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Boasting breathtaking beaches, stunning national parks and a lively harbour city, there’s so many reasons to feel NSW and holiday here this year. Whether you want to hit the road and explore or uncover the local gems in your area, we’ve rounded up 12 of the state’s must-do experiences in partnership with Destination NSW. From a secluded eco pod getaway on the Far South Coast to a thrilling canyoning and abseiling adventure in the Blue Mountains, take a pledge to renew your sense of wonder this year by adding these experiences to your travel hit list.
Revel in uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour from the comfort and style of a seaplane. This exciting aerial tour showcases some of the best of the coast, venturing from Rose Bay to Palm Beach, and concludes with 2 orbits over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House.
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Treat yourself to an unparalleled dining experience at one of Sydney’s most renowned hatted restaurants. Perched on the edge of the water in Rose Bay, indulge in delicious fare paired with panoramic views of the harbour. This experience is best paired with a seaplane flight (above), taking off and landing just metres from the restaurant.
It doesn’t get much more iconic than learning to surf at Bondi Beach! This private surf lesson covers all the basics from paddling and surf etiquette to standing and catching waves.
After a busy day of exploring the city, relax and replenish over a sumptuous high tea overlooking Sydney Harbour. Sit inside the tea room or out on the enclosed terrace and indulge in an array of sweet and savoury treats, paired with a glass of sparkling wine.
One of the best ways to experience the beautiful, bucolic landscapes of the Hunter Valley is to soar above the region in a hot air balloon. This sunset flight is an hour in duration and finishes with a celebratory champagne breakfast at Peterson House.
When it comes to views from the ground, it doesn’t get much better than this picnic among the vines experience. After a guided tasting session with the sommelier at the cellar door, you’ll be handed a gourmet picnic hamper and a bottle of estate-made wine to enjoy within the 270-acre property.
Explore 50km of pristine Australian bushland and lush green valleys on this guided horseback tour. Just 1 hour from Sydney or Newcastle, you’ll meander along the banks of Popran Creek and have the chance to spot an abundance of wildlife including wallabies and lyrebirds.
Enjoy the rare opportunity to swim with wild dolphins in their natural habitat. You will be immersed in the breathtaking world of bow-surfing dolphins and be gently pulled through the water amid their pod.
Pair your wild dolphin swim with this unforgettable 2 night stay on a 35ft Beneteau cruiser. Lap up the breathtaking scenery of Port Stephens, relax on the upper deck and wake up to breakfast each morning. Sounds idyllic right?
Gear up for an action-packed canyoning and abseiling adventure in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. Led by professional guides, you will abseil, climb, jump and swim through spectacular wilderness locations.
Be sure to add this 5-course degustation dinner at Darley’s Restaurant to your Blue Mountains mini-break. The acclaimed hatted restaurant heroes local and regional suppliers and uses fresh, seasonal ingredients from the kitchen garden. A delicious bottle of wine will complement your meal.
If a glamping getaway is on your bucket list, look no further than this 3 night package at Turon Gates. Decked out with a king bed, ensuite bathroom and indoor log fire, it’s a peaceful (and grammable) retreat from reality.
Escape the daily grind and go off the grid with this 2 night eco pod getaway nestled between the mountains, lake and sea in Central Tilba. Spend your evenings cooking dinner on your private fire pit and admiring the starry night sky and your days exploring the wonders of the region.
Get back to nature and explore some of New South Wales’ remote and rugged coastline during this half day kayak tour. Keep an eye out for seals, dolphins and whales as you leisurely glide through the pristine waters.
Mudgee is the perfect destination for a road trip in NSW. Experience the best that the region has to offer during this full-day tour. Spend the morning exploring the picture-perfect countryside on the back of a horse, before refuelling with brunch at a local winery. Afterwards, finish the day with a wine tour, share platter and a chocolate and port tasting.
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