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.
ANZAC Day Events in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, April 2012
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance held on April 25 to honor the Australians and New Zealanders
who served and died in World War One. It is also a national holiday for
all Australians. ...
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Best Views in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, June 2012
Sydney is good looking – and knows it. Its natural harbour, golden beaches, iconic Sydney Opera House
and Harbour Bridge are sights that never loose their charm. But in a
city this size you ...
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Best Views of Sydney from Above
Written by Brooke, Australia, February 2013
To get a better grasp on the layout of the expansive Sydney city and its over 600 suburbs, a trip up to some of its heights would be in order. As a person who took this approach on her first visit to ...
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Best Waterside Dining in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, January 2012
Thanks to its natural good looks, harbour location and reputation for quality ingredients, Sydney is the city to enjoy a memorable meal with a view. From world class dining to Sydney ’s best fish ...
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Biking in Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, July 2012
Getting around Sydney
on two wheels has never been easier. Cycling is becoming an
increasingly popular way to get around and to see the city for both
locals and tourists alike. Editor’s Note: ...
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Bondi Beach, Photographer's Delight
Written by RobC, New Zealand, October 2011
If you like beaches and you like taking photographs, there's something about Bondi Beach that makes it a great destination. First of all there's the amazing mix of people: more than other beach in ...
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Brewery Tours in Sydney
Written by Brooke, Australia, October 2012
A common conception about Australians involves their love of beer, and
this conception rings true in many ways. Australian beer love is
regional with certain beers being preferred in different ...
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Budget Friendly Things to Do in Sydney
Written by Brooke, Australia, October 2012
Besides having one of the best beach cultures in the world and a climate that rivals that of San Diego , Sydney also ranks in terms of highest costs of living in the world, coming in at number 11 ...
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Central Sydney Highlights: From Top Attractions to Hidden Gems
Written by Emma, Australia, March 2012
It’s hard to miss Sydney’s biggest attractions – just head to the harbour and there they are! But once you’ve seen the Opera House , Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Harbour Bridge ,
what’s ...
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Cockatoo Island - day trip or camping in Sydney Harbour!
Written by Jeff, Australia, October 2010
Cockatoo Island is a Heritage Listed island in Sydney's western harbour. You can get there easily by ferry and once on the island there's a lot to explore. The island has been used for shipbuilding ...
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Crave Sydney International Food Festival
Written by Emma, Australia, September 2011
Crave Sydney is a highlight on any food lovers calendar. Attracting
famous foodies from around the world, Crave hijacks October with an
entire month of food events across Sydney and regional ...
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Discover Sydney’s Inner Precincts
Written by Emma, Australia, August 2011
Sydney
is so much more than its stunning harbour, beaches, bridge and Opera
House. To get to the real heart of the city you’ll need to explore its
inner precincts. Like recalcitrant children, ...
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Eat and Drink In The Rocks
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
Sydney is renowned for its superb restaurants, fresh local produce and fine dining, and The Rocks is the place to enjoy good food with a view! Here’s a small taste of some of the best ...
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Essential Sydney: The Rocks
Written by Emma, Australia, November 2011
The Rocks is a buzzing area in central Sydney , just a short walk from Sydney Harbour Bridge and across from the Sydney Opera House . Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our ...
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Experience the Magic: Harry Potter comes to Sydney
Written by Emma, Australia, December 2011
Australian fans of witchcraft and wizardry are thrilled about the recent opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition at Sydney ’s Powerhouse Museum that debuted on November 19, 2011. The exhibition ...
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