New South Wales GuideNew South Wales is Australia's most populous state. Its capital, Sydney is the country's oldest, largest and most cosmopolitan city, centred on its spectacular harbour. HotelsFind hotels in Sydney, Newcastle and more. SydneySydney is the Harbour City. It is the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia with an enviable reputation as one of the world's most beautiful and liveable cities. One week in SydneySydney is the capital city of the Australian state of New South Wales, and Australia's largest city. WollongongWollongong is a city in the Illawarra region of New South Wales. Heading south, Wollongong starts where Sydney finishes. Blue MountainsThe Blue Mountains, located immediately to the west of the sprawling metropolian area that is Sydney, is one of the most accessible areas of highland natural beauty in New South Wales, Australia. Northern RiversThe Northern Rivers region is on the far North Coast of New South Wales, stretching from Grafton to Tweed at the Queensland border. New EnglandNew England is a region in the north-eastern area of New South Wales north of the Hunter Valley and inland from the north coast of New South Wales and the Northern Rivers. Hunter ValleyThe Hunter Valley is a region of New South Wales in Australia. The other substantial towns in the Hunter are: Smaller towns include: Shakey Tables serves an amazing modern menu in an eclectic surrounding. South CoastThe South Coast region of New South Wales has an interesting rural/tourist mix. The area is rich in rural charm, having a strong dairy industry. Mid-North CoastThe Mid-North Coast of the Australian state of New South Wales stretches for some 300 km along the Pacific Ocean shoreline from Port Stephens in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north and inland to Dorrigo and neighbouring towns. Central WestThe Central West is an inland region in the Australian state of New South Wales. The Central West of New South Wales has four … Southern HighlandsThe Southern Highlands is located south west of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. IllawarraThe Illawarra is a coastal region in the state of New South Wales, Australia, immediately to the south of Sydney. Snowy MountainsThe Snowy Mountains, sometimes nicknamed the Snowies, are a region of New South Wales in Australia in the south east of the state. RiverinaThe Riverina is an inland region in the south of New South Wales, Australia. The main routes throughout the Riverina are: Access to the area is between 5-7 hours south of Sydney depending on what area of the Riverina you intend to travel to. Far WestThe Far West is the north western Outback part of New South Wales, Australia. The area is large and the population small: much of the area is arid land. Central CoastThe Central Coast of New South Wales is a coastal region located immediately to the north of the state capital of Sydney and south of the state's second largest city Newcastle. Lord Howe IslandLord Howe Island is a world heritage declared island around 600 km off the coast of Eastern Australia. GloucesterGloucester is a small country town nestled in the Avon Valley, in the Manning District of the Mid-North Coast, New South Wales, Australia. YassYass is a town in New South Wales, Australia. It is located a short drive off the Hume Highway and 45 minutes out of Canberra. Lightning RidgeLightning Ridge is an interesting and unique opal mining town in the north-western corner of the Australian state of New South Wales. CollectorCollector is a small town on the Federal Highway to Canberra. It is a short driving distance from Lake George. ShoalhavenThe Shoalhaven is a large rural region in the state of New South Wales, Australia, south of Sydney. Waterfall WayWaterfall Way is a road and State Highway 78 that runs east-west from the Pacific Highway to the New England Highway at Armidale in the New England region.