Fun on the beach, New South Wales

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When you think of New South Wales, chances are your first thought is of Sydney. Images probably spring to mind of that incredible harbour and those iconic structures that punctuate its shores. It’s an enticing destination, but it’s also the gateway to some of the most spectacular scenery in Australia. Head inland just half an hour or so, past dusty paddocks sparsely stocked with funny looking sheep and houses tucked between the gum trees, and you’ll climb an escarpment that marks the start of the Blue Mountains.

Australia’s colonial past is much in evidence in quaint towns like Blaxland and Leura, but so too is the more ancient, Aboriginal heritage. It’s the perfect region for a driving holiday, but there are plenty of other options too: head either north or south of Sydney and you’ll find uncrowded beaches and unspoilt coastal towns aplenty. Fancy exploring one of the country’s great wine regions?

Head for the Hunter Valley, just a couple of hours from Sydney, and if you’re not in any hurry, take the inland route via the beautiful Hawkesbury River. Further north, Newcastle is the gateway to more spectacular coastline, including some of the best surf beaches in the world. It really doesn’t matter which way you head when you leave Sydney – maybe the best option is to simply go where the road takes you.

Whichever direction you choose, you’ll find historic towns, varied wildlife, Heritage-listed National Parks and a warm Aussie welcome.

 

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