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New South Wales attractions

• Albury
• Ballina
• Bermagui
• Batemans Bay
• Byron Bay
• Cooma
• Grafton
• Merimbula
• Nowra
• Sydney and surrounds
• Tweed Heads

 

Albury-Wodonga
Situated on the banks of the Murray River, Albury is a sister city to Wodonga. Albury is on the NSW side of the Murray river, whereas Wodonga is on the Victorian side. Wodonga boasts the largest lawn tennis complex in the Southern Hemisphere.

Sailing, Water skiing, swimming and fishing are all popular activities. Take a cruise along the Murray on the wonderful Paddle steamer.

Leisure Centre
Heated Swimming pool
Bush Walks
Scenic Flights
Glider flights
Boat hire
Boat Cruises
Art Gallery
Ettamogah Animal Sanctuary
Lookouts
Museum

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Ballina
The town of Ballina at the mouth of the Richmond River, is surrounded by kilometers of sandy beaches and waterways. It's a favorite spot for surfers, beach lovers, boat enthusiasts, anglers and tourists.

Enjoy a canoe trip to North Creek wetlands.
4WD Adventure tours
Historic river cruises on the Richmond
Fishing at Angels Beach or Flat Rock
Museums
Theatres
Galleries and Expos

 

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Bermagui
An Internationally famous Game fishing area, thousands visit Bermagui for the excellent fishing. The edge of the continental shelf is closest to the mainland at this point along the coast. This provides great oportunities for a rewarding fishing trip.

Deep sea and Game fishing - many tournaments are held thoughout the year.
Whale watching
Dolphin watching
Rock pools
Swimming
Montague Island (Day trip to visit lighthouse, view seals and seals)
Water sports
Bush walks

 

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Batemans Bay -population 16,000
Located 290 kms from Sydney and 150 kilometres from Canberra.

Batemans Bay and the surrounding area boast some of the most spectacular and unspoiled coastline in New South Wales.The Bay's Clyde River oysters are arguably the best in the world. 

There are plenty of beaches, some gentle enough for small children to swim safely, others to test surfers skills. Beautiful lakes and waterways attract birds and provide good fishing.

Native wildlife that you can encounter include; bandicoots, kangaroos, lyrebirds, parrots, platypus, possums, sea eagles and wallabies and wombats.

Visit Mogo, only 5 minutes south, where you will find unusual and attractive craft and antique items. The pioneer village, dinosaur museum and the famous Mogo Zoo are all well worth a visit. Go fossicking at the local goldmine which is still operational.

Batemans Bay includes the suburbs of -
Batehaven, Benandarah, Bimbimbie, Buckenbowra, Catalina, Currowan, Denhams Beach, Durras North, East Lynne, Guerilla Bay, Jeremadra, Lilli Pilli, Long Beach, Maloneys Beach, Malua Bay, Merricumbene, Mogo, Murrengenburg, Nelligen, North Batemans Bay, Rosedale, Runnyford, South Durras, Sunshine Bay, Surf Beach, Surfside and Woodlands.

 

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Byron Bay
Previously a sand mining and whaling town, Byron Bay is now a popular beach resort.

It is renowned for its surfing beaches and beautiful rainforests. Various adventure sports, fine dining and live entertainment are part of the town.

Surfers travel vast distances to experience the waves of Wategos Beach on Cape Byron.

The Cape Byron Lighthouse is a popular place to visit for spectacular views.

Bushwalking
Horseriding
Surfing
Fishing
Swimming
Diving
Skydiving
Whale and Dolphin watching
East Coast Blues Festival at Easter time
Most easterly point of Australia's mainland at Cape Byron

 

 

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Cooma
Gateway to the Alpine area of the Snowy Mountains, Cooma is a popular location for skiers in winter.

Take a trip to the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme.

The Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme is one of the most complex integrated water and hydro-electric power schemes in the world. It took 25 years to construct and was completed in 1974. More than 100,000 people from over 30 countries worked for the Snowy mountains scheme.

Sixteen major dams, seven power stations (two underground), a pumping station, 145kms of interconnected tunnels and 80kms of aqueducts were constructed. Snowy Hydro currently provides over 70% of all renewable energy that is available to the eastern mainland grid of Australia. Tours are available.

Old Gaol Museum
Bush walks
Heritage walks
Mountain bike trails
Parks
Lookouts
Art & Crafts

 

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Grafton
A lovely provincial city located on the banks of the Clarence River. Grafton is renowned for its Jacaranda trees, historic buildings, sporting and cultural facilities.

There is great shopping, restaurants and plenty of entertainment from numerous pubs and clubs.
Festivals held throughout the year attract thousands of visitors.

The Clarence River is a dominant feature in Grafton. Visitors travel from all over the world to compete in dragon boat, sail, and power boat racing.
The famous Bridge to Bridge Ski Race is held in October.
The Head of the River rowing regatta is held in December.

Canoe hire or boat hire allows visitors to cruise along the Clarence River while taking in the views.
The famous Bendy Bridge, a pedestrian foot-bridge built in 1932, is considered an engineering marvel.

Many of Grafton’s buildings have been classified by the National Trust, including the Christ Church Cathedral and the Grafton Gaol.

