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New South Wales is made up of 15 diverse
regions, including:
Travel New South Wales and discover
dense forests, golden sandy beaches, sun backed deserts,
snow covered alpine regions or enjoy the art galleries,
museums and shops of Sydney.
Each region has plenty to offer visitors
in terms of accommodation, attractions and events.
The state has a diverse range of native flora and
fauna.
New South Wales is located on the
eastern side of Australia between Queensland and
Victoria. The east coast fronts the Pacific ocean.
The Great Dividing Range runs north-south
down the eastern seaboard, separating the coastal
plains from the drier inland areas.
The state flower is the beautiful waratah,
and the state animal is the unusual platypus.
Snowy Mountains:
Located in the South Eastern part of NSW. Mount Kosciuszko, the highest mountain
on the Australian continent is located in the Snowy Mountains region. The
winter offers skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing activities from June
to October. Summer offers an array of activities including fishing, white
water rafting, hiking, bush walking and mountain biking. Read
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South Coast:
Just a few hours south of Sydney the NSW South Coast stretches from Berry to
Eden. Here you will find unspoilt beaches, seaside villages and rural towns
offering local produce, crafts and industries. There are more than 10 national
parks and marine parks. Enjoy whale watching cruises as the majestic Humpback
whales migrate along the coast line. Read
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Illawarra:
Located on the southern side of Sydney. the Illawarra is an 80km stretch of
coast which includes the Royal National Park - the oldest National Park in
Australia. For the adrenaline addict try parasailing or hang gliding. Read
more
Sydney:
The oldest, largest city in Australia. It is well known for the Opera House
and Harbour Bridge. Built around one of the world's most beautiful harbours,
there is so much to do and see here. Catch a ferry to Taronga zoo or spend
hours in the Art galleries and museums, not to mention wonderful dining,
and great shopping. Read more
Central Coast:
Including 31 pristine beaches the central coast located just north of Sydney
also has magnificent valleys, waterways, mountains and lakes just waiting
to be explored. Enjoy fishing, boating, swimming horse riding and much much
more. Read more
North Coast:
The North coast reaching from Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour and inland to
Dorrigo, offers a variety of landscapes ranging from golden beaches, remote
coves and inlets, dotting the coastline to rich inland forests and wooded mountain
ranges. Read more
Northern Rivers:
This region stretches from the Clarence River up to Tweed Heads on the Queensland
border and out to the foothills of the Great Divide. The Northern Rivers
is a diverse area and is known for its 300kms of pristine beaches, World
Heritage-listed rainforests, hinterlands, lush rolling countryside quaint
townships, rugged cattle country and deep river gorges. Read
more
New England:
Enjoy cool summers in the tablelands, the brilliant autumn colours, the warmth
of an open fire in winter and the fresh spring air. Known for its country
music festivals Tamworth is a popular town for enjoying fishing, white water
rafting or mountain biking. Read more
Hunter Valley:
Abundant with vineyards, the Hunter region is a great place to sample Australian
wines. Alternately relax at a nearby beach or, for a real thrill, try aerobatics
at one of the local airports, or take a 4WD tour at Barrington Tops. Read
more
Central NSW:
Explore the old gold rush towns of Sofala and Hill End or visit a sheep stations.
There are a range of activities including visiting the famous Western Plains
Zoo in Dubbo. There are 14 National Parks which include many caves, or lean
about astronomy at one of the six observatories in the region including the
Radio Telescope at Parkes.
The Blue Mountains:
Located on the western edge of Sydney The Blue Mountains National Park is Australia's
most recent World Heritage area. It contains dramatic canyons, steep valleys,
waterfalls and eucalypt forests. Recently the Wollemi National Park was added
to this world heritage listing to preserve prehistoric Wollemi Pine. Read
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Southern Highlands:
Close to Sydney and wrapped around the Australian Capital Territory it is a
fascinating mix of heritage towns and villages, stunning country gardens
and beautiful waterways. Enjoy local galleries, antique shops, and exquisite
spring gardens. Read more
Riverina:
In the Riverina you will discover national parks, heritage buildings, festivals,
art galleries, historic trains and planes, walking trails, country music,
agricultural shows, museums, producer's markets, rivers and ancient aboriginal
culture. Enjoy sky-diving, gold fossicking, fruit-picking, and much more. Read
more
Murray:
The Murray is one of the world's great rivers, flowing through red river gum
forests, wetlands teeming with birdlife, rich agricultural land and busy
towns. Here is an opportunity to experience the old world charm of a paddle
steamer or hire a houseboat or try catching a famous Murray Cod. Read
more
Outback NSW:
Vivid red earth, bright blue skies, endless horizons, prolific native wildlife
and night skies filled with stars. The mining towns of towns of Broken Hill,
Cobar and White Cliffs are located here. Visit the famous Mundi Mundi Plains
or the Sturt National Park. Read more
New South Wales is located in a temperate
zone and the climate is generally free from extreme
heat and cold. That being said:
The Hottest temperature recorded is
52.8°C at Bourke
The Coldest temperature recorded minus 23.0°C at Charlotte Pass near Mount
Kosciuszko.
Rainfall varies widely over the state.
Sydney has a mild, sunny, climate.
The Kingsford Smith international airport
is located in Sydney. This airport caters for Sydney's
international and domestic air transport. It is relatively
easy to access most of New South Wales via a domestic
flight.
There are major highways crossing the
state and car travel is the most popular way of getting
around the country side.
For more information about New South
Wales visit the NSW Tourism web site www.visitnsw.com.au
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