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Your Gateway to Stunning Coastlines, Breathtaking Mountains, Rolling Vineyards and Magnificent Wildlife in New South Wales Your gateway to stunning coastlines, breathtaking mountains, rolling vineyards and magnificent wildlife in New South Wales. Explore the vibrant culture of Sydney with its trendy 1. cafés, buzzing markets, stunning coastal cliffs and world- famous Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge things to do in Catch a breathtaking sunrise in the Blue Mountains 2. and explore its spectacular limestone cliffs, gorgeous waterfalls and ancient cave New South Wales Experience country life with an Discover the abundance of unique Plan a road trip and drive through Savour fresh oysters, abalone, 3. authentic farm stay where you 4. wildlife in New South Wales’ 5. national parks, seaside towns and 6. lobsters and more along Australia’s can interact with farm animals, natural setting, including whales, spectacular coastlines in the Oyster Coast Trail, where you huddle around a fireplace or dolphins, kangaroos, seals Grand Pacific Drive or Legendary can even try catching your own simply stargaze and spot the and more Pacific Drive seafood from the seabed Milky Way Float over the picturesque 8. Go quad biking or sand boarding Embark on adventures in the Immerse in a local festival in the 7. vineyards of the Hunter Valley in the towering sand dunes of 9. Snowy Mountains all year round 10. capital state of events such as on a hot air balloon and go wine- Port Stephens, the largest in the – from conquering the ski slopes in the magical light festival of Vivid tasting in one of Australia’s oldest Southern Hemisphere winter to hiking up Mt Kosciuszko Sydney and festive carnival of the wine-growing region in summer Royal Easter Show, to the colourful Bowral Tulip Time and the iconic Blackmores Sydney Marathon Festival 2 3 4 5 6 Sydney’s Coastal Walks & Beaches Manly Lagoon to North Head Sand, sea and stunning lookouts for the family Catch the iconic Manly ferry with prime views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House to the beautiful Manly Beach and enjoy a walk up to the clifftops of North Head. You can even explore on a bicycle! DON’T MISS! The scenic Fairfax Walk connects 3 fantastic lookouts and is an easy circuit, ideal for children. It’s the perfect location to spot migrating whales from June to October. Watson’s Bay DON’T MISS! Bondi to Bronte Breathtaking coastal cliffs with the Dramatic coastlines and the coolest ocean Enjoy prime Australian DON’T MISS! seafood at the famous finest seafood pools Sculpture by the Sea, Doyles Restaurant on the world’s largest the Beach. If you visit at Discover the best of both worlds with Sydney Harbour Stroll along the dramatic cliffs between two of Sydney’s annual free outdoor sunset, you can watch on one side and the vast Pacific Ocean waves crashing iconic beaches, Bondi and Bronte. Stop at various sculpture exhibition the Sydney city skyline from 19 Oct - 5 Nov 2017. onto dramatic cliffs on the other side. light up! lookouts along the way for photo opportunities. For some action, take a dip at the iconic Bondi Icebergs Pool – or give surfing a try! DON’T MISS! Barangaroo Reserve Venture into The Cockatoo Island Avenue, Sydney’s Sydney’s newest waterfront park newest High Street at Explore a historic UNESCO World-Heritage Barangaroo and A spectacular, brand new waterfront park that discover a trove of Island DON’T MISS! sits right in the heart of Sydney city. Check out its hand-crafted Camp overnight at what goodness, including Wander around one of Australia’s most fascinating Lonely Planet described extraordinary shoreline laid with skilfully cut Bourke Street Bakery historical islands and discover its colourful pasts as as “one of the world’s sandstone slabs. Wander along the winding paths - Sydney’s unofficial most spectacularly temple of pastry. a shipbuilding yard, Commonwealth naval base as located campsites” around its hills and beautifully designed terrace well as a convict island. Entrance is free – simply gardens. catch a ferry from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour. 7 tt Farmstays Blue Bilpin Springs Mountains Lodge Sydney Mowbray Park Farmstay Downunder Farmstay Drive time from Sydney 1h30min | Distance 98km Mowbray Park Farmstay Onsite Activites • Experience an authentic working farm • Farm activities include whip cracking, feeding the cattle, collecting eggs and milking cows • Experience a tractor ride and boomerang throwing • Traditional Billy tea and Damper by a fireplace Drive time from Sydney 1h45min | Distance 110km • Tennis, swimming, table tennis, canoeing, archery • Horse-riding and Kids Club (optional cost) • Includes breakfast, lunch, dinner Bilpin Springs Lodge Stay Drive time from Sydney 1 h 40 min | Distance 120 km Onsite Activites • Play with farm animals Downunder Farmstays • Fishing or catch crayfish Onsite