New South Wales Travel Guide

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The Sydney Harbour Bridge at night with the Sydney Opera House and city skyline in the background.
A sunset over a beach with three people walking.
A surfer riding a wave in the ocean.
A beach with a person standing near rocks, the ocean, and a sunset.
A tree-lined street with parked cars and a pedestrian crossing.

Popular cities in New South Wales

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Sydney
Known for Dining, Ports and Shopping
Escape to Sydney! Enjoy its opera, museums and art.

Reasons to visit

  • Sydney Opera House
  • Circular Quay
  • Sydney Harbour Bridge
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A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a road leading to the sea.
Newcastle
Known for Family-friendly, Sea and Hunting
Escape to Newcastle! Enjoy its library, parks and kitesurfing.

Reasons to visit

  • Newcastle Beach
  • Merewether Beach
  • Foreshore Park
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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and a few people in the water.
Coffs Harbour
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Marinas
Coffs Harbour is calling! Discover its beaches, marina, rainforest and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Big Banana Fun Park
  • Jetty Beach
  • Coffs Harbour Jetty
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A waterfront cityscape at dusk with buildings, a dock, and boats.
Wollongong
Known for Beaches, Shopping and Ports
Wollongong awaits: its beaches, cafes, rainforest and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Wollongong City Beach
  • North Wollongong Beach
  • Sea Cliff Bridge
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A lighthouse on a cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Byron Bay
Known for Beaches, Biking and Swimming
Experience the beaches, surfing and whale watching in Byron Bay!

Reasons to visit

  • Wategos Beach
  • Main Beach
  • Cape Byron Lighthouse
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A starry night sky with the Milky Way visible, a dense cluster of stars, and a forested foreground.
Bowral
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Gardens
Get away to relaxing Bowral! Enjoy the golf, bars and gardens.
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Stay near popular New South Wales attractions

The Sydney Opera House with its distinctive sail-like design, surrounded by water and a cityscape in the background.

Sydney Opera House

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Find out what shows are happening at Sydney Opera House, a popular theatre in Sydney. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
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