New South Wales

Overview

Regional New South Wales is home to the majestic Blue Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site within easy reach of Sydney; Hunter Valley, one of the country’s top wine regions boasting a cornucopia of world-class wineries; Wollongong, which lies south of Sydney on the awe-inspiring Grand Pacific Drive; Newcastle, the second-oldest city in Australia; and Byron Bay, one of New South Wales’s best surf and beach destinations.

What to See

Sydney - The state's capital, the oldest and most populous city in Australia, is famed for Sydney Harbour, widely considered one of the earth’s most beautiful harbors, and the Sydney Opera House, one of the world’s most distinctive buildings. 

Blue Mountains - These majestic mountains boast sweeping vistas, towering sandstone ridges, verdant valleys, cascading waterfalls, eucalyptus forests, and ancient Aboriginal rock art. 

Hunter Valley - The Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s top wine regions and home to a cornucopia of world-class wineries. 

Wollongong - Located south of Sydney on the Grand Pacific Drive, Wollongong boasts epic surf, breathtaking beaches, shoreline rock pools, and astounding natural beauty. 

Byron Bay - Coastal Byron Bay is one of New South Wales’s premier surf and beach destinations. It is also home to Australia’s most easterly point. 

Newcastle - The second-oldest city in Australia is known for its golden-sand beaches and surfing.