New South Wales

New South Wales has endless unspoilt beaches, breathtaking natural treasures and home to one of the world’s most famous and vibrant cities.

• Climb Sydney’s Iconic Harbour Bridge
• Sample Hunter Valley’s finest wines
• Marvel at the Blue Mountains National Park
• Spend your days relaxing on NSW’s beautiful coastline

Sydney, or The Harbour City, as its commonly known is home to many of Australia’s must-see attractions – such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge – but also abounds in sophisticated dining, secret harbour beaches and hole-in-the-wall coffee shops. You’ll find cultural riches such as galleries, museums, theatre companies and alternative cinema, without ever being too far from those glistening million-dollar views.

A 90 minute drive from Sydney lies The World Heritage Area of the Blue Mountains. With abundant natural beauty, excellent hiking, spectacular scenery and quaint towns and villages, it makes a popular getaway from the big smoke. Walk to the foot of the on the 998-step Giant Stairway, or glide between clifftops on the , 270 metres (886 feet) above ancient ravines. Stroll around picturesque villages Leura and Blackheath for antique stores, quirky cafés and top-notch restaurants.

Two hours drive North of Sydney lies the Hunter Valley, home to more than 120 wineries, gourmet restaurants and luxury retreats. Here you can taste a diverse variety of wines at the cellar doors, including semillons at the 1886-built winery; the Graveyard Shiraz at ; and famous Vat 1.

You will be spoilt for choice with the beautiful beaches of New South Wales. From a number of options in Sydney itself, to Jervis Bay, home to some of the whitest sands in Australia and not forgetting the popular resort of Byron Bay.