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New South Wales is home to the most populated city in Australia, Sydney. And, although Sydney is particularly beautiful, there are also so many other reasons to travel around New South Wales. From the stunning coastline, Rainforests, and unique country towns. Below I have linked to all A World To Lives travel guides on the best places to go in NSW.
Facts About New South Wales
New South Wales only has one international airport in the whole state, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. But from SYD you can connect to multiple cities across NSW and Australia.
NSW has a coastline that stretches 2,137Km and there are over 892 beaches in the state.
There are 870 National parks in New South Wales to explore. And, heaps are along the coast with the most amazing secluded beaches.
6 UNESCO World Heritage sites are in New South Wales, and they are;
- Sydney Opera House.
- Greater Blue Mountains.
- Willandra Lakes Region.
- Gondwana Rainforests of Australia.
- Australian Convict Sites.
- Lord Howe Island Group.
The town of Byron Bay which is only 45 minutes from the Queensland border, is where you’ll find the most easterly point in Australia.
Some of the Best Places to go in NSW Include
So there’s so much to see & do in New South Wales but these are a few cities and regions in the state that I recommend everyone should visit.
Sydney
Sapphire Coast (South Coast of NSW)
The Murray River Region
Blue Mountains
Byron Bay
Tweed Valley
Getting Around New South Wales
As I mentioned above there is one international airport in New South Wales which is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). And, from the city to the airport there are public transport options on trains and buses.
Then the other main airport in NSW is Newcastle (NTL), this is a domestic airport and has regular connections to Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne & Canberra.
New South Wales also has a large interstate train and bus network. Check out the Transport NSW website for timetables and ticket prices.
Below I’ll link to all the articles posted on this site that focus on destinations in New South Wales. This content is always expanding so if you’d like to receive new articles straight to your inbox, sign up for my mailing list here!
Travel Guides to the Best Places to go in NSW 👇🏽
Your Ultimate Guide to the Sapphire Coast, One of Australia’s Hidden Gems
Tweed Valley Restaurants, Top 11 Picks For Best Local Coffee, Cafes & Cocktails
Hidden Gems in Northern NSW, The Best Stops Along The Tweed Coast Road
Planning a Trip? Travel Resources Below;
Where to Next?
If you want to travel around more of Australia, check out my Ultimate Guide to Travel Down Under. Which includes heaps of ideas for your Australian bucket list!
Searching For The Best Flights
Without a doubt the best site for comparing and booking flights is Skyscanner. Just click here to compare flights and get the best prices with Skyscanner.
Booking Accommodation
Then when it comes to booking accommodation; if you’re after a hostel the best place to search is HostelWorld.
Or, if you’d prefer a hotel or resort, Booking.com or Agoda are two of the best sites out there, they consistently return cheap rates.
Get Your Cashback
Before you book though don’t forget to activate your Rakuten browser extension so you get cashback on these bookings.
Don’t know what Rakuten is? Read my guide here!
And, Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
Unfortunately, everything doesn’t always go to plan but travel insurance will protect you when it comes to illness, injury, theft & cancellation. I never travel overseas without travel insurance, it’s just not worth the risk!
Cover-More is a trusted company and they also have COVID-19 benefits available.
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