drive
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from Sydney’s sophistication and romance to secret. A two-hour flight from Sydney, this via the coast or the
the ruggedness of the outback and wine tasting exclusive World Heritage site allows only 400 mountains from Sydney
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in the Hunter Valley. As for any water-based visitors at one time. The island is encircled by to Melbourne
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activities, legendary Bondi Beach is there for the world’s southernmost coral reef with its
anyone who wants to surf, or wildlife lovers kaleidoscopic display of abundant coral and
We Aussie Specialists
can kayak with dolphins in Byron Bay. 500 species of fish in its crystal clear waters.
Become a New South Wales specialist.
To experience Sydney Harbour, recommend Or your clients could experience romance in
Learn more on the fantastic state and
seeing it from above on BridgeClimb, on the the outback at Burrawang West Station – it’s a
sell it with confidence. Benefits include
water in a kayak, on a jetboat or sailing on unique five-star luxury retreat, only an hour’s
fam trips and regular destination
a luxury yacht. Or take off on a seaplane for flight from Sydney.
updates.
www.specialist.australia.com
breathtaking aerial views.
The Sydney Opera House is another must –
WHAT’S NEW?.
book a performance or the new Essentials tour
Get in touch
■ Blue Mountains Private Safaris: Sleep out in
to make the most of it. in a traditional Australian swag, with a touch of
Contact Tourism New South Wales:
Sydney is also the heart of two of Australia’s style,
www.bluemountainsprivatesafaris.com
Call us on: 0207 438 4644, Write to us
great journeys – the Pacific Coast Touring
at:
info@tnsw.australia.com
■ llawarra Fly Treetop Walk: Discover the
Or visit:
www.sydney.com to download
Route and Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive. rainforest canopy on this elevated walk on the
the Sydney and New South Wales Guide
Getting around Sydney itself couldn’t be South Coast,
www.illawarrafly.com.au
and holiday planners.
simpler, with its excellent public transport ■ Chic In The City Tour: A guided shopping
system. The best time to visit is in the summer, trip round Sydney’s most trendy precincts for
when Sydney is packed with fun-filled events fashionistas,
www.chicinthecitytours.com
such as the Sydney Festival, but its warm ■ Whale Watching Sydney: Take a cruise
temperatures and sunshine make any time during whale migration season (mid May –
of the year ideal. December),
www.whalewatchingsydney.net
Published in association with Tourism Australia
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