New South Wales Australia

New South Wales is the most populated state in Australia. This state is situated in the north-east of Australia and it was founded in 1788. Three large cities, Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong, are situated in the state of New South Wales Australia. Tourism is very important in the coastal towns of the state.

New South Wales is famous for vast mountain range and numerous forests which have drawn many visitors to this place. The state is home to nearly 800 reserves and national parks, which cover about 8% of the state of New South Wales. The state is one of the major tourist spots in Australia and receives more than one-third of the total visitors to Australia. Nearly 4.8% of the total workforce in New South Wales are employed in the tourism industry. In 2008, more than 2.8 million international visitors visited the state of New South Wales.

Important attractions in New South Wales

Various towns and cities in the state of New South Wales are major draws to the tourists across the globe. A few important attractions for the tourists in the state of New South Wales are listed below.

• Blue Mountains
• Sydney
• The Murray
• Lord Howe Island
• New England North West
• Snowy Mountains
• South Coast
• Riverina
• Illwarra
• Hunter
• Northern Rivers
• North Coast NSW
• Central New South Wales
• Central Coast
• Capital Country
• Outback New South Wales

Things to do in New South Wales

There are plenty of things to do in New South Wales. Few things that visitors can do in the state of New South Wales are listed below.

Food and wine

The cities and towns, spreading across the state of New South Wales, offer plenty of outlets to the visitors to taste the gourmet food and enjoy the fine wine.

Nature

The stunning natural attractions in various parts of the state of New South Wales have drawn a large number of visitors to this part of the world. Four World Heritage Sites from this region are the Lord Howe Island, Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Greater Blue Mountains Area and Wilandra Lakes centered on Mungo National Park. Apart from these, there are various island locations with world of natural treasures.

Adventure

If you are an adventure lover, then New South Wales is definitely a place for you to hang around. Plenty of choices, such as hiking, bushwalking, skiing, driving, boating, are there in the state for the adventure lovers.

Family holidays

The state is famous for family vacations. The exotic beaches, exquisite rainforests, rivers, vast snowfields make the perfect backdrop for family holiday trips. Aside from, there are number of decent accommodations catering to the requirements of families.

Beaches and surf

There are many surf beaches in New South Wales which have not changed much in character and favorites among many visitors of the state.

Drives

The exotic scenic drives along the Greater Blue Mountain or the Grand Pacific or the Kangaroo Valley Road, take you to the world of sheer pleasure and enjoyment.