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Holidays New South Wales  -  Travel information New South Wales [ NWS ].

Regions of New South Wales : Blue Mountains, Capital Country, Central Coast, Central NSW, Hunter Valley, Illawarra, Lord Howe Island, Murray, New England North West, North Coast NSW, Northern Rivers, Orana, Outback NSW, Outer Sydney, Riverina, Snowy Mountains, South Coast NSW, Southern Tablelands, Sydney and The Murray.

Important Cities: Newcastle, Sydney and Wollongong [ all three along the coast ].

Other cities: Albury, Broken Hill, Dubbo, Tamworth, Armidale, Lismore, Nowra and Coffs Harbour.

Tourist destinations New South Wales : Blue Mountains outside Sydney with the Three Sisters rock formation, Hunter Valley [ wine region ] and Snowy Mountains, a popular ski resort.

NWS is the most populated area of Australia and oldest state of all.

Borders in the north with Queensland, in the west with South Australia and in the south with Victoria. The coastal area is overlooking the Tasman Sea.

Two federal enclaves: Australian Capital Territory [ ACT ] en Jervis Bay Territory.

Capital City New South Wales : Sydney


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Car Rentals

 Holiday Autos  -  
Holiday Autos offers the best fully inclusive car hire prices. Get cheap car hire quickly and securely online with holidayautos.co.uk, the experts in online car rental.

 Sixt  -  
Pick-Up Station / Return Station: North + West, Rest + Perth

  
From Enhanced Hertz Driving Directions to Emergency Roadside Assistance, check out the many reasons why Hertz is #1 in Car Rental

Holiday Homes

 South Coast Accommodation  -  Southern Highlands Accommodation
Self Contained Cottages, Caravan Parks on the South Coast NSW.
 South Coast Leisure Times
 Holiday-rentals.com

Hotels & Inns / Motels

 Booking - Hotels in New South Wales  -  Hotels in Sydney and Kirribilli

 Central Railway Hotel ***, 240 Chalmers Street, 2010 Sydney
Central Railway Hotel is centrally located in Chalmers Street near Central Railway Station, the heart of Sydney's Transport System. The hotel is an ideal base from which to leisurely explore, or do business in Sydney. It is within minutes of the Central Business District, Circular Quay, Chinatown and within 15 minutes to Sydney's famous Beaches.

  

 

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

 Budget Motel Chain
 Flag Choice Motels

Hostels / Guest Houses / Country House

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 Oz Talk Travel  -  Australia travel packages to New South Wales and beyond
The following Australia travel packages include a visit to New South Wales as part of their itinerary, find out more about New South Wales on our New South Wales travel information and New South Wales highlights pages.
 Vacations OZ
For that holiday of a lifetime in Australia visit vacation-oz.co.uk. From simple flight bookings to car hire, tours, accommodation and insurance we will make your holiday.
 Voyages Jules Verne  -  Great Journeys for the discerning traveller
 1st Class Holidays  -  bus, rail, ferries
Independent Travel and pre-planned Independent Tours, Adventure & Sport, Self-Drive Tours, Escorted Tours, Group & Incentive Travel.
 ANZCRO  -  itinerary planning experts
Their aim is to maximise your Aussie experience. Most popular: 9 nights Sydney -- Ayers Rock -- Cairns, 12  nights Melbourne - Sydney - Cairns, 12 nights Sydney - Ayers Rock - Cairns - Hamilton Island and 20 nights Sydney - Ayers Rock - Alice - Darwin - Cairns - QLD Islands - Sydney.
 Easyrider
 Jungle Tours
 Sahara Outback Tours
 Swindon Travel  -  independent travel agent - specialist travel knowledge Australia
 West Coasr Explorer

Travel Guides New South Wales

Travel guides New South Wales 

New South Wales (Lonely Planet S.) -  by Sally O'Brien, Miriam Raphael, Paul Smitz
Features expert coverage on NSW's natural environment and what makes Sidneysiders tick. Indudes a hip walking tour of the best places to see and be seen in downtown Sydney, plus novices' guides to skiing & surfers guide to the state's best beaches. Includes gatefold map for travelling around the state.
Paperback 416 pages (July 2004); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications
Sydney (Eyewitness Travel Guides) 
The hippest city Down Under, sensational Sydney has it all. Catch the best surf on Bondi Beach, soak up the tranquility of the Blue Mountains or hit the sights of central Sydney harbour with this travel guide. It includes top tips on the best hotels, bars, cafes and restaurants.
Paperback 264 pages (November 6, 2003); Publisher: Dorling Kindersley

Transport / How do I travel to New South Wales

 Canberra Airport
 Newcastle Airport
 Sydney Airport
 Wollongong Airport 

 Ebookers  -  
Flight tickets Sydney.

