The iconic state, home to Sydney and its astonishing harbour. Home too, to the Blue Mountains, the wineries of the Hunter Valley, the outback centre of Broken Hill and some of the country’s most vibrant beach resorts. This state, above all others offers the visitor the opportunity to experience a broad range of Australiana within a relatively compact region.

Sydney is probably Australia’s best known city, and every visitor leaves enchanted. But beyond the metropolitan area there are gorgeous regions to explore. The Blue Mountains lie only forty miles or so the west, and are home to stunning countryside, accommodation and an opportunity to immerse yourself into the pulse of the nation. Head way out west, by train, plane or automobile and find yourself in Broken Hill. A mining town, and home to a number of delightful artists including the famous Pro Hart; join the locals for a beer in the legion, and spend the day exploring the ghost town of Silverton, or the opal fields at White Cliffs. Head north from Sydney and find yourself in one of the beach communities that punctuate the coast all the way to the Queensland border; relax, chill out and enjoy a shrimp from the barbie!

Heading south from Sydney, you can enjoy the coastal route to Melbourne; truly one of the country’s most spectacular and diverting journeys, you will be awe struck by the scenery and the people you will meet en route.