New South Wales

From restaurants with harbour views to cutting-edge fusion cuisine, Sydney is a gastronome’s dream destination.

Sydney has one of Australia’s best arts calendars with world class groups Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet, Sydney Dance Company, the Sydney Symphony, Australian Chamber and Brandenburg Orchestras.

The Sydney Observatory offers a chance to view the moon through a 3D show and a space telescope. The Australian National Maritime Museum has spectacular displays of our seafaring history, with interactive science and culture at The Powerhouse Museum.

Sydney’s surrounding regions include the spectacular beaches, lake & rainforest of the Hunter, Australia’s oldest wine producing region.

The Blue Mountains features the spectacular Three Sisters rock formations, the Scenic Railway & Skyway Cable Car traversing the Katoomba Falls Gorge, bushwalking, canyoning, abseiling and climbing & art galleries throughout Katoomba, Leura, Blackheath and Springwood, home of the late artist Norman Lindsay.

Port Stephens on NSW’s North Coast has spectacular scenery from Tomaree Headland, whale watching at Fingal Bay, bottlenose dolphins at Shoal Bay, quad biking on Stockton Bight sand dunes & diving at Halifax Point and Fly Point.

The lookouts at Sublime Point, Mount Keira Stanwell Tops and Bald Hilll offer stunning views of the Illawarra region. Bulli - pretty beaches, cosy cafes, galleries & antique shops.

Wollongong has a great mix of adventure sports, golf courses, bike trails, surfing beaches & gourmet restaurants. Further south are the coastal delights of Shellharbour, the picturesque Kiama, famous for its naturally occurring ‘Blowhole’ and the beautiful Seven Mile Beach.