New South Wales apartment rentals - home to the hip and happening city of Sydney, there is much more to New South Wales than its capital. The region's coastline is one long strip of white, sandy beaches, and surf-and-sun lovers flock here from all over the globe. Head to the Northern Rivers coastline for a breathtaking mix of mountain-and-forest scenery with pristine beaches. This area is known for its hippy, bohemian feel, and here you'll find many small inns and spas offering low-key attitudes and alternative therapies. The Yuraygir National Park is nearby too. Further down is the Hunter Coast, a surfing area centred around the chic city of Newcastle. Barrington Tops National Park, known for its fine walking trails, is a short drive away. At the far tip of New South Wales is the Southern Coast, home to ten different marine parks and some of Australia's most beautiful scenery. This is a great area for whale watching.
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Inland, New South Wales offers an incredible variety of landscapes and activities. The importance of the natural areas here is proven by the fact that the region is home to more than 600 parks and reserves, many of them national parks.
Much of New South Wales' interior is taken up by the vast Australian outback, a wild, undeveloped swath of land that you can in explore on foot, by horseback, by bike or by car. Rivers, studded with waterfalls, wind through the region, making great places for fishing or canoeing. While you're here, be sure to visit some of the aboriginal sites in the region, such as the interesting Aboriginal Cultural Museum in Brewarrina or the aboriginal cultural tour to the national parks of Boonoo Boonoo and Bald Rock.
This is a modern, beautifully-appointed apartment in a newly renovated building perfectly located inner city walking distance to all that Sydney has to offer. Positioned amongst Sydney's best cafes, boutiques and fine restaurants, there is no better place to stay. Fabulous harbour views from the huge terrace more info...
Centrally located 2 bedroomed apartment with beautiful rooftop terrace and views of the harbour bridge and opera house. more info...
The suite comes with flowers, chocolates, bath oils, champagne and a breakfast in bed hamper for the 1st morning.Massages, candle lit dinners and private tours/harbour cruises can all be arranged.Queen bed in bedroom. Apartment has a self-contained kitchenette, aircon, tv, direct dial telephone and ensuite bathroom. There is a beautiful rooftop terrace with views of the harbour bridge and opera house. more info...
New South Wales offers a relatively mild climate, with cool winters and hot summers. You can visit most of the area year-round, though the outback is best seen in winter (June-August), when the sun isn't shining quite so brightly. This time of year it's warm in the mild northern region but gets cold enough for snow skiing in the south. Sydney has an agreeable clime year-round, though the heat of summer drives many visitors straight to the coast during the months of December and January.
Sydney's huge Kingsford.Smith international airport has flights constantly coming and going from Europe, the Americas and Asia. Travel time from London ranges from 20 to 30 hours, so if you make the journey plan to stay for awhile. Due to the distance, flights tend to be expensive, but you may find better rates if you book in advance.
Once in the region, transportation is less complicated. Sydney is well connected to the rest of Australia by highway, rail lines and bus services. Buses connect most towns in New South Wales, and there are trains in all major cities. If you plan to hire a car, you'll be pleased with the quality of highways here. But do remember that distances can be quite long!
New South Wales is one big outdoor playground. Start off on the coast, where you'll find beach after beach ideal for surfing or windsurfing. Whale watching is also available.
Inland, there are several national parks that offer great opportunities for bushwalking on well-marked trails. The Kosciusko National Park, Royal National Park and the Blue Mountains National Park are among the most popular places for walking. These are also great areas for rock climbers.
Rivers like the Nymboida and Murray are exciting places to visit, especially if you're into white water rafting. Some stretches are suited for canoeing as well, while others are ideal for fly fishing.
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