Activites • Kids playground • Experience country life in the Southern Highlands with a real • Swimming, canoeing, table tennis, trampoline, basketball Australian family as your farm hosts Bush walking • Farm activities* include hay feeding of animals (such as • Includes breakfast alpaca, cattle, horse and sheep), collecting eggs, fruit picking • • Spot wild kangaroos during sunrise/sunset Nearby Attractions • Go bush walking, star gazing and more • Fruit-picking at orchards (Apples from Feb to May) • Includes hot breakfast, 2-course lunch and 3-course dinner Blue Mountains, Botanic Garden, Mt Tomah *Activities vary from farm to farm • 8 Mowbray Park Farmstay, Stay at an 1. authentic working farm and feed cattle, collect eggs or milk cows. Or, play with farm animals at Bilpin Springs Lodge and visit nearby fruit orchards, where you can pick apples, plums or peaches. Whether it’s wildlife, nature or action-packed activities you’re after, there’s something fun for everyone in Sydney & New South Wales! Top Activities for Have a good time on the thrilling rides at 2. Luna Park, Sydney’s very own amusement park on the edge of the beautiful Sydney Harbour. the Family Meet native wildlife; Climb aboard tall ships, Feel the exhilaration of Enjoy the ride of your life Get up close and personal 3. interact with the kangaroos 4. explore inside a real life 5. horse-riding in the 6. with TreeTop Crazy Rider 7. with wild dolphins on a at Taronga Zoo or have submarine and learn wildness at Glenworth on the Central Coast, the dolphin-watching cruise breakfast with the koalas about brave explorers at Valley, Central Coast, just world’s longest and in Port Stephens or at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. the Australian National an hour’s drive north of Australia’s first Jervis Bay. Maritime Museum. Sydney. rollercoaster zip line. Jenolan Experience the thrill of Discover the unique Have a magical time in Ride the world’s steepest Explore the 8. riding a quad bike or 9. experience of hand 10. the Hunter Valley as your 11. incline Scenic Railway 12. Caves, some of the sandboard at Stockton feeding and interacting favourite nursery rhyme or take the Scenic world’s oldest and most Beach, situated at the with marine life at characters come to life in Skyway for breathtaking spectacular limestone southern end of Irukandji Shark & Ray the Storybook Garden views of spectacular caves located in the Newscastle, on the largest Encounters in Nelson Bay. and catch the magical waterfalls and the iconic Blue Mountains. moving coastal sand Christmas Lights Three Sisters in the dunes in the Southern Spectacular from Blue Mountains. Hemisphere. November 2017 to late January 2018. 9 Port Stephens Blue Mountains Hunter Valley Recommended Itinerary Sydney Sydney & Wollongong Surrounds Day 1 Day 2 Explore the Shop & Discover Darling Iconic Sydney Harbour Harbour + Manly Lagoon • Explore Circular Quay and the iconic Sydney Opera House. • Visit Sydney’s tallest tower, the Sydney Tower Eye for an awe inspiring view. • Experience the exhilarating BridgeClimb adventure atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge. • Shop for international and local designs at the Queen Victoria Building or Pitt Street Mall. • See Sydney Harbour on a thrilling jetboat ride or a leisurely Harbour Cruise. • Explore Darling Harbour and its highlights: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE • Feed koalas and giraffes at the award winning Taronga Zoo with a million dollar view. Sydney Zoo and Madame Tussauds. • Taste the freshest seafood at the world famous Sydney Fish Market. • Enjoy waterfront dining at Cockle Bay or King Street Wharf (try Nick’s for seafood). • Catch the iconic Manly ferry to Manly wharf and enjoy the sun, sand and sea. Choose to hike or cycle the scenic coastal walk to North Head. Day 3 Stroll along Bondi Beach + visit Days 4-6 local neighbourhoods and buzzing markets Experience Sydney & Surrounds • Explore Sydney’s quirky neighbourhoods, from Newtown’s street art to Surry Hills’s cafes. With many surrounding regions within • Take in the dramatic ocean views, golden a day’s drive away, take your pick of beaches, artistic graffiti and delightful cafes activities to excite you: along the Bondi to Bronte Walk. • Every Sunday, head to Bondi Markets for local • Adventure Seekers: Go dolphin watching, designer clothing, arts and crafts and more. quad biking, sandboarding and parasailing, all at Port Stephens. • Nature Lovers: Relax and rejuvenate in the freshest eucalyptus air in the Blue Mountains or go fruit picking at Bilpin Springs Orchard. • Gourmet Enthusiasts: Visit the Hunter Valley to taste cheese, chocolates and boutique beers and enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the picturesque vineyards. • Road Trip Lovers: Drive along the coastal route of Grand Pacific Drive and take in the sights on the magnificent
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