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Byron Bay is world famous, the most easterly point in mainland Australia and the first place in Australia to witness the sun rising. here
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Byron Bay is world famous, the most easterly point in mainland Australia and the first place in Australia to witness the sun rising. here
The Princes Highway leads south towards the quieter coastal regions. There are also two main rivers; the Murray and the Darling. The climate is generally hotter the further north, dryer the further west and colder the further south. This makes it ideal for surfing, skiing, and bushwalking. more
The first European settlement was built in 1788 at the Sydney Harbour where Captain Arthur Phillip arrived with 11 sailing ships. Captain Cook had originally planned on setting up a colony at Botany Bay, although Captain Arthur Phillip decided on the more suitable Port Jackson (better known as Sydney Harbour). more
There are also the inland regions including the South West, Central West, North West and Outback stretching to south Queensland and east South Australia, as well as New England and the Snowy Mountains. Both Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island are also part of New South Wales.
New South Wales is Australias most populated state with over 6.2 million inhabitants. The state houses the countries largest and arguably the countries most well known city; Sydney, home to Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.
Festival of the Winds: in mid-September, join the throngs on Bondi Beach for Australia’s largest kite-flying festival, including some very imaginative and colourful designs. more
Bluesfest Byron Bay: over the long Easter weekend, head to Byron Bay for this blues music festival, featuring energetic performances, concerts and the occasional (rescued) koala. [links]
New South Wales winters are mild, and although it can get chilly, with temperatures dropping to as low as 7°C in Sydney, it’s still possible to explore the Blue Mountains without getting too cold. If you’re planning on exploring outside, bring a jacket just in case, or warm up with a wine tasting session in the Hunter Valley. Winter also marks the height of the whale watching season, and there’s nowhere better to spot a humpback or two than Port Stephens.
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To assist you to quickly access travel and holiday information on your favorite New South Wales Holiday destination, we have provided below a comprehensive Travel Destination Directory to New South Wales. Simply active your chosen NSW holiday destination, and you will be able to access all the travel information, including road maps, accommodations, local travel information, attractions, and things to do in any town of New South Wales. more
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Another wonderful aspect of Byron Bay is the idyllic countryside and lush vegetation that encircle the area. This makes north New South Wales an excellent destination for scenic drives and tramping. Of these one of the best sites is Cape Byron, home to the spectacular and historic Byron lighthouse. A 4km scenic walking track will take you round the cape from the Captain Cook Lighthouse on Lighthouse Road. There’s a great chance of coming face to face with wallabies, bush turkeys and wild goats on your final rainforest stretch. Today, perhaps embark on one of the scenic walks, or otherwise potter up and down the coast in search of hidden beaches, wonderful scenery, and quaint country towns. [links]
Guests can choose to enjoy a leisurely morning in the wilderness surrounds, or otherwise rise early join an optional tour that will showcase the highlights of the local environment. For the latter, you could be served breakfast in the company of wild kangaroos, before exploring the World Heritage-listed area in a four-wheel-drive with a qualified ecological guide. In the evening, dine under the stars and lose yourself in the silence of the great outdoors. more
The best of Australian’s New South Wales touring holiday is a 14-night, in-depth exploration of much-loved New South Wales, including city, coast and countryside. Starting in Sydney, there is time to get to know the city before driving into the Blue Mountains and on to Jervis Bay on the coast. From here it’s by air to Byron Bay and Lord Howe Island.
Having introduced yourself to the wonders below the waves, today you could keep your feet on solid ground and explore the rugged beauty of the island. Rare birds, plants and geology abound, and these are best discovered by joining an ecological walk to the summit of Mount Gower, which is consistently rated as one of Australia’s best day walks. Alternatively, you could ‘bus it’ around the island to get you bearings, or even play 9 holes on one of Australia’s most scenic golf courses.
Available year-round subject to the opening period of the hotels, from about £5,700 per person.