New South Wales Travel Tips
New South Wales (NSW) is Australia's most populous state and home to Sydney, with its attention-grabbing bridge and opera house and a cockiness that bites you on the bum.
In between the urban sprawls, NSW is Australia's most diverse state, filled with outback vistas, alpine territory, rain forests and golden surf. Spend a day exploring the Blue Mountains or any number of rugged national parks.
Best Thai Restaurant in Sydney
Hands-down, the best Thai restaurant in Sydney (at least city center) is Spice I Am in Surry Hills (90 Wentworth Ave). It's always crowded, and deservedly so. I love the larb (it's seriously spicy ... Continue Reading »
How to get from the sydney airport to the main city centre
The train station in Sydney airport is right out the front of the airport, for around $13 Australian catch a train into the city centre which should take about 30mins to get to. From there all the ... Continue Reading »
If you like the QVB, try the Strand Arcade
The Strand Arcade is sort of like the Queen Victoria Building's half sister. (No, not Feodora, it's a building). Like the better known QVB, the Strand Arcade is a beautifully restored shopping ... Continue Reading »
Ocean Walk from Bondi to Coogee
If you love clifftop walking with beautiful beaches and bays between, you'll love this walk. It kicks off at Bondi Beach near Icebergs (that's the big pool on the south end of the beach). From here ... Continue Reading »
Snorkeling at Manly Beach
It's surprising to find real fish in a beach so close to the city but snorkeling in Manly Beach is actually worth it. Keep your eye out for seahorses, they are a rare site but you can find them ... Continue Reading »
Take a trip to Balmain
You can take one of the Sydney Ferries to Balmain to check out an area of Sydney with lots of interesting old terrace houses. Check out the restaurants and cafes and do a bit of shopping Continue Reading »
The American Cup Sailing on Sydney Harbour
The American Cup Sailing on Sydney Harbour lets you have a taste of the " sport of the rich and the famous"- competitive yacht racing, whist still being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery ... Continue Reading »
The Perfect Cup of Coffee in Sydney!!
Can't start the day without a decent cup of coffee ?? Then head to Single Origin Roasters (60-64 Reservoir St in Surry Hills, in Sydney). They roast their own, and specialize in crop-to-cup, single ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Sydney: Suggested Itineraries
Sydney, the Harbour City - sunny, welcoming, familiar - and why wouldn't it be with all those famous icons? The Opera House , that sparkling harbor , breathtaking views, cutting-edge dining, and ... Continue Reading »
Sydney Harbour Cruises
Sydney Harbour is one of the world’s most famous natural harbours, due, in large part, to its great beauty and excellent proximity to the excitement of big city living. 240 kilometers of shoreline ... Continue Reading »
Wine Tours from Sydney
Many of the fine Australian wines served at Sydney’s world-class restaurants and wine bars are sourced from New South Wales’ famous Hunter Valley vineyards. The Hunter Region is around 150km (95 ... Continue Reading »
Canberra from Sydney
For a complete change of pace from Australia’s largest city, head out on a day trip which will take you south through small towns, farmland and rugged forests before arriving in the nation’s capital: ... Continue Reading »
Sydney Beach Guide
If you’ve come to Sydney, then you’re thinking big city, and you’re thinking big beach. You want to know what’s what. Well, here’s the long and the short of what to expect. Sydney’s premier ... Continue Reading »
Bondi Sculpture by the Sea
An annual public exhibition of sculptures (late October - early November) along the coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama. And it is FREE! Continue Reading »
Blue mountains - the three sisters
The three sisters at the blue mountains is a wonderful natural rock formation and a popular tourist destination. From the three sisters you can walk down the Giant Stairway and take one of the many ... Continue Reading »
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