Fun and adventure-packed getaway
AS the mid-year school holidays approach with the sweltering tropical weather, Sydney and New South Wales this upcoming winter season might just be the place for you.
Beautiful by day, more vibrant at night
Synonymous with its sparkling harbour and iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, many view Sydney as a big city with just enough tourist attractions to fill the day. But as the sun sets, watch the city come alive with buzzing waterfront restaurants, rooftop bars and even fireworks at Darling Harbour every Saturday evening.
From May 24 to June 15, witness the transformation of Sydney Harbour into a giant creative canvas during Vivid Sydney held over 23 winter nights.
Embark on a foodie adventure
Café-hopping around Sydney will unearth a smorgasbord of awesome coffee, delightful baked goods, and Instagram-famous desserts. However, your journey of food discovery has only begun. Visit the Sydney Fish Market and take your pick from the second largest selection of seafood in the world, enjoy a creative spin on international cuisine at Kobe Jones Teppanyaki and have a fine-dining experience at Bennelong Restaurant within the Sydney Opera House.
Explore from coast to country
Amazing beaches and coastal formations are a hallmark of Sydney and New South Wales. Heading two and a half hours north of Sydney brings you to Port Stephens, home to the largest moving coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. Go on a 4WD tour of the dunes, take things up a notch by riding a quad bike or relax on a leisurely camel ride.
For a change in scenery, take a short one and a half-hour drive from Port Stephens to the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wineproducing region. Tickle your taste buds at established cellar doors and local producers of cheese and chocolate and watch the sunrise from a hot air balloon ride the next morning.
Only 90 minutes out from Sydney, immerse yourself in the Blue Mountains to discover spectacular vistas including the famous Three Sisters rock formation.
Explore the varied landscape of this Unesco World Heritage-listed national park at your own pace at Scenic World with an Unlimited Discovery Pass. Ride the Scenic Skyway and Cableway, have a thrill on the Scenic Railway – the world’s steepest incline railway and stroll through lush rainforest along the Scenic Walkway on the floor of the Jamison Valley.
Meet and greet unusual locals
Encounters with native Australian animals are a quintessential experience for travellers. For an adventure among unique wildlife in New South Wales, hop aboard a dolphin watch cruise in Jervis Bay, three hours’ drive south of Sydney. From late May to November, you can also spot migrating humpback whales from cruises operating from Jervis Bay, Port Stephens and Sydney.
With such a wide range of experiences to discover, what are you still waiting for? Plan your trip to Sydney and New South Wales with Golden Deluxe Travel today.
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