Discover Sydney and New South Wales

New South Wales has some of the best long-distance drives in Australia, with epic coastal scenery, magnificent mountains, and art and culture to soak up en route. James Ottery chooses three of of his favourites  More

Who better than Matt Moran, one of Australia’s most celebrated chefs, to guide you through Sydney and New South Wales' top food and drink experiences? Here are his picks, from restaurants and whisky bars to farmers’ markets  More

New South Wales’ cosmopolitan, multi-cultural epicentre is awash with things to see, do and experience. Start with these 9 for a deep and diverse picture of the NSW capital  More

From inspirational horseback adventures to kayaking and surfing, New South Wales has a wealth of invigorating outdoor adventures to choose from. James Ottery outlines 10 guaranteed to get hearts racing  More

Beyond Sydney's galleries and museums, New South Wales’ culture is in the ranchers of the Outback, the Aboriginal communities and century-old stories. Discover it all with these fascinating experiences  More

New South Wales has plenty of famous sights, but that doesn't mean you should explore lesser known spots and off-the-beaten-track wonders. James Ottery highlights 11 of the best hidden gems  More

In five decades, Sydney has transformed into a vibrant international city. Now, it’s not just the beaches that are up there with the best in the world, but the culture, food and experiences too  More

From surfing to shoreline drives, wine tasting to discovering the depths of the Outback, these essential experiences in New South Wales will connect you with the spirit of Australia  More

Home to the world's most southerly coral reef, famous surf beaches and awesome marine mammals, James Ottery says NSW is extraordinary for everything from water sports to aquatic wildlife spotting  More

From garlanded fine dining restaurants to local markets and on-trend cafes, Sydney’s reputation for its food and drink scene is well deserved. James Ottery suggests 10 of the best places to tuck in  More

Promotion Feature: Wanderlust readers voted Singapore Airlines the world’s best airline this year, and not for the first time. Here, we look behind the scenes at 10 reasons why the airline continues to be so popular  More

As Australia’s oldest state, New South Wales has more heritage than any other. Discover gold-rush towns, colonial houses and much more  More

Coast, bush, mountains, marvels – lace up for these magnificent hikes across New South Wales’ varied terrain  More

From stunning coast to rainforest retreats, there are wildlife paradises right on Sydney's doorstep  More

Discover why this diverse stretch of coast deserves its "legendary" description  More

Combine an exploration of Sydney, Australia’s most scenic city, with visits to the wildernesses on its doorstep  More

Sample New South Wales' first-rate food and wine in idyllic surroundings  More

Get away from it all on a UNESCO-listed and utterly unique outpost in Australia's New South Wales  More

Soak up the relaxed charm, widescreen landscapes and classic Aussie experiences of New South Wales' south  More

Literally "high"-lights, these two destinations offer billowing hills, historic villages and rolling wineries - and cricket!  More

Get a completely different flavour of New South Wales, discover the ancient, dramatic and wildly remote Outback  More

How to get there, when to go and the seasonal events, we give you the facts to make the most of your trip  More

Cheese, wine, fruit, seafood and amazing street food? New South Wales is Australia's bread basket - here's 10 of the tastiest food experiences to be had  More

One of the defining features of Australia is the Indigenous culture - we highlight the best in New South Wales, from art galleries, music and festivals  More

Experience mountains, waterfalls and ocean with these day-drives - all easily accessible and very driveable  More

So where do the Sydney residents go to avoid the tourists? If you want to get under the skin of Sydney - go where the locals go...  More

Love a koala? Got a soft-spot for kangaroos? Here's our guide to the state’s key wildlife and where to spot them  More