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  price comparison possible

 Firefly Express  -  coach line
 Greyhound 
 Premier Motor Coaches 

Rail International 
The Australia Flexi Pass gives you the flexibility of 15 or 22 days of non-consecutive travel within a 6 month validity period - enabling you to travel on the services of the Great Southern Railway- Queensland Rail and CountryLink. You can stop when you wish to enjoy the country without wasting any valuable days on your pass. Click here to find our more.

 The indian Pacific  -  railroad
 The Overland  -  railroad

 Superbus Australia  -  many links coach travel in Australia

 CityRail  -  Tickets & Fares / Timetable
The CityRail network is one of the most cost effective, reliable and convenient ways to travel around Sydney and beyond. Network covers suburban Sydney and extends to the Hunter, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions.

 Sydney Buses  -  Your guide to bus services in Sydney - trip planner / time table
Sydney Buses gets you to your place of work, leisure, shopping and more. Sydney Buses also operates the popular Sydney Explorer and Bondi Explorer tourist services as part of the Sydney Pass ticket.

  Weather Australia  -  the weather in New South Wales

 Maps International  -   
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Travelmate  -  Australian Route Planner
 Map of New South Wales [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection ]
New South Wales maps at Amazon 
Sydney (Lonely Planet City Map S.)  
This map is a must if you're trying to negate your way around Sydney. We started of with this map at the beginning, lost it in the middle and were extremely grateful to find it again towards the end of our trip. The maps that you are given in hotels or buy in shops over there are for some reason useless! They only highlight the larger roads which aren't too bad if you're driving around, but on foot is pain when you have to retrace your blunder in the heat. As in any city that is new to you, the one way streets are difficult to tackle. This map illustrates all they one way streets clearly, has the City Rail and ferry map, and is plastic coated and light enough to fold into your bag.
Map 16 pages (January 2005); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Visit New South Wales  -  Tourist Information

 New South Wales Government
Arts & Culture: Art Galleries, Crafts, Museums, Libraries, Performing Arts, Music, Aboriginal Heritage, Heritage; Community & Festivals: Markets | Food & Wine | Parades | Festivals
Sport & Recreation Indoor & Outdoor Sports | Zoos & Wildlife | Beaches, Parks & Reserves
Entertainment: Movies | Theatre | Dance, Opera & Musicals | Concerts | Gaming
Travel & Tourism : Holiday Planning | Top Attractions | Buildings | National Parks | Natural Features | Transport | Travel Tips | Regional Tourism | Theme Parks

