New South Wales

If your ideal holiday is one where your experiences span across food, adventure, arts & culture, nature, indulgence or simply relaxation, then NSW should be at the top of your list. 

Along the way you’ll be amazed at what you find – fine food and wine trails, lively festivals, Aboriginal heritage tours, amazing landscapes and friendly locals.

 

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Quick Facts

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 PopulationThe population of NSW is 6,774,200
 ClimateSydney summers are long, with an average maximum temperature of 25°C. Winters are short and mild, with temperatures rarely falling below 10°C.
 Cultural MixSydney is a melting pot of cultures, predominantly Anglo-saxon, but, intermixed with a myriad of Asian cultures, middle Eastern and European.
 Famous ForSydney is famous for its beaches, hosting 2000 Olympic Games & 2003 Rugby World Cup, food and wine, Sydney Harbour = Opera House and Bridge
 TransportSydney boasts a strong transport system, including excellent roadways, trains, buses, ferries & taxis
 The People
  • Artists
    Pro Hart, Brett Whiteley
  • Musicians
    INXS, Kylie Minogue, The Vines, Jet, Powderfinger, Silverchair
  • Actors
    Toni Collette, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Naomi Watts, Heath Ledger, Julian McMahon, Natalie Imbruglia
  • Writers
    Thomas Keneally, Colleen McCullough, Di Morrissey 
  • Chefs
    Neil Perry- Rockpool, Tetsuya Wakada – Tetsuyas, Luke Mangan – Glass Brasserie,

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Related Information
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