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Sydney, Australia

Welcome to Sydney and New South Wales!

New South Wales is Australia’s most visited state, home to the famous Hunter Valley wine region, the spectacular Blue Mountains, celebrity surf town Byron Bay and the quirky Outback capital of Broken Hill.

Sydney is its vibrant capital and the largest city in Australia. Marvel at the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, catch the ferry to Manly, have a swim at Bondi Beach and stroll through the historic Rocks district.

Lonely Planet in New South Wales

Community spirit and resilience shone through and aided the recovery of regions affected by the 2019/20 bushfires in Australia, leading to the destination being recognised in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list for 2021.

We explore areas of New South Wales that were affected and the range of experiences that travellers can enjoy when visiting. A road trip to the pristine beaches and Aboriginal Culture on the South Coast, wine tasting and sustainable touring in the Southern Highlands or adventure in Port Stephens and Port Macquarie, there is so much to explore in New South Wales.

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