 Sydney Tourism

 City of Sydney  -  government

 Blue Mountains  -  Springwood, Katoomba, Leura and Megalong Valley
The Blue Mountains region is rich in history. Once considered an impassable barrier, the Blue Mountains is now a major gateway to Western New South Wales.
Blue Mountains Information Search | What's On? | Local Business Search | Virtual Reality | What's New? | Photographic Tour | Add Your Business | Real Estate Site | Free Magazine | Accommodation Menu | Visitor Information | Blue Mountains Web Main Menu
 Capital Country  -  Bowral, Goulburn, Canberra and Young
Capital Country is one of the oldest established areas in the country; this region combines the vitality and energy of Canberra with the tranquility of an established rural landscape.
Close to Sydney and wrapped around Canberra; it is set in one of Australia's handsomest landscapes, a fascinating mix of heritage towns and villages, stunning country gardens and beautiful waterways.
This is a place to revel in, to revisit the past and refresh the spirit.
 Central Coast
Beautiful coastline, sandy beaches, green rolling hills and valleys, a huge array of events to enjoy and these are only some of what you can expect on the scenic Central Coast.
Hawkesbury River, Terrigal, The Entrance
 Central NSW
From the gold rush towns of Sofala and Hill End to remote sheep stations, Central NSW provides the visitor with an unforgettable bush experience - where history comes alive before your very eyes.
There are 14 National Parks and nature reserves to discover - including Wollemi National Park in the south to the Warrumbungles in the north - and many opportunities to explore underground at Abercrombie Caves and the Wellington Caves and Phosphate Mine.
Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo, Parkes
 Hunter  -  just north of Sydney
Great wines, gourmet food, superb restaurants and cafes, rustic cottages and romantic beachside retreats. Relax on a houseboat on Lake Macquarie, or explore the broad ocean beaches and extensive forests nearby. Hunter Valley Wine Country is a mecca for food and wine enthusiasts. Explore the wineries by horse -drawn carriage, hot air balloon or bicycle.Meander through Maitland's elegant heritage precincts or visit historic Morpeth, Australia's oldest river port. Singleton and the Upper Hunter reflect Australia's rural heritage with small country townships and farm stays. The area also offers wineries, horse studs, forests and a wealth of outdoor activities. Or for a change, experience Barrington Tops which features rugged mountains, gorges and dense forest. It's a magnet for horseback riders, bushwalkers, campers and 4WD tours.
Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Barrington Tops
 Illawarra
Scenic landscapes, adventure, beaches, history & heritage, festivals, romance and fine food & wine? Well this 80km stretch of coast offers exactly that! And its all 1 hour south of Sydney.
Royal National Park, Wollongong, Kiama, Seven Mile Beach
 Lord Howe Island
Imagine an island paradise surrounded by pristine white beaches and crystal clear waters, home to hundreds of rare plants and birds all created by a volcanic eruption some seven million years ago. Lord Howe Island is this exquisite place, just 11 kilometres long and 2 kilometres wide, and its part of New South Wales. It is one of just a handful of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)World Heritage listed island groups, noted for its wildlife and exceptional natural beauty. It is one of the world's last truly natural, unspoiled island destinations.
 New England North West
This is Australia's big outdoors where the stars seem to touch the earth. A chance to take the road less travelled and enjoy great country hospitality rural Australia at its best.
Tamworth, Armidale, Tenterfield, Moree
 North Coast NSW
Stretching from Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour and inland to Dorrigo, North Coast NSW offers a unique taste of New South Wales. Whether you head to one of the popular coastal meccas, such as Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens, or explore one of the region's stunning national parks - you are bound to find a perfect holiday escape.
Shoal Bay, Forster, Old Bar, Harrington, Laurieton, Crescent Head, South West Rocks and Nambucca Heads are some of the best known beaches which dot the coastline, but there are many more remote coves and inlets scattered along the coast.
Port Stephens, Taree, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour
 Northern Rivers
Stretching from the mighty Clarence River up to Tweed Heads on the Queensland border and out to the foothills of the Great Divide, the Northern Rivers region of NSW offers a wealth of diverse holiday experiences. Whether your idea of the perfect holiday is lazing on a sun-drenched beach, bushwalking through pristine rainforests, tootling through picture-postcard scenery along winding country roads, hunting for antiques and quirky treasures at sleepy villages and country markets, or pampering the spirit with a relaxing regime of massages and therapies …in Northern Rivers NSW you'll be more than spoiled.
Grafton, Ballina, Lismore, Byron Bay, Tweed Heads
 Outback NSW
Here you'll find rugged beauty, vivid red earth, bright blue skies, endless horizons and prolific native wildlife. Of equal interest are the mining towns of Broken Hill, Cobar, Silverton and White Cliffs.
Mungo National Park is famous for its Walls of China dunescape, while Mutawintji Historical Site contains one of the best collections of Aboriginal art in New South Wales. Kinchega National Park is an area of glittering lakes and historical interests.
Broken Hill, Silverton, Lightning Ridge, White Cliffs, Wentworth
 Outer Sydney
To discover the extent of Sydney's true diversity, visit the areas in and around the National Parks encircling the city's outskirts. A trip out of town gives you the freedom to explore the natural settings of rural areas many of which are rich in colonial history. For a serene getaway easily accessible from the inner city try Hawkesbury Gateway, Hawkesbury Valley, Penrith or Macarthur Country.
 Riverina
National parks, picnic grounds, unique wildlife, heritage buildings, festivals, art galleries, historic trains and planes, walking trails, country music, haunted houses, botanical gardens, agricultural shows, museums, producer's markets, rivers and ancient aboriginal culture.
Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Leeton, Hay, Tumut
 Snowy Mountains  -  High Country
Spectacular peaks, clear mountain streams and the clean, crisp high country air provide a brilliant backdrop for your holiday. In the warmer months, when fields of wildflowers bloom, you can become snap-happy on horseback in the high plains or enjoy the impressive scenery on a bushwalk along the rooftop of Australia. Melting snow generates a surge for white-water rafters, trout fill the streams and the vast lakes offer great water skiing or the outlook for the perfect picnic
Mount Kosciuszko, Thredbo, Perisher, Jindabyne
 South Coast NSW
A few hours south from Sydney, you'll find a charming strip of unspoilt coastline offering pristine beaches, picturesque seaside towns and quaint rural villages. Stretching from Berry to Eden, the South Coast contains no less than 10 separate national and marine parks.
Berry, Nowra, Batemans Bay, Moruya, Narooma, Eden
 The Murray
Tumbling from its source in the High Country, the Murray is one of the world's great rivers, flowing through river red gum forests, wetlands teeming with birdlife, rich agricultural land and busy river towns.
Albury, Corowa, Echuca-Moama

