Whether visiting for the great beaches, fine surf, fantastic attractions or bevy of things to do, New South Wales is the place to be. HotelTravel.com can help you find the perfect accommodation for your holiday.
HotelTravel.com sports enthusiasts will find New South Wales a veritable haven as NSW sporting teams have been very successful. Surfers will find magnificent surfing opportunities at Byron Bay. The city also has a number of “must-see” attractions including Blue Mountains and the World Heritage Area; Mungo National Park. Hotel accommodation is abundant; however, it is recommended that bookings be made in advance for this year-round destination.
Bordered by the states of Victoria (south), South Australia (west), and Queensland (north), New South Wales occupies part of Australia’s southeastern corner and is the most populous and most visited state in Australia. It is home to the country's most appealing city, Sydney, and has a diverse terrain of lofty peaks in the Snowy Mountains, to the desert outback and a verdant coastline.
New South Wales has no end of outdoor activities available owing to its large, diverse landscape. The surfing here is excellent, with the likes of Bondi Beach and Byron Bay, while the lofty Snowy Mountains have superb skiing. There is plenty for kids to do in Australia’s most verdant state, and Sydney is one large playground.
There are minor airports up and down the coast of New South Wales, including Newcastle's airport, which receives interstate flights, yet most travellers to Australia arrive at Sydney’s Kingsford-Smith International Airport and depart from here for destinations throughout the state. Kingsford-Smith has three terminals – T1 (international) and the domestic T2 and T3 terminals – and facilities include money changers, ATMs, duty-free and business services.
Banks: 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday; 09.30 to 12.30 Saturdays
Post Offices: 08.30 to 17.30, Monday to Friday; 10.00 to 14.00 Saturdays
Government Offices: 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday
Business Centres: 09.00 to 17.00, Monday to Friday
Shops: 09.00 to 17.30, Monday to Friday; 09.00 to 16.00, Saturday; 10.00 to 16.00, Sunday
