New South Wales Travel Maps & Location Guides

Pronounced - Na - ra bry Population:7436 Altitude: 240 m Narrabri had the honour of being named "The Sportiest Town in Australia" (2001 - The Today Show). Narrabri is located 500kms North North West of Sydney which is about a 6 hour drive.. read more

An historic walking tour will take you through the town's main attractions, including the Tiger Moth Museum, Royal Mail Hotel and the original courthouse and police station sites. read more

Other highlights of the area include many water and nature based activities, including fishing, scuba diving, and exploring untamed natural wilderness and the extensive sand dunes of Stockton Beach. read more

In 1973, Nimbin became the focus of national attention with the now famous Aquarius Festival. Out of this a new, alternative community was born. Today, it is this culture for which Nimbin is known. Visitors are treated to a glimpse of the 'Spirit of Aquarius'.. read more

The first beach on the Bather's Way, take a walk along Macquarie's Pier which features the Harbour Break-wall and Nobby's Lighthouse. Plus the walk between Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Ocean baths features the Historic Soldier's Baths Rock Pool.. read more

The Norah Head Lighthouse celebrated its 100 years Centenary on November 15, 2003. Apart from electrification few changes have been made to the lighthouse since it was established in 1903. Edward Hargaves of the gold finding fame was one of those whose.. read more

North Beach, Illawarra is located near to the city centre and the beautiful harbour of Woollongong. It is famous for good surfing, windsurfing and fishing and offers great family activities such as children's playgrounds, barbecues and patrolled areas.. read more

Spanning the area just north of Manly to the tip of the peninsula at the mouth of the Hawkesbury River, Sydney's beautiful Northern Beaches and Pittwater offer you relaxation and recreation side by side. The area encompasses kilometres of open coastline.. read more

Taking its name from the Aboriginal word meaning “camping place” or “black cockatoo”, it was only after drastic floods in the nearby township of Terara in 1870 that Nowra became well established in its own right. Its distinctive bridge and elevated.. read more

Nundle is an old gold mining town located some 400 km north of Sydney via the New England Highway, situated amidst some spectacular scenery between the towering slopes of the Great Dividing Range and the Peel River which is popular with anglers. Discovery.. read more

Ophir was the first place payable gold was discovered in Australia in 1851, when a couple of large nuggets and 113g of panned gold was taken to Sydney by Hargreaves. This sparked Australia's first gold rush ,which proved to be short lived and did not.. read more

The Orange Region presents its guests with a playground in which to discover our wonderful natural attractions, immerse yourself in the areas rich history and heritage, or simply escape and relax, or experience our delicious food and wine over 50 vineyards.. read more

Paddington is a fashionable suburb renowned for its Federation-style terraced housing. Bustling Oxford Street contrasts with the leafy calm of the rest of the suburb where you'll discover houses with "iron lace" - Paddington's trademark architectural feature.. read more

No visit to Parkes would be complete without a visit to its “star” attraction, the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope - star of the Australian hit movie “The Dish.” The purpose of the mysterious looking dish can be described as ‘listening to the stars”.. read more

Shortly after the arrival of the British First Fleet in 1788, Governor Arthur Phillip established Parramatta as a market town to supply fresh produce to the new settlement at Sydney Cove. Parramatta then outshone Sydney as a cultural and social centre for a time.. read more

A quiet little town with a wonderful beach for water sports, Patonga is an Aboriginal word meaning oyster. It is thought that Patonga Creek was named by Governor Phillip during his voyage of exploration to Broken Bay in 1789 because of the oysters they found there.. read more

Pebbly Beach camping area has a great surfing beach and bushwalks and facilities include cold showers, flush toilets, barbecues and picnic tables. Campervans catered for but not suitable for caravans. For bookings contact (02) 4478 6006 No township.. read more

Since 1995, the resort has hosted over 6.9 million skier days, carried over 2.5 million train passengers on the Skitube and invested around 50 million dollars into resort improvements. An awesome 1250 hectares incorporate seven mountain peaks across four great resorts.. read more

Pokolbin is in the heart of the Hunter Valley, the area is renowned for its world class vinyards with some being in operation for well over one hundred years. Pokolbin is Australia's oldest commerical Wine Producing Area with many large and small wineries.. read more

Port Kembla is part of the City of Woollongong and is 11 kms from the CBD. It houses the largest concentration of manufacturing industries in Australia and is the closest industrial port to Sydney. Port Kembla was originally known as Red Point and was situated on land.. read more

Cruise out onto the Bay to enjoy a Dolphin Watch with the resident bottlenose dolphins, or even go Whale Watching (in season). Hire a Jet Ski or learn to Scuba Dive. Take in a little history enjoying morning tea at the Inner Lighthouse, fly down hill.. read more

Apart from lazing on the beach, fishing, scuba diving, there are many beautiful drives using Pottsville as a base. There is a choice of 5 World Heritage listed National Parks to visit. Local tourist attractions include Tropical Fruitworld and Moo Moo.. read more

Spectacular views of the Great Dividing Range and the Liverpool Plains are available from Who'd a Thought it Lookout. The Liverpool Plains are regarded as the richest agricultural area in NSW supporting everything from boutique olive plantations to rolling.. read more

Robertson is a small township located in the Capital Country of New South Whales. At high points, the town boasts spectacular views of the land and ocean. A high annual rainfall and a rich red soil has made this town one of the prime potato growing locations.. read more

From its original base in the Upper Hunter Valley, Rosemount has extended its vineyard holdings to another six district viticultural regions, Mudgee and Orange in New South Wales, Coonawarra, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek in South Australia.. read more

From the provocative Rare and Threatened Plants of the world to the romantic Rose Garden, the themed garden areas show the diverse beauty of nature. Special features include: Cadi Jam Ora - First Encounters is a garden display that remembers and acknowledges the Cadigal.. read more

Enjoy historic landscapes and short walks to lookouts with spectacular views over the park. Wattamolla, Garie and Burning Palms are some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Hire a row boat at Audley and take a leisurely paddle up Kangaroo Creek.. read more

Just over 7 kms south-west of Kiama and 600 metres above sea-level, there is a lookout atop Saddleback Mountain which offers views from the sand hills of Cronulla in the north to Pigeon House Mountain in the south. Hoddle's Trail also starts here - a 60 minute bush-walk.. read more

Long sandy beaches, pristine rainforest, the magnificent Solitary Islands marine Park and the nearby Dorrigo National Park make Sawtell a must visit destination. Sawtell is bounded to the east by safe surf beaches, to the north and south by unspoiled.. read more

The Katoomba Scenic Railway in the Blue Mountains is the steepest funicular railway in the world. It descends through sandstone cliffs for 415m at a gradient of 52 degrees, through a tunnel and down into a lush rainforested valley. The Scenic Railway was originally part.. read more

Nestled in the Upper Hunter Valley, Scone - is home to over 65 horse studs, an award winning Racecourse, Lake Glenbawn, Burning Mountain and many more unique and diverse attractions. Scone is home to three award winning vineyards namely, Tyrell's Lake Glenbawn, Birnam.. read more

A 1.5 hour return walk includes a visit to WWII gun emplacements. Shoal Bay, a pristine sandy beach with cobalt blue waters and resident dolphin population. Shoal Bay can be reached by road approximately two hours north of Sydney. read more

It is a short drive to two of the Shoalhaven's longest established wineries Coolangatta Estate Winery & The Silos. Both of these wineries have excellent restaurants for lunch or dinner. There are several caravan parks, a hotel/ motel and self contained.. read more

Australia's largest optical astronomy research facility is located at Siding Spring, about 28 km west of Coonabarabran. The exhibition & visitor centre, Siding Spring Exploratory, gives the visitor an understanding of the universe and night sky. Visitor.. read more

You've already seen Silverton - on the silver screen. from Bryan Brown's Dirty Deeds, Mad Max II, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and XXXX beer ads, to the Royal Flying Doctor series. Cinematographers are attracted by the clear light, the colonial buildings.. read more

Sofala is the oldest surviving gold town in Australia and is located in the Turon River Valley 45kms north of Bathurst. There are two streets of well preserved buildings from the height of the gold rush. It all began in 1851 when up to 10,000 people were.. read more

The area has eight beautiful beaches, numerous river tributaries and Arakoon State Recreation Area. Trail Bay Goal is a must-see. First occupied in 1886, it is built from pink granite quarried nearby. Enjoy fabulous views from Smokey Cape Lighthouse opened in 1891.. read more

Fly Fishing is a great way to escape and at the same time test your skills against the elusive freshwater trout. Learn some basic 'streamcraft' and freshwater fishing techniques with an experienced guide. Explore the scenery and some of the remote wilderness.. read more

During the Winter season, Spencers Creek is a popular destination, especially for cross country skiers. The area is known as being a bit of a challenge due to North Westerly winds which howl up the valley. Skiers be careful though, because there are no.. read more

Stanwell Park was possibly named after the village of Stanwell on the south side of London. Stanwell Park was also known by the aboriginal name 'Little Bulli. Bulli meant 'two mountains' and referred to those on each side of the village. read more

Stockton has been called the first suburb in Newcastle.The peninsular adjoining the Pacific Ocean and Newcastle Harbour is approximately 19kms by road from Newcastle city centre. There is a caravan park next to the beach, a motel and an olympic swimming pool as well as.. read more

A wide range of accommodation including bed & breakfasts, motels, caravan parks, and holiday cabins & cottages is available. You can book on-line at www.shoalhavenholidays.com.au. Houseboat hire is also available to explore the extensive canals and waterways in the area.. read more

Sutton Forest is a small hamlet at an intersection on the Illawarra Highway near Moss Vale, 129 kms south west of Sydney. It is a collection of churches, cemeteries and historic commercial buildings now given over to craft and specialist gift shops. Very few people live.. read more

Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world's largest steel arch bridge - although not the longest. It has become an iconic symbol of Australia spanning beautiful Sydney Harbour dotted with boats, often with the Opera House in shot. The total length of the bridge.. read more

Other tours include a self guided audio tour and a tour of the Aquatic Centre. Start your day at the Visitor Centre where our friendly staff will help you plan your day. Learn about the past, present and future of the site in the interpretive centre.. read more

When visitors to Sydney Opera House come out from behind the camera, you can discover so much more. In just over three decades Sydney Opera House has evolved into one of the world's busiest performing arts centres catering to all tastes and budgets – from opera and.. read more

Tamworth has a wealth of attractions for the traveller, the Tamworth Regional Botanic Gardens are a lovely viewpoint for our sunsets. There's historical walks and scenic drives all designed to help you on your journey of discovery, not to mention the.. read more

Key attractions include Ellenborough Falls, at 200 metres it's one of the longest single drop waterfalls in the southern hemisphere one hours drvie north-west of Taree; Wingham Brush, a rare sub-tropical floodplain rainforest remnant in the heart of.. read more

Today, Tathra surrounds itself in the natural beauty of both Mimosa and Bournda National Parks, where you can enjoy bountiful fishing and numerous boating activities. The area is home to many seabirds and abundant wildlife. The town is rich in history and traditions of.. read more

Tenterfield retains its place as one of the country's most historically significant historical settlements through preservation of many other landmark buildings and sites such as the Railway Station, Police Station & Goal, The Tenterfield Saddlery, Deloraine.. read more