 Albury  -  Albury City  -  Tourism  -  see Destination Albury Wodonga
Albury Wodonga, vibrant and exciting towns set in a magnificent unspoiled landscape amid rolling valleys, mountains and parklands, on the banks of Australia's Greatest River, the Murray, which flows right between the two cities. It is a very special part of Australia in a remarkable setting.
 Armidale  -  Armidale Dumaresq Council
Armidale is situated high on the northern tablelands of New South Wales and is midway between Sydney and Brisbane on the New England Highway and just over two hour's drive from the coast along the Waterfall Way . Known for its rich history from the early days of European settlement, Armidale has many fine heritage buildings, elegant cathedrals and grand pastoral homesteads. Armidale's free Heritage Tour, which runs daily from the Visitors' Centre, is an excellent way of enjoying a guided tour of the city.
 Broken Hill  -  Brokenhill City Council  -  Tourism  -  Visit Broken Hill
The City of Broken Hill is the largest regional centre in the western half of New South Wales. It lies in the centre of the sparsely settled New South Wales Outback, close to the South Australian border and midway between the Queensland and Victorian borders.
 Canberra City
Canberra is packed with national landmarks and the city boasts a lively cultural calendar and is abundant with great restaurants and cafes. A short drive away you'll find quaint colonial villages and some of Australia's most fertile farming country. There are orchards, wineries, and renowned wool and cattle properties.
 Coffs Harbour  -  Coffs Harbour City Council  -  Tourism  -  Coffs Coast
Stretching from Scotts Head in the south to Red Rock in the north and inland beyond the coastal slopes of the Great Dividing Range to the New England National Park, Coffs Coast is a region of green, pristine rainforests; relaxed, friendly towns; a rich history and heritage; a superb string of golden beaches washed by surf; and a spectacular underwater landscape beneath blue Pacific Ocean waters.
 Dubbo  -  Dubbo City Council  -  Tourism  -  Dubbo City Tourism
A city of surprises, home to one of the world's greatest open range zoos and boasting numerous other delightful attractions. Dubbo City is perfectly situated right in the centre of New South Wales and within easy reach from most of the eastern interior and seaboard of Australia.
 Lismore  -  Lismore City Council  -  The birth place of Australian ecotourism
Lismore's attraction to huge numbers of visitors from interstate and overseas lies in the beauty of its environment, and the cosmopolitan communities of residents who are determined to preserve its natural charms.
 Newcastle  -  Tourist Board Newcastle
Australia's sixth largest city, Newcastle boasts some of Australia's best beaches. Nobbys, Newcastle, Bar, Dixon Park, Merewether and Stockton Beaches are all within 5 km of the city centre. All six beaches are patrolled and offer your family a safe place to swim and relax. Alternatively you can enjoy the protection of our ocean baths.
Large expanses of grassy parklands on the harbour's edge are perfect for a relaxing family picnic. Mingle with the hundreds of Novocastrians who flock to the foreshore each weekend for recreational activities such as kite flying, roller blading, jogging or bike riding.
 Nowra  -  see Shoalhaven City Council
The regional centre of Nowra, situated on the beautiful Shoalhaven River, is a major town on the New South Wales south coast and is close to the many popular natural and cultural features of the Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands districts.
 .Tamworth  -  City of Tamworth  -  Country Music Capital of Australasia
Located at the junction of the New England and Oxley Highways, Tamworth is an easy five hour drive from Sydney through the scenic Hunter Valley, and only a little further from Brisbane.
It's the gateway to the Outback, surrounded by some of the richest agricultural country in the nation - beef, sheep, poultry, fish, summer and winter crops, cotton, dairying, eggs, fruit, vegetables and vineyards…. Tamworth's got it all!
Spectacular scenery, fresh, clean country air and open spaces away from the hustle and bustle! A landscape patchworked through every shade of nature, the bright greens and golds of crops contrasting successfully with the soft grey green of the eucalypt and the tawny shades of the grasses. Black velvet skies studded with millions of stars. Warm friendly people who haven't forgotten how to smile and say g'day! The ideal environment to raise a family.
 Wollongong  -  Wollongong City Council  -  Tourist Board  -  Tourism Wollongong
Wollongong, gateway voor de zuidkust van NZW. Wollongong is Australia's most liveable regional city located just south of Sydney.

 Sydney Hobart Race 
Over the past 60 years, the Rolex Sydney Hobart has become an icon of Australia's summer sport, ranking in public interest with such national events as the Melbourne Cup horse race, the Davis Cup tennis and the cricket tests between Australia and England. No yachting event in the world attracts such huge media coverage – except, of course, the America's Cup and the Whitbread Round the World Race – than does the start on Sydney Harbour. And the others only happen every four or five years.

Cuisine - Australian Foods / recipes

 Australian Recipes
See: Witjuti Grub & Bunya Nut Soup, Pop Moths, Kurrajong Muffins, Kangeroo Tail Soup, Aussie Burger,  Aussie Lamb, Illawarra Plum Spare Ribs, and more
Good Food from Australia - by Betsy Newman (Editor), Graeme Newman
Take a culinary adventure to 'the land down under' with Good Food From Australia! From the famous Vegemite sandwich to grilling on the barbecue, the authors provide a generous collection of over 150 genuine Australian favourites. Start off with Egg and Bacon Pie (what real Australian men eat), then sample some hearty Pocket Steak Melbourne or Dandenong Rabbit Pie, with a slice of Victorian Salad, and top it all off with a slice of Maisie's Chocolate Peppermint Cake. You can even learn to drink a 'cuppa tea' and a beer like a real Aussie! If you enjoy cooking, and like to experiment in the kitchen then this is the book for you.
Paperback 284 pages (December 1997); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc
Taste of Australia: New Ideas and Recipes from an Australian Restaurant 
By Victoria Alexander, Genevieve Harris
A collection of seventy dishes which draw on the cultures and ingredients that make up Australian cooking, with cuisine which blends local tastes with Mediterranean accents and local herbs.
Hardcover 135 pages (December 19, 1995); Publisher: Ten Speed Press

History of Australia

 Wikipedia  -  Australian History
The land was not discovered by Europeans until the 17th century, when it was sighted and visited by several expeditions: The Dutch explorer Willem Jansz (1606), the Portuguese explorer Luis Vaez de Torres in Spanish service (1607), and the Dutch explorers Jan Carstensz (1623), Dirk Hartog and Abel Tasman (1642). The Dutch called the continent New Holland. The island of Tasmania Tasman named Anthoonij van Diemenslandt.....

 Aboriginals Australia.com
 Australian Heritage Directory
Guides to protecting heritage, key publications, interesting websites and more
 Australian Museum Online
The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research, community programs and exhibitions. The Museum was established in 1827 and is Australia's first museum, with unique and extensive collections of natural science and cultural artefacts. The Australian Museum is open every day of the year except December 25.
 National Trust of Australia - conserving Australia's heritage
Learn about the National Trust's historic properties and collections, look over the National Trust's annual 'Endangered Places' List and more

Music, Art & & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Australian Music Centre 
 Music Australia 
 National Library of Australia
Take an information journey through centuries, continents and civilisations using their collections, services, exhibitions and publications.

Web Portal / Australian Search Engine / Directory

 Canberra City Search 
 Wollongong CitySearch

 Australian Holidays
 Web Wombat - Australia's Original Internet Search Engine
 AAA smart search for Anything and Everything!
 CitySearch Australia

 Yellow Pages Australia
 White Pages Australia


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