Welcome to New South Wales For Everyone
Sandwiched between Queensland and Victoria on Australia's eastern seaboard, New South Wales is known for its diversity of landscape and attractions, ranging from outback to city, rugged mountains to sheltered harbours, subtropical rainforests to expansive sandy beaches. The modst populated of the Australian states, its capital city is Sydney, the oldest European settlement in Australia and largest city in the country.
Capital City: Sydney
A significant global and domestic tourist destination, Sydney is regularly declared to be one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world, admired for its harbour, beautiful coastline, warm and pleasant climate and cosmopolitan culture. Sydney was the birthplace of modern Australia, being established in 1788 as a British penal colony.
Top destinations
Pacific Coast Beaches: the coast of New South Wales stretches some 1,973 kms, and along most of its length can be found some of the finest beaches not only in the country, but in the world. They are a summer playground for locals and visitors, and surfers and beachcombers alike.
The Hunter Valley: New South Wales' premier wine region, The Hunter is also Australia���s oldest and one of its most well-known. Famous for food and wine, and only two hours drive from Sydney, the Hunter Valley has also made a name for producing some of the most spectacular events.
Broken Hill: once the backbone and focal point of Australia's mining industry, Broken Hill has become like a magnet, drawing film makers, artists and visitors alike to experience the vibrant yet subtle colours and magical light of the outback. Its dark red soil contrasting with clear blue skies where the wedge-tailed eagle soars, appealing to something deep in the soul.
The Southern Highlands: the agriculturally rich Southern Highlands has in recent times become a retreat for the wealthy and those who want the creature comforts of the city but still live in the country. It is also a popular day, weekend or holiday destination those seeking to escape the fast pace the city for the serenity of the country.
The Blue Mountains: a segment of the Great Dividing Range with an area of 141,000 hectares, The Blue Mountains begins about 64 kms west of Sydney. They contain some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in eastern Australia - tremendous sandstone precipices ringing densely wooded valleys which, viewed from a distance, are of an intense cobalt blue, hence the range's name.
Snowy Mountains: though not high by world standards, the Snowy Mountains have a unique beauty all of their own that brings visitors back time and time again - for the mountain air, hiking over pristine landscapes, or fishing for trout in its crystal clear rivers and lakes, in spring, or skiing its snow covered slopes in winter.
The Hawkesbury River: nestled between the cities of Sydney and Newcastle, the Hawkesbury River is navigable for over 100 kilometres with an incredibly varied 1100 kilometres of foreshore fringe. It is trult one of the most beautiful and varied waterways of Australia, if not the world.
