Sydney and New South Wales resorts — New South Wales — Kuoni Travel Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific 2008/09 online holiday brochure

INTRODUCTION NEW SOUTH WALES see & do SYDNEY Consistently voted as one of the world's top ten cities, the laid back lifestyle, natural beauty and iconic harbour make it a great city to visit. THE HAWKESBURY The Hawkesbury River meanders its way north from Sydney through sandstone escarpments and virgin bushland to the Pacific Ocean. Peaceful historic hamlets and small farm holdings in the valley offer a charming contrast to the busy river itself. This unspoiled area offers a rural setting only one hour from the heart of Sydney. HUNTER REGION One of Australia's most popular tourist destinations, the Hunter is an easy 90 minute drive north of Sydney. Beautiful countryside, rolling hills of grapevines, expansive surf beaches, a cosmopolitan city and rugged wilderness all make the Hunter a must-see destination. CENTRAL COAST Beachside holiday resorts, glorious sandy beaches, excellent surfing and small villages are all part of the Central Coast. BLUE MOUNTAINS The World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park offers a natural wilderness of untamed bush, spectacular rock formations and native wildlife, just an hour and a half west of Sydney. PORT STEPHENS Port Stephens is the collective name for a huge sheltered bay occupying a submerged valley and stretching more than 12 miles inland. It is located just a two hours drive north of Sydney. SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS With country villages, grand country houses, antique shops and old-style pubs and inns, the Southern Highlands offers visitors a taste of rural life and country hospitality. ILLAWARRA REGION Located just one hour south of Sydney, the entrance to Illawarra descends from the top of the escarpment to reveal a panoramic vista of one of Australia's most beautiful natural coastlines. It's the beginning of a great experience incorporating Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. OUTBACK NEW SOUTH WALES This remote corner of New South Wales is characterised by vast desert landscapes, World Heritage listed National Parks and colourful, uniquely Australian locals. There is a thriving local arts community drawn by the affordable studio space and rich artistic muse of the regions main centre, Broken Hill. LORD HOWE ISLAND Born from a volcano six million years ago, World Heritage Lord Howe Island is one of the untouched secrets of the Pacific Ocean. Rugged hiking, diving and unique marine and bird life makes it a perfect escape for nature lovers. SOUTH COAST NEW SOUTH WALES This is a region of crystal waters, deserted beaches, lush hinterland and quaint seaside villages. This undeveloped coastal route is the perfect way to link Australia's two largest cities Sydney and Melbourne. NORTH COAST NEW SOUTH WALES Cruising with dolphins, diving with sharks, biking on sand dunes and hiking through bushland. The North Coast of New South Wales is one of Australia's great coastal regions. Coffs Harbour and the Bohemian coastal town of Byron Bay are amongst the most popular destinations of this region. 1 The Hawkesbury 2 Enjoy a meal overlooking the harbour 3 Sydney Harbour 4 Bondi Beach 5 The Blue Mountains 6 Outback New South Wales 1 2 3 4 5 6 NEW SOUTH WALES REGIONAL MAP Queensland INFORMATION Time difference: GMT +10 hours. Flight time: Approximately 21 hours. Geography: The state's narrow coastal strip offers many National Parks, beaches, inlets and coastal lakes. There are the spectacular Blue Mountains west of Sydney and the ski and summer bushwalking area of the Snowy Mountains in the south. Over two thirds of the state lends itself to farming and dry desert plains, which fade into the barren outback to the west. Travel Tips: Enjoy Sydney for all it has to offer but hire a car or go on a tour to see the other great sights of NSW. South Australia Ra nge Lightning Ridge Armidale Broken Hill Tamworth Byron Bay Grafton Coffs Harbour New South Wales Blue Mountains Nat Pk Katoomba Goulburn Canberra ACT Victoria Thredbo Gr ea t Batemans Bay Narooma Merimbula Eden Di vid in Dubbo Hunter Valley Port Macquarie Forster Port Stephens Newcastle g Ku-ring-gai Chase Nat Pk Sydney SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN Bass Strait call 01306 741111 I www.kuoni.co.uk I see your travel agent 33

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