Grafton hosts a range of festivals throughout the year. The Jacaranda Festival, Australia’s longest running floral festival, is held in October.

The July Racing Carnival sees many top horses and jockeys compete. The feature race of the Carnival, the famous Grafton Cup, is the richest horse race in rural Australia.

18 Hole Golf course and driving range.
Bowls
Squash
Rock climbing
Fishing
Gliding
Ten pin bowling

 

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Merimbula
Surrounded by picturesque lakes and beaches, Merimbula is an ideal holiday location.
The waves prove popular for body and board surfers.
Bush and Nature walks through the nearby forests.

Yellow Pinch Wildlife Park is situated in a natural, peaceful bushland setting. See Australian snakes and lizards up close. 47 species of native reptiles, birds and animals. See Crocodiles, Echidnas, Emus, Kangaroos, Koalas, Reptiles, Wallabies and Wombats.

Scenic flights
Helicopter rides
Fishing
Boat Hire
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Surfing
Water sports
Lake, River and Sea cruises
Aquarium
Yellow Pinch Wildlife Park
Magic Mountain Complex
Whale and Dolphin watching
Family parks
10 pin bowling
Horse riding
Go Kart racing
Scenic Harley rides
Abseiling
Rock climbing
4WD tours

 

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Nowra
Nowra is situated on the Shoalhaven River and is a major town on the New South Wales south coast.

Nowra Animal Park covers16 acres on the banks of the Shoalhaven River. The park has a large variety of animals.View crocodiles, koalas, wombats and many other animals.

Nowra Waterways have waterslides, an Olympic pool and a toddlers pool. There is large lawn area and plenty of shade.It is fully supervised and patrolled to ensure swimmers safety.

Many popular natural and cultural features of the Shoalhaven and Southern Highlands districts are close by.

 

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Sydney and surrounds

Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is situated on Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point.
It was designed by Jorn Utzon and was opened in October 1973.
The Opera House is one of Sydney's most popular structures. Tourists and travellers come from all over the world to visit this magnificent cultural centre.
Tours are conducted every half hour throughout the day between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Choose from a 1-hour general tour, or the 2-hour Backstage tour. Check the Sydney Opera House website for more info www.sydneyoperahouse.com.

Sydney Aquarium
The Sydney Aquarium boasts one of the largest and most spectacular Aquariums in the world. With over 11,500 Australian Aquatic animals, Sydney Aquarium enables visitors to experience aquatic life in natural surroundings.
The aquarium highlights the ecological importance and the necessity of conserving our aquatic creatures for generations to come.
For more information, go to their website http://www.sydneyaquarium.com.au/

Sydney Tower
The Sydney Tower is the 25th tallest inhabitable structure in the world and the second tallest in the Southern Hemisphere. It boasts the highest public observation deck south of the equator, sitting 250m above land.
Sydney Tower is 305 Metres which is more than 4 times as high as the Opera House (67m) and more than double the height of the Harbour Bridge (134 metres). The observation deck is 250 Meters above ground.
Sydney Tower is the first place in Sydney to greet the dawn each day and the last place to see the sunset.
Sydney Tower is the same height as the Eiffel Tower.
Sydney Tower is almost six times as high as Niagara Falls (53m)
Sydney Tower is more than twice as high as Egypt’s Great Pyramid (146m).
The gold turret of Sydney Tower is 25 metres wide but as big as a nine-storey office block.
Sydney Tower is 77m higher than Sydney's next tallest structure, MLC building (228m).
Visitors to the observation deck can see 55km out to sea compared to someone at Bondi Beach who can see just 5km to the horizon. This means a Tower observer can see a ship approaching Sydney two hours before the person at the beach.
When it opened in September 1981, Sydney Tower was the fourth tallest building in the world.
Before the tower was built, the maximum allowable height of a Sydney building was 279m to allow for the harbour’s flying boats that were popular before the modern jet era. The maximum allowable height was lifted to 305m with the approval of Sydney Tower. Sydney Tower still sets the height limit for Sydney buildings today.
The cost to build Sydney Tower was A$36 million (one third the cost of the Sydney Opera House), a huge amount at the time.
Construction of Sydney Tower began in 1975.

Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour is one of the world's great waterfront destinations. It's spectacular harbour setting has many tourist attractions. The harbour is a favourite place for Sydneysiders to spend their leisure time.

Powerhouse Museum
Home of Australian culture and history

Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Australia's premier venue for major events and conferences

Harbourside Shopping Centre
Offers visitors a unique shopping, dining and leisure experience.

Chinese Garden of Friendship
A cultural oasis in the heart of Sydney

Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach is located on the east coast of Australia and is a suburb of the city of Sydney.

Bondi Beach is one of Australia's most famous beaches and among the world's most well-known beaches. The beach is approximately a kilometre long and is patrolled by lifesavers. There are activities all year round - Surfing competitions, kite flying, festivals, markets and galleries.
There are two scenic walks from Bondi Beach. Enjoy great views of the sea as you visit Tamarama and Bronte beaches. During the summer these walks are packed with tourists from all over the world.

 

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Tweed Heads
Tweed Heads is the northernmost town before crossing into Queensland.  This superb beach resort rivals that of Surfers Paradise. Coolangatta is over the border in Queensland, but is so close they are nearly one town.

 

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