New South Wales travel - tours - holidays - hotels |
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Inland from Sydney lies the majestic Blue Mountains and the southern plateaus rising to the high ski country of the Snowy Mountains. |
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Winter is June - August. Coastal temperatures typically range from 15°C max. on the south coast, 18°C max. on the central coast and 20°C max.on the tropical north coastal regions. Minimums are seldom below 5°C for the coastal areas. Away from the coastal influence, the remainder of the state will typically have a winters day between 3°C min and 15°C max. although 0°C is common in the outback. The exception is the Snowy Mountains area with temperatures falling to -6°C. Summer is December - February. Temperatures typically range from 25°C - 28°C max. on the entire coastal strip. Summer minimums are seldom below 14°C - 16°C for the coastal areas although the far south coast is often cooler. Away from the coastal influence, the remainder of the state will typically have a summers day between 16°C min and 30°C max. although 35°C is common in the far west and 40°C. is often recorded in the central north. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology provides detailed weather information.
Sydney harbour &
nightlife - surfing - diving - sailing - snorkelling - rainforests - eco tours -
bushwalking - hiking - sport fishing - jet boating - whale watching - hot air ballooning -
white water rafting - canoeing Note: Locations for NSW tours can be seen on our Australian Tours page
The coastline of New South Wales is dotted with excellent beaches that are very popular holiday destinations. Beach resorts and self contained holiday apartments (condominiums) are common at beach locations. These generally consist of 1 to 4 bedrooms with fully equipped kitchens for self catering, all linen supplied and guests only need to consider personal effects and food. There is usually a minimum stay requirement of 2 or 3 nights with longer stay in holiday seasons. For single night stays, hotels are recommended. Cities like Sydney and the other major towns offer traditional and boutique hotels, self catering apartments, motels and motor inns. The number of hotels declines in the country regions where motels and motor inns are more prevalent. New South Wales has an excellent range of bed and breakfast establishments covering most of the state, but especially in the Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and South Coast regions. Areas such as the Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands also offer several famous guest houses which are very popular with Sydney residents seeking the relaxation of a week-end break. Guests should always consider their airport transfer needs as distances to some of the accommodation properties can involve a lengthy trip and incur significant costs. Ask about this when making a booking.
New South Wales, like most of Australia, is a year-round destination. The best time time of year will be that which matches the activities you have planned. If personal comfort is important then the June - August winter period may suit you best because the Australian summer can be oppressive to those who have not experienced it before. The heat levels in the far west and Outback during summer are extreme and winter is the best time to visit those areas. The high alpine country in the south is subject to extended periods of winter snow so planned activities in that area need to take that into account. New South Wales has many very popular holiday destinations and there is always an increased demand for bookings during the the school holiday seasons.
Travel in New South Wales is a breeze. There is a very comprehensive train network linking to all major coastal and inland towns. Transport Infoline provides comprehensive details and timetables for all the transport services covering the Sydney metropolitan and surrounding areas. Don't forget you will need to arrange for Sydney airport transfers. Daily air services operate to all major towns throughout New South Wales. The Pacific Highway is a coastal route that links Sydney and Brisbane and all intermediate coastal towns. The New England Highway is an inland route between the same two cities. The coastal route south to Melbourne is the Princes Highway and the more direct inland route through the southern part of the state is the Hume Highway. The Mitchell Highway services the central and north-western regions of New South Wales and the Sturt Highway is a major route through the south west. Overall the state is well served by a comprehensive network of major arterial and linking roads. Several bus transport companies travel throughout New South Wales. The major car rental companies are all represented in the major cities and towns throughout the state. If you are flying in to Sydney at the start your visit, consider picking up a Sydney rental car at the airport and save on airport shuttle costs. Some unsealed roads in remote areas will need 4 wheel drive vehicles, especially if travelling in the wet season. Campervans and motor homes are available for rental, but usually only in capital cities or major towns. Advance bookings are recommended. Tour operators provide itineraries that cover all popular sites. If you have a self drive NSW holiday in mind, you will find plenty of opportunities for car hire. If you are arriving at Sydney, then it makes good sense to check out the available Sydney car rentals for all the available suppliers, makes, models and best available prices. Driver information and maps are available from the NRMA which has offices throughout the state. Some typical road distances are:
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What
Will I Find ?
Further west are the dry grassland plains which gradually become
the dry arid outback of central Australia. As is the case with all the states, New South Wales is big - it is 1200 kilometres (750
miles) east-west and 1000 kilometres (625 miles) north-south. Those are straight line map
distances, actual road distances are much further.
