With 6, 2 million inhabitants New South Wales has the highest population in Australia. New South Wales offers a great variety of interesting places to visit varying from snow covered mountainsides, world famous beaches, breath taking country side, to glamorous city life.

Sydney, the state’s capital is one of the most popular tourist attraction, with numerous landmarks on display such as the world famous Opera House and the magnificent Harbour which are the focal point of Sydney’s appeal. Just 15 minutes from downtown Sydney is Bondi Beach, where one can cool off and enjoy the crystal-clear surf together with the colorful beach-side cafes.

The Central Coast is an excellent place for fishing, waterskiing, windsurfing and surfing. With places such as Gosford, Woy Woy, Avoca Beach, ‘The Entrance’ and Newcastle which are only a 2 hour drive north of Sydney. Towards the south of Newcastle is Lake Macquarie a huge saltwater lake which boasts a picturesque 174Km foreshore of eucalyptus trees. Newcastle is also popular for its beaches and beautiful mountain range. Just an easy 110 KM drive north of Sydney we uncover the wine’s wonderland – The Hunter Valley. With over 60 vineyards in the southern part of the valley, this area is ideal for a weekend away, for some relaxing time and some fine wine tasting. Some of the region’s famous spots are Port Stephens, famous for it’s surf and dolphin watching and the tranquil Myall Lakes National Park. A further 500 KM North of Sydney we find Inverell, an area famous for it’s production of Topaz, quartz, silver, sapphires as well as diamonds and tin. Within the centre are some heritage buildings and several art centers worth visiting. The North Coast’s large centre – Coffs Harbour is a major coastal resort town, and very famous for it’s banana plantations. The main attractions of Coff’s Harbour are the beautiful town beaches, south to north we find Boambee Beach, Jetty Beach and Park Beach. Tamworth is a small city located in the New England area of New South Wales, it gained it’s fame from the huge successful country music festival held every January, it is now Australia’s country music capital. It is also rich in agriculture and vineyards.

Far North up the Coast is Ballina with several beaches on offer, such as Shelly Beach, Lighthouse Beach, and the mystical Shaw Bay Lagoon. You can travel along the river with various trips which one can book at the city information centre. The state’s central western slopes located 261 KM west of Sydney are the heart of some of New South Wales’ most rich and picturesque agricultural land. With rural towns such as Orange, which provides some exciting bush walks, some fine wine tasting and flourishing parks and gardens namely – Cook Park, Moulder Park and the Botanical Gardens. 12Kms west of Orange is Lake Canobolas, an artificial lake which is ideal for barbeques and picnics. One can enjoy the sites of Mount Canobolas which is now an extinct volcano. The mountain walks provide a great opportunity to experience some of the country’s fauna including kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, koalas, rosellas and cockatoos. Dubbo is a perfect destination to experience Australia’s typical country town. Located on the Macquarie River and 412 KM north- west of Sydney, Dubbo has a significant shopping area, several historical buildings. Albury is one of the major cities on the NSW – Victorian border. It is an interesting and very attractive town situated on the scenic Murray River. Bathurst located just 270KM west of Sydney is Australia’s oldest inland city and is rich in historical buildings, parks and art museums. It is mostly famous amongst Australians for the famous Bathurst 1000 Super Touring Car Race and the Australian 1000 Classic which are held in October in Mt Panorama. The Southern Coast of New South Wales offers some unique fishing ports and coastal holiday resorts, all the way down to the Victorian boarder.

Air: Sydney is an international gateway to Australia, and international flights from Europe, New Zealand, Asia, Africa and the Americas all serve the city. The main domestic airlines operating in New South Wales are: Aeropelican Air Services, Air Link, Eastern Australian, Jetstar, Qantas, Rex - Regional Express, Sunshine Express and Virgin Blue. Sea: Sydney is a major international port, and cruise lines call from Europe, the Far East and the USA. There are also many day- and half-day cruises from Sydney Harbour, offering everything from sightseeing tours to nearby attractions such as wildlife and aboriginal communities, the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley wine region, to night-time cabaret showboats. Trains: Sydney has through-trains to all other State capitals. The Great South Pacific connects Sydney to Brisbane and Cairns. An internal system of railways runs throughout the State, connecting all the most important towns, tourist resorts and running through to Canberra in the south. Road: Sydney is the focal point of a network that connects every major city. Road distances from many places, however, are enormous, and a journey by even the fastest coach to Darwin, on the northern coast, takes over 92 hours. The State is well served with an excellent road system, as required by the most heavily populated region of the country.