New South Wales is a diverse state with cosmopolitan cities, rugged wilderness and sweeping coastline, and these New South Wales travel articles capture its many contrasts. From in-depth Sydney guides to outdoor experiences in the Blue Mountains and Byron Bay, this index connects you to stories that help plan every aspect of a trip across the region.
The links here cover major cities, natural landmarks, cultural visits and relaxed beach towns, providing practical travel inspiration and tips for New South Wales. Whether you’re after urban exploration, wildlife encounters, or scenic national parks, this page is designed to be a starting point for crafting unforgettable itineraries.
Sydney travel articles
- How travelling with kids makes Sydney different.
- A luxury travel guide to Sydney.
- How to get into the Sydney Opera House without buying tickets.
- A first-timer’s guide to visiting Luna Park in Sydney.
- Darling Harbour attractions: Practical guides to visiting the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Chinese Garden of Friendship..
- Rocks attractions: Practical guides to the Rocks Discovery Museum and BridgeMuseum.
- Planning a visit to Lane Cove National Park.
- Neighbourhood guide to Surry Hills.
- What to expect at Calmsley Hill City Farm.
- Tackle the Aboriginal Heritage Walk to Resolute Beach in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.
- Taking on the Bondi to Coogee walk – including Bondi Beach, Bronte Beach and Clovelly Beach.
- Sydney’s top historic museums – including the Justice and Police Museum, Susannah Place Museum, Hyde Park Barracks and Museum of Sydney.
- Australian Museum visitor guide: Including opening hours, parking and which sections to focus your time on.
- Art Gallery of New South Wales visitor guide: Including free entry and late opening Wednesdays.
- 7 fantastic attractions in Sydney that most visitors overlook – including the Sirius anchor, the Macquarie Lighthouse, the Anzac Memorial, the Quarantine Station, the State Library of NSW and Elizabeth Farm.
- Guides to Sydney’s beaches: Avalon Beach, Bilgola Beach, Milk Beach, Queenscliff Beach, Shark Beach, Yarra Bay Beach.
- Swimming in Sydney: The best open-air pools, including the Maccallum Seawater Pool and Marranawi Cove.
- What is Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and how do you get to it?
- St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney: Visitor guide with opening hours and tour information.
- Taronga Zoo visitor guide: How to get to Sydney’s top zoo, how much it costs and which creatures you’ll see.
- Which Australian cities does Emirates fly to?
- Australia’s capital cities – ranked.
Byron Bay travel guides
- Why Ballina is more than just a gateway town for Byron Bay.
- Byron Bay beach guides: Wategos Beach, Tallow Beach, Broken Head Beach, Belongil Beach and Whites Beach.
- Cape Byron Lighthouse visitor guide: Including crucial parking information and the Cape Byron Walking Track.
- Crystal Castle near Byron Bay: Practical visitor guide.
- Killen Falls visitor guide: How to get there from Byron Bay or Ballina, plus whether it’s safe to swim.
Mid North Coast travel guides
- Planning a visit to the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour.
- Solitary Islands Aquarium guide: What to expect at Coffs Harbour’s aquatic wildlife favourite.
- Coffs Harbour Butterfly House visitor guide: With ticket prices, opening times and what to expect other than butterflies.
- Coffs Harbour beach guides: Jetty Beach and Charlesworth Bay Beach.
- Bago Maze visitor guide: What to expect at Australia’s largest hedge maze.
- Mid-North Coast beach guides: Burgess Beach in Forster.
Port Stephens travel guides
- Birubi Beach, Port Stephens: Guide to the camel rides along the sand.
- Pet sharks and rays at Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters in Port Stephens.
- Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary visitor guide: Including ticket prices, hours and what to see.
- Port Stephens Animal Adventures visitor guide: What you’ll see, why it’s a great rainy day option and how much it costs to swim with a crocodile.
- Oakvale Wildlife Park visitor guide: What to expect at this family-friendly Port Stephens attraction.
- Fighter World, Port Stephens: Practical guide to visiting the military aviation museum at RAAF Williamtown.
Jervis Bay travel articles
- When is whale-watching season in Jervis Bay?
- Jervis Bay beach guides: Blenheim Beach, Callala Beach, Greenfield Beach, Hyams Beach.
Travel stories from elsewhere in New South Wales
- A first time visitor’s guide to the Blue Mountains.
- Guide to Jellybean Pool – one of the best swimming holes in the Blue Mountains.
- Camping with kangaroos in the Blue Mountains at the Euroka Campground.
- How to get to Fig Tree Cave in the Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve.
- Climbing Mt Kosciuszko – Australia’s highest mountain.
- Why it’s worth visiting Thredbo in summer.
- Enjoying nature in Murray Valley National Park.
- Be surrounded by the ghosts of the wool industry at Yanga National Park.
- What to expect at the Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum in Broken Hill.
- What first time visitors can expect at the Hunter Valley Wildlife Park.
- What to expect at the Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary on the Central Coast.
- Australian Reptile Park visitor guide: Crocs, venom extraction and more near Gosford on the Central Coast.
- How to visit Fitzroy Falls in the Southern Highlands.
- Explore the history of cricket at the Bradman Museum in Bowral.
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk: How to get there, how much it costs and how to book.
- First time visitors’ guide to Symbio Wildlife Park near Wollongong.
- Why Bushrangers Bay in Shellharbour is great for snorkelling.
- Why the Eden Killer Whale Museum is worth visiting.
- Kiama attractions: Guides to visiting the Blowhole Point Ocean Pool and Bombo Headland in Kiama.
- Bermagui attractions: Guides to visiting Camel Rock and the Bermagui Blue Pool.
- The best places to see dolphins in New South Wales.