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Whatever the season you'll find something to delight you in Big Sky
Country (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.
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Indulge your taste for romance, drink in the clear mountain
air, walk through the world-famous bushland or just relax in
front of a roaring log fire. Located less than two hour's
drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains offer a natural
wonderland of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and
native wildlife.
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With its golden beaches for surfing, swimming, diving or walking,
the Central Coast is a great weekend escape or an ideal holiday
destination. One hours drive north from Sydney, the Central Coast
offers a chance to relax with friends and family experiencing the
vast waterways of Brisbane Waters and Tuggerah Lakes, the many
national parks, state forests and beautiful sandy beaches.
From the gold rush towns of Sofala and Hill End to remote sheep
stations, Explorer Country in the Central West, provides the visitor
with an unforgettable bush experience - where history comes alive
before your very eyes.
The region's history can be read in its architecture - from humble
slab huts to the lavish hotels and mansions built during gold and
farming booms. Places such as Gulgong, Ophir and Sofala are a window
on our pioneering past.
Where your holiday adventure takes you from the ranges to the
beaches, providing everything you could want from a classic summer
holiday all year around. Stretching from Myall Lakes to Coffs
Harbour and inland to Dorrigo, Australia's Holiday Coast offers a
unique taste of New South Wales
Whether you head to one of the popular coastal
meccas, such as Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour, or explore one of
the region's stunning national parks - there are twelve to choose
from - you are bound to find a perfect holiday escape.
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For a slice of the good life, look no further than the Hunter,
just north of Sydney. Great wines, gourmet food, superb
restaurants and cafes, rustic cottages and romantic beachside
retreats.
For a taste of culture and nightlife drop into Newcastle,
Australia's second oldest city. Or, follow the dolphins to
Port Stephens and its famous pearl white beaches.
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Enjoy spectacular coastal walks or join an
off-road adventure over towering sand dunes to Stockton Beach.
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
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Stretching along the New South Wales coast from the Royal National
Park to the Shoalhaven River, the region is ideal for leisurely
touring and weekend retreats, while the beaches and national parks
provide ample opportunity for more vigorous activities.
The Blowhole at Kiama attracts visitors fromaround the world. Kiama
is an amazing contrast of rugged coastlines and the rolling green
hills of the Jamberoo Valley. A walk through the Minnamurra
Rainforest is an absolute must.
The City of Wollongong has a dramatic cliff entry from the north
through Stanwell Park, to the lighthouse at Flagstaff Point. The
beauty of the working fishing harbour and the famous North Beach are
contrasted with the tranquillity of the magnificent Nan Tien Temple.
The Living Outback provides a unique Australian experience that
brings the visitor in contact withy the ancient and spectacular
landscape of the Outback. Discover a network of rivers and lakes,
astonishing wildlife and meet the Aussie characters who are the
spirit of this red land.
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.
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.
Here is your chance to discover the charm of the paddle steamer era,
when the Murray was a vital transport system, linking the inland to
the coast.
Activities abound - pick fruit, sample wine, hire a houseboat or try
catching the famous Murray Cod. The Murray is also famous for its
many high quality golf courses.
For a chance to discover a new part of yourself come to Northern
Rivers Tropical NSW, a sub-tropical paradise with a unique lifestyle
and unsurpassed natural attractions. In the pristine surf beaches,
unspoilt rainforest and wild rivers, you'll discover a very special
part of New South Wales.
Among the rugged headlands, sheltered bays and beaches you'll find
colourful resorts where you can stroll from the sand to a stylish
beachfront cafe and secluded coves where the rainforest meets the
sea.
Journey through a broad patchwork of contemporary Australian
agricultural land and sample its internationally recognised food and
wines. The region is bound together by a network of proud country
towns with wide streets and grand old pubs. Today, the Riverina is
the largest producer of wine in New South Wales and is famous for
its dessert wine.
European migrants have created an eclectic mix of cuisines
throughout the region - restaurants, wineries and food stores sell a
diverse range of foodstuffs. Events throughout the year celebrate
the region's great food and wine tradition - and its mixed ethnic
Italian heritage.
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For a natural high, you can't top the Snowy Mountains. During
winter the region is an alpine wonderland - offering the best
skiing in Australia. In summer, chill out and explore the
pristine mountain scenery. Australia's High Country is a great
all-year-round holiday destination.
Serious adrenaline junkies will thrive on challenging treks,
cross country skiing or heart-stopping downhill runs.
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The more sedate will enjoy exploring the
wildflower-strewn high plains in summer.
In winter (June to October) the ski resorts at Thredbo,
Perisher and Mount Selwyn come alive. The ski resorts have
fast-paced action for experienced skiers and gentler slopes
and classes for the novice. Family skiing and cross-country
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A few hours south from Sydney, you'll find acharming 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.
Create your own fun in this wonderful natural environment - whether
you want secluded beaches or majestic bushland. There's everything
from guided mountain biking to four-wheel drive tours.
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You can probably describe the Opera House in detail, but have
you been to a performance? You've seen the Harbour Bridge, but
have you climbed it? We'd like to introduce you to a Sydney
you may not know. The locals love it. We think you will too.
Sydney offers many interesting and exciting activities within
many colourful precincts where you can go for relaxation,
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shopping, dining and entertainment,
exhilaration, adventure, almost anything. Each precinct has a
distinct character whether it be street chic, a harbourside
village or alternative cultures - there is something for
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With its abundance of rainforests, coral reefs, beaches and volcanic
peaks, this World Heritage-listed island is truly unique. Only 11
kms long, Lord Howe Island is packed with diverse plant and marine
life. The island has a limit on visitor numbers so you'll never
compete for space.
Because of its location, the island enjoys a temperate all-year
climate. The sea water is consistently warm. The island draws
nature-lovers and adventure-seekers alike. Apart from pristine
beaches, lagoons and hidden coves, the island offers wonderful
bushwalking opportunities. It also makes an ideal romantic getaway
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