New South Wales

New South Wales offers a diverse mix of coastal destinations, inland towns and river landscapes, with welcoming towns to explore, nature attractions to discover and plenty of short walks to wander.

From the laid-back beaches and seaside communities of the NSW coast to historic inland towns and the iconic Murray River, the state is ideal for relaxed road trips and unhurried travel.

In the blog articles below, you’ll find detailed travel guides, scenic drives, campground stays, town highlights and real-world travel experiences to help you plan your New South Wales journey.

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New South Wales Attractions and Tours

New South Wales is bursting with must-see attractions and unforgettable experiences. From exploring Sydney’s iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge to wine tours in the Hunter Valley, coastal escapes along the South Coast, and scenic hikes in the Blue Mountains, there’s something for every traveller.

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New South Wales Road Trips and Town Guides

Explore Corowa

Corowa is a charming historic town on the banks of the Murray River in New South Wales. It is approximately 600 kilometres from Sydney and 300 kilometres from Melbourne. Corowa is known as the “Birthplace of Federation” because an important meeting was held there in 1893. During this meeting, leaders agreed that the people should vote to choose representatives to create Australia’s Constitution — a decision that helped lead to the birth of the Australian Commonwealth in 1901

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Albury to Echuca Road Trip

During our recent Albury to Echuca Road Trip in our Motorhome, we explored Albury, Rutherglen, Corowa, Yarrawonga, Cobram, Tocumwal, Numurkah and Echuca. We started our road trip from Albury in NSW, which is approximately 550 kilometres from Sydney and 320 kilometres from Melbourne.

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Explore Tocumwal

Tocumwal is a lovely little town on the banks of the Murray River, in New South Wales. It is located 681 kilometres south-west of Sydney and 270 kilometres north of Melbourne. Tocumwal has a big cod, lovely cafes, heritage buildings and fascinating museums.

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Explore Millthorpe NSW

Millthorpe is a lovely heritage-listed village in Central West New South Wales. It is located 240 kilometres north-west of Sydney and 25 kilometres from Orange. Millthorpe has wonderful heritage buildings, great food and coffee, quaint shops and a fascinating museum.

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Explore Junee NSW

Junee is a charming town, rich in railway history, with lovely heritage buildings in the Riverina region of New South Wales. It is located 450 kilometres southwest of Sydney and 40 kilometres from Wagga Wagga.

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Explore Cowra NSW

Cowra is a charming town with stunning gardens and a fascinating wartime history in the beautiful Lachlan Valley in New South Wales. It is located on the banks of the Lachlan River, 305 kilometres west of Sydney.

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Explore Bathurst NSW

Bathurst, on the banks of the Macquarie River in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, is located 205 kilometres west of Sydney.

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Explore Orange NSW

Orange is a vibrant regional city in New South Wales with wonderful heritage buildings, lovely parks and gardens and amazing natural attractions. It is located 254 kilometres west of Sydney and is 863 metres above sea level.

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Explore Port Stephens

Port Stephens is a large, natural harbour surrounded by towns and villages an easy two and half hour's drive from Sydney.

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