New South Wales

From scenic country drives and long walks to shopping for antiques and drinking wine, Bowral is a fabulous destination for anyone looking for a sophisticated country escape. The hub in the Southern Highlands is only a short drive from Sydney, and you can easily visit Bowral as a day...

Is this California? France? Italy? I hear you say? No, this is Mudgee, NSW. It should come as no surprise that the main things to do in Mudgee revolve around food and wine as this is prime wine-growing country, only 3.5 hours drive from Sydney, there are enough things...

Your heart thumps as you see the two cheetahs approach, their spotted pelage blending into the high, dry grasses. They run around to reveal they are the world’s fastest land mammal. When they spot onlookers, the cheetahs slow down and approach. This is a scene in Dubbo Zoo, a...

Only a 90-minute drive or train ride away from Sydney, the Blue Mountains is a spectacular cool altitude (1000m) that is a great place to hike, eat and photograph. Although it's suitable for a day trip, with so many things to do in the Blue Mountains, staying at least...

For a taste of a quintessential Australian beach holiday, where the campgrounds are filled with the aromas of freshly caught barbecued fish and the cries of “thars she blows” are commonplace during the whale watching season, the NSW south coast may hold the key to your dreams. From the white...

For a NSW holiday mecca with a reputation for surf, sun and sand, Port Macquarie, a four to five-hour drive north of Sydney, offers a great deal than at first meets the eye. Whether you choose to be active or merely find a tranquil corner to relax, there are...