Escape Sydney and discover great destinations in New South Wales, from the South Coast to the Central Coast and Northern NSW.
Here are some articles with great ideas for travelling in New South Wales:
No matter how beautiful Sydney is, sometimes we just want to escape the city for a nice day trip, discovering beautiful destinations we haven’t been to before.
With a beautiful and long coastline, and so many different national parks surrounding the city, there really isn’t any shortage of great day trips from Sydney.
While Sydney has a lot to offer to both tourists and residents, it doesn’t hurt to sometimes escape the city and have a relaxing weekend getaway.
Luckily, Sydney and New South Wales have lots of options for awesome weekend getaway destinations, and some of them don’t even require a lot of driving.
One of the advantages of living in New South Wales is that this state has a very long coastline, home to some of the world’s prettiest beaches. Some of these beaches are famous all over the world, while others are still very much undiscovered.
With so many great beaches in NSW to choose from, there is no such thing as a top 10 or a top 15. But the below list of 15 beaches is what we believe a good representation of the many beaches we have on offer in New South Wales, Australia’s most beautiful state.
Crystal Shower Falls is located in beautiful Dorrigo National Park, an hour away from Coffs Harbour and 580 kilometres north of Sydney.
The fun and exciting Wonga Walk, starting at the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, will get you to this very pretty waterfall.
Read moreDiscover Crystal Shower Falls and the Wonga Walk in Dorrigo National Park
Tucked away in the far north of New South Wales, close to the Queensland border, Byron Bay is a popular beach-side town that attracts a great amount of tourists each year. Despite its growing popularity and influx of visitors over the years, Byron Bay has always been able to maintain its pleasant laid-back atmosphere.
Read moreBest Places to Stay in Byron Bay (Hotels and Resorts)
The New South Wales coastline is home to some of the world’s prettiest beaches. Some of these beaches happen to be in and around Byron Bay in the northeastern corner of New South Wales.
Byron Bay is a popular beach-side town that attracts a great amount of travelers each year. Despite its ever-growing popularity and influx of visitors, Byron Bay has never lost its small town laid-back atmosphere.
Mount Kosciuszko in the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales is Australia’s highest point, peaking at 2,228 metres above sea level.
While Mt Kosciuszko is primarily known as a busy ski destination during winter, the area is a very popular spot for hiking as well as for mountain biking during the warmer summer months.
This Mount Kosciuszko hiking guide describes the different walking tracks that take you to the summit of Australia’s tallest mountain, offering breathtaking views of Kosciuszko National Park.
Read moreMount Kosciuszko Hiking Guide (Walking Tracks to the Summit)
Escape the crowds at Sydney’s popular beaches, and visit Ettalong, Umina and Pearl Beach on the Central Coast instead.
Overlooking Brisbane Water and Broken Bay, these three family-friendly strips of sand are perfect for swimming and other water-based activities.
Ettalong, Umina and Pearl Beach are neighbouring beaches all within easy driving distance, so why not explore all three of them in one day?
Read moreEttalong, Umina and Pearl Beach – Spend a Day Beach Hopping on the Central Coast
The Byron Bay Lighthouse Walk is an easy 4km track to one of the most iconic landmarks in the Byron Shire, standing tall on the tip of Cape Byron.
The track also passes the most easterly point of the Australian mainland, the perfect place to spot dolphins and whales.
Tucked away in a scenic agricultural setting, Dangar Falls is a 30m high cascade waterfall on the Bielsdown River in Dorrigo.
A short but steep walking track takes you to the base where you can go for a swim in the beautiful swimming hole right underneath the waterfall.
Read moreVisit Dangar Falls on the Bielsdown River in Dorrigo