New South Wales, the oldest and biggest state in Australia, is just the place where you can get the big city buzz plus great beaches, outdoor lifestyle and World Heritage national parks. Enjoy Sydney's rich cosmopolitan lifestyle, its fine restaurants and cool shopping, as well as the natural beauty of its world famous harbour. Laze on a long, sandy beach, hike in the high country, make a journey to the red outback, soothe your soul in one of the State's many World Heritage national parks, follow the leisurely drives through country New South Wales, stopping in small towns and villages along the way. Be amazed by the quality of local food and wine, kick your heels up at lively festivals and events, discover Aboriginal heritage tours, see amazing landscapes and meet the friendly locals. On Sydney's doorstep discover Australia's most accessible wilderness.The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.

Sydney

Sunny, sexy, sophisticated - Sydney is the shining star of the southern hemisphere. The stunning Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are the pride and joy, but there's much more. Light, bright, cheerful and colourful - Sydney style has an exuberant quality defined by the city's climate, magnificent harbour, luxuriant hinterland and superb beaches. Voluptuous rather than sharp-edged, gorgeous rather than chic, the New South Wales capital dazzles with personality. Sydney's sparkling harbour is the jewel in the city's crown. It's flanked by golden beaches and bushland, and is bisected by one of the most famous bridges in the world. Islands sprinkle its waters, and it's crisscrossed by all manner of craft, from water taxis and yachts to tour boats and ferries. They say that Sydney never sleeps. In daylight hours the city buzzes with life and performances while all-night pubs, cutting-edge dance clubs, and gay reviews on trendy Oxford Street, can keep you out until dawn.

Fancy a late-night meal or a final coffee - that's not a problem in Sydney. Find a fresh approach to flavour combinations at numerous gourmet restaurants, many of which are on the harbour and enjoy outstanding views. Sydney's shopping offers everything your heart could desire. Recreation is a specialty of Sydney's, a city that takes full advantage of its natural environs. Soak up Sydney life on the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk, just one of many on offer. The Rose Bay to Watson's Bay and The Spit to Manly walks hug the harbour offering spectacular views. Challenge yourself by climbing Sydney's Harbour Bridge or enjoy a thrilling jet-boat jaunt. Gain an insight into Sydney Harbour's history on a cruise, or board a yacht to explore the harbour's hidden coves. For further relaxation experience the holiday feel of Sydney's Northern Beaches stretching from Manly to Palm Beach. Escape to Outer Sydney to explore areas steeped in history and rich in natural beauty. Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city catering to all your desires whether you seek exhilaration and exploration or 100% relaxation. A wonderland of snow and ice, an experience full of exciting and unique opportunities to explore the wilds of Antarctica - past, present and beyond. In this sub-Antarctic frozen habitat are colonies of King and Gentoo real live Penguins, there is no closure encounter to a King or Gentoo Penguin than watching them play, swim and plunge in from of you at Kelly Tarltons. Explore the Antarctic landscape in a Snow Cat, take a journey beneath the ocean and come face to face with ferocious sharks.

The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area covers more than 1,000,000 hectares of some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world and has walking trails to suit everyone. It is one of Australia's natural wonders The Blue Mountains is an inspiring mix of rainforest, canyons, tall forests and heathlands, combining eight individual conservation reserves - Yengo, Wollemi, Gardens of Stone, Blue Mountains, Nattai, Kanangra Boyd, Thirlmere Lakes and Jenolan Caves Karst Reserve.day

And lot more..

• Go to the top of the tallest building in Australia, the Sydney Tower. For the adventurous, enjoy the view from outside the tower on Skywalk.

• Take a cruise, paddle a kayak, go sailing or take a jet boat and experience Sydney Harbour.

• Jump aboard a water taxi to one of the many waterside restaurants.

• Check out Darling Harbour to see the Aquarium, Powerhouse Museum, waterside bars and restaurants and street entertainment.

• Explore the cobbled lanes, eclectic shopping and numerous pubs of Australia's birthplace, The Rocks.

• Catch a ferry to Manly - learn to surf, enjoy fish and chips on the beach or explore the beautiful northern beaches of Sydney.

• Enjoy some of Australia's best dining at one of Sydney's top restaurants (try Quay, Guillaume at Bennelong, Wildfire, Aria or Rockpool) or a relaxing ale in one of Sydney's oldest pubs (try the Lord Nelson or the Hero of Waterloo).