Must-see attractions in New South Wales

  • Kwiambal National Park

    New South Wales

    About 90km north of Inverell, remote Kwiambal National Park (pronounced kigh-am-bal) sits at the junction of the Macintyre and Severn Rivers. Little…

  • Whale Lookout

    South Coast NSW

    Between late September and late November, a good spot to look for whales is at the scenic lookout south of the wharf. This can also save you the time and…

  • Bank Art Museum Moree

    New South Wales

    Occupying an elaborately facaded 1911 bank, this excellent local gallery holds one of regional NSW's most important collections of Aboriginal art. You'll…

  • Saumarez Homestead

    New South Wales

    This handsome mansion was built between 1888 and 1906 on one of the first sheep stations in the Armidale area, founded by gentleman grazier Henry Dumaresq…

  • Nobby's Head

    Newcastle

    Originally an island, this headland at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour was joined to the mainland by a stone breakwater built by convicts between 1818…

  • Hemp Embassy

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Part shop, part stronghold for minor political group the Hemp Party, this colourful place raises consciousness about impending marijuana legalisation, and…

  • Kiama Blowhole

    South Coast NSW

    A tourist draw for well over a century, Kiama's blowhole sits on the point by the centre of town. Girded by basalt columns and wave-thrashed rocks, the…

  • McVitty Grove Estate

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    McVitty Grove Estate has cellar-door sales of its Cuttaway Hill and Tractorless Vineyard labels, as well as a farm shop and a licensed cafe (tapas $15 to …

  • ABC Cheese Factory

    South Coast NSW

    Jersey cattle munching in the fertile meadows beneath Mt Gulaga produce creamy, award-winning cheese at ABC's retrofitted dairy. Cheese has been made here…

  • Wellington Caves Complex

    New South Wales

    The Wellington Caves & Phosphate Mine was discovered in 1830 by a colonist, George Ranken, when he accidentally fell into one of the caves. These…

  • Calabria Family Wines

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Tucked away on the edge of town, Calabria's Tuscany-style cellar door is a great place to try Italian wine varietals like Vermentino and Montepulciano…

  • New England Regional Art Museum

    New South Wales

    At the southern edge of Armidale, NERAM is the home of the Howard Hinton Collection, a veritable thesaurus of Australian art from the 1880s to the 1940s…

  • Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens

    South Coast NSW

    This exceptionally pretty botanical garden is equal parts manicured lawn and flourishing bushland, a combination evidently appreciated by the numerous…

  • Wet'n'Wild Sydney

    Sydney

    The famous Gold Coast theme park has a western Sydney version with more than 40 slides, including a 360-degree loop slide that hits speeds of up to 60km/h…

  • Richmond Range National Park

    New South Wales

    Off the beaten track, 117km east of Tenterfield, this ark contains some of the best-preserved old-growth rainforest in NSW. With picnic areas, a…

  • Sri Venkateswara Temple

    South Coast NSW

    Bone-white and richly decorated with sculptures of Hindu deities, Helensburgh's temple is a rewarding detour on the drive between Wollongong and Royal…

  • Jervis Bay Maritime Museum

    South Coast NSW

    This engaging museum tells of Jervis Bay's shipbuilding past and Aboriginal history. Interesting displays explain the Wreck Bay Aboriginal community's…

  • Mogo Zoo

    South Coast NSW

    Around 10km south of Batemans Bay, this good private zoo has white lions and an enthralling troop of gorillas, as well as tigers, cheetahs, snow leopards…

  • Hillbilly Cider Shed

    Blue Mountains

    A good stop while exploring the Bells Line of Road, this cordial ciderhouse has few rules – just show up, taste some of their delicious cider (scrumptious…

  • Robert Stein Winery & Vineyard

    New South Wales

    The small, rustic cellar door of this established vineyard has an eclectic and interesting range of wines to sample, including a popular riesling (a nod…

  • Wollongong City Beach

    South Coast NSW

    The southern of Wollongong's two city beaches is a popular stretch of golden sand with good swimming (especially at the northern end) and, depending on…

  • Wollongong Art Gallery

    South Coast NSW

    The work of local creators, including Aboriginal artists, is displayed in this attractive four-floor gallery. Much of the permanent collection centres on…

  • Davidson Whaling Station

    South Coast NSW

    Eleven kilometres along Edrom Rd there’s a turn-off to the historic Davidson Whaling Station on Twofold Bay, last used in 1929. Have a picnic in the…

  • Saddleback Mountain

    South Coast NSW

    Eight kilometres southwest of central Kiama, this viewpoint offers three lofty lookouts across the Illawarra Escarpment and the coast up to Port Kembla…

  • Opal Mine Adventure

    New South Wales

    The most easily accessible mine in Lightning Ridge, hand-dug in the 1960s, lets visitors get a feel for the type of cramped environment encountered by the…

  • Giriwa Garuwanga Aboriginal Art Gallery

    South Coast NSW

    At the Ulladulla Local Aboriginal Land Council, this small, casual gallery assembles fine work by Indigenous artists. Step inside and you can usually find…

  • Belmore Basin

    South Coast NSW

    The basin, cut from solid rock in 1868, is a good place to orient yourself in Wollongong. The harbour beach is great for young children, with sand and…

  • Burnbrae Winery

    New South Wales

    Established in 1968, this multi-award-winning winery has a historic winemaker's cottage where you can spend an evening (from $200 per night); but you'll…

  • Country Music Hall of Fame

    New South Wales

    Recognised as a collection of 'national and international significance', this trove of artefacts and dioramas explores Australasian country music's rich…

  • The Cellar by Gilbert

    New South Wales

    Located in a beautiful stone-and-corrugated-iron building, there's a tasting room and vine-laden verandah where you can indulge in Gilbert wines from…

  • Victoria Street Precinct

    Byron Bay & Northern NSW

    Victoria St is the city's main heritage precinct, with some fine examples of 19th-century architecture, including the 1862 courthouse at No 47, the…

  • Balmoral Beach

    Sydney

    The beachy enclave of Balmoral faces off with Manly across Middle Harbour, and has some good restaurants and a beaut swimming beach. Split in two by an…

  • Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve

    New South Wales

    Off the beaten track, some 70km southwest of Bathurst, this picturesque national park is known for its impressive limestone caves, including one of the…

  • Pieter van Gent Winery & Vineyard

    New South Wales

    This eternally popular vineyard is famed for its heavenly white port and muscat, and its photogenic oak-barrel room where you can sample the wares. Be…

  • Goobang National Park

    New South Wales

    Bushwalking, mountain biking and 4WD touring are some of the activities that can be enjoyed here, and for those who wish to stay a little longer there are…

  • Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden

    New South Wales

    This beautiful and educational botanical garden is divided into four parts: the stunning Shoyoen Japanese Garden, the Sensory Gardens, Biodiversity Garden…

  • Cottontail Wines

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Cellar-door tastings and excellent meals (mains $39 to $45) are well worth the 20-minute drive from central Wagga Wagga. Try the prosciutto-wrapped…

  • di Lusso Estate

    New South Wales

    Play bocce, taste-test home-grown olives and figs, eat pizza and sample Italian wine varietals (nebbiolo, sangiovese etc) at this cellar door and gorgeous…

  • Mudgee Observatory

    New South Wales

    Astronomy enthusiast John Vetter built the observatories and buildings on his own land and runs these nightly tours because he loves chatting about stars…

  • Tamworth Regional Gallery

    New South Wales

    In purpose-built premises next to the library, Tamworth's gallery has some interesting local bequeathments alongside temporary exhibitions of textiles,…

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