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 ...
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How to get from the sydney airport to the main city centre
Written by koalakiss86, Australia, November 2010
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 ...
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The Perfect Cup of Coffee in Sydney!!
Written by Tighthead Prop, Australia, September 2010
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 ...
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If you like the QVB, try the Strand Arcade
Written by Undercover American, Australie, October 2010
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 ...
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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 ...
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Snorkeling at Manly Beach
Written by Undercover American, Australie, December 2010
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 ...
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Sydney Harbour Cruises
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ...
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Seeing an Opera in Sydney
Written by Viator, November 2012
Enjoy a night at the opera under the stars with magnificent views of Sydney Harbour or visit Australia’s most famous man-made icon and birthplace of Australian Opera, the Sydney Opera House. While ...
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3 Days in Sydney: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ...
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Sydney Foodie Guide
Written by Sydney Expert: Suanne, February 2011
When you come to Sydney remember we are foodies! We love our food and our culturally diverse menus are heavily influenced by Asian cuisine. Sometimes our American visitors arrive on our shores and ...
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Sydney Beach Guide
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ...
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Whale Watching in Sydney
Written by Viator, October 2012
The east coast of Australia acts as a 'whale highway' for humpback whales, which, from May to December, cruise close to Sydney's shore on their annual migration. During this time, you are virtually ...
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Wine Tours from Sydney
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ...
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Canberra from Sydney
Written by Viator, July 2010
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: ...
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Bondi Sculpture by the Sea
Written by Chou Fleur, Australia, October 2010
An annual public exhibition of sculptures (late October - early November) along the coastal walk between Bondi Beach and Tamarama. And it is FREE!
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