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NSW Unmapped Road Trip
So, what happens when you combine an Aussie, an American, a Kiwi, 2 Canucks, and a Brit, you put them in a bus and send them on a 30 day road trip through New South Wales with no itinerary?
We brought together six world travellers and put them on a month-long road trip to capture the best that NSW, Australia has to offer. We pulled travellers from all over the world to provide a rich perspective on the unique experiences to be had in NSW.
Follow the adventures of Kelly, Seattle, John, Kyle, and Josh as they meet new people and discover the best of Sydney and New South Wales.
Want to find out more about the Road Trip? Read the blogs from the trip here.
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Part 5 - A New Outlook
Mitch Tomlinson, photographer and all round good guy joins the Unmapped team to show them all that there is to see in Byron.
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Part 6 - Full Circle
Reminisce all the good times on the Unmapped roadtrip by watching the last instalment now.
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Part 1 - The Open Road
What happens when you combine an Aussie, an American, a Kiwi, 2 Canucks, and a Brit, you put them in 1 bus and send them on a 30 day road trip through New South Wales with no itinerary?
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Part 2 - Into It All
DJ Alison Wonderland joins our bloggers to show them around
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Part 3 - The Social Life
UK blogger John O'Nolan gives his perspective on NSW and the #unmapped project.
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Part 4 - Coasting
Dan from Art vs. Science joins the Unmapped roadtrip to spice things up a bit.
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Part 5 - A New Outlook
Mitch Tomlinson, photographer and all round good guy joins the Unmapped team to show them all that there is to see in Byron.
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Sydney insider tips
Check out our tips for the hottest bars, restaurants, designers and parties in Sydney.
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NSW Road Trips
Get ready for the best road trips in Australia because NSW has it all, from coastal drives to outback odysseys.
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#unmapped Road Trip teaser
30 days, 6 travellers, 1 bus, unlimited possibilities
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Surf New South Wales
With more than 1,300km of coastline dotted with sandy shores, NSW is basically one long clean break. From the glamorous beachfronts of Manly and Bronte in Sydney, to the surfing meccas of Lennox Heads and Port Macquarie in the state's north, to Wollongong, Batemans Bay and Merimbulain the south, the state is tailor-made for surfing safaris.
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Backpack New South Wales
Thousands of years before backpackers created the Hippie Trail, the Indigenous Australians used to go 'walkabout' around what is now New South Wales. In colonial times life on the road was taken up a notch, when prospectors, shearers and stockman travelled with lightweight bedrolls called swags.
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NSW Working Holidays
The Australian Government encourages cultural exchanges and closer international ties by allowing young travellers from certain countries to supplement their income with short-term employment and stay in the country for up to twelve months. For those who qualify, there's a heap of awesome jobs waiting to filled in New South Wales. Many young travellers use this as a way to experience the authentic Australian lifestyle and fund their travel across Australia.
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Discover Sydney
Sydney is one of the most beautiful and vibrant cities in the world. Its natural surroundings and glorious harbour make it a must-see destination. From the dramatic silhouette of the Sydney Opera House, the arch of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, fantastic shopping, waterfront dining and buzzing nightlife, the city will leave you captivated.
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Captured by the City - Sydney with Blondie and Brownie
Watch Blondie and Brownie on their Sydney adventures. The girls get down where the surf's up; get their fill on a journey full of flavours; shop 'til they drop; choose their own thrill seeking adventure; head to where mother nature delivers and, finally, raise a glass to it all to the sound of a rockin' beat.
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Tourism NSW - 7 Days in Sydney - Arrival Day
Follow young travellers as they explore Sydney for the first time
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Tourism NSW - 7 Days in Sydney - Day One
The first day in Sydney for our group of young travellers
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Tourism NSW - 7 Days in Sydney - Day Two - Surfing, Bondi. Bare Foot Bowls.
Our young travellers head to Bondi on the second day of their Sydney experience.
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Surfing NSW
With more than 1,300km of coastline dotted with sandy shores, New South Wales is basically one long clean break. From the glamorous beachfronts of Manly and Bronte in Sydney, to the surfing meccas of Lennox Heads and Port Macquarie in the state's north, to Wollongong, Batemans Bay and Merimbulain the south, the state is tailor-made for surfing safaris.
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Backpack New South Wales
Thousands of years before backpackers created the Hippie Trail, Indigenous Australians used to go 'walkabout' around what is now New South Wales. In colonial times life on the road was taken up a notch, when prospectors, shearers and stockman travelled with lightweight bedrolls called swags.
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Mountain Bike NSW
If you love mountain biking, you're going to love New South Wales. With thousands of kilometres of back roads, fire trails and single-tracks weaving through rainforests, beaches, mountains and the outback, it's an awesome, action-packed way to take in the spectacular landscapes the state is renowned for.
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Climb New South Wales
Evolving from a necessity in alpine environments to a popular global sport, rock climbing is a challenge your body and mental strength. But that doesn't mean it's only for the experts, with a long list of certified rock-climbing guides in NSW.
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Music & Nightlife NSW
Sydney knows how to party, with its impressive calendar of events that puts many world cities to shame. In March the Sydney Mardi Gras parade paints the entire town rainbow, while our summer music and dance festivals are legendary. International sporting events run throughout the year -- and everyone knows Sydney Harbour is the place to be on New Year's Eve.
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NSW Road Trips
Crisscrossed by a network of well-kept highways and scenic, winding roads, New South Wales makes for some of the best road trips in Australia. Bypassing red outback plains, snow covered mountain and long lonely stretches of coast, they're more than just thoroughfares -- they're paths of discovery.
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New South Wales Wine
New South Wales reputation as a hub for new-world winemaking harks back to 1788, when a vineyard was planted in Sydney's historical Rocks neighbourhood. And while that first vineyard has long since disappeared, the state now boasts 14 internationally recognised cool-climate winemaking regions. Each produces different grape varietals with stories to unearth on some of the best wine tours in Australia.
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NSW Working Holidays
The Australian Government encourages cultural exchanges and closer international ties by allowing young travellers from certain countries to supplement their income with short-term employment and stay in the country for up to twelve months. For those who qualify, there's a heap of awesome jobs waiting to filled in New South Wales. Many young travellers use this as a way to experience the authentic Australian lifestyle and fund their travel across Australia.
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Tourism NSW - 7 Days in Sydney - Day Three
Day three sees our travellers head to Palm Beach and Manly for some whale watching
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Tourism NSW - 7 Days in Sydney - Day Four
Day four is time to conquer Sydney Harbour's icons - climbing the Bridge and checking out the Opera House
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Tourism NSW - 7 Days in Sydney - Day Five
Day five sees the travellers head to Taronga Zoo, The Royal Botanic Gardens and some of Sydney's best pubs
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Tourism NSW - 7 Days in Sydney - Day Six
Our travellers head to the Blue Mountains for the second last day of their adventure in Sydney.
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Tourism NSW - 7 Days in Sydney - Day Seven
The final day for our young travellers is spent in the Hunter Valley, home to the oldest wineries in Australia.
