Broken Hill
Looking for an ultimate outback experience?
With its captivating landscapes, vast skies and crystal-clear nights, Broken Hill provides the perfect base to experience Outback NSW. Broken Hill can be accessed by air, road or train and is a friendly city of federation heritage, fine cafes, and a flourishing art scene set against a spectacular desert backdrop. Key experiences include sipping wine at sunset at the Living Desert Sculptures; visiting a local art gallery; watching a drag show; viewing the spectacular night skies by telescope; and learning about the city’s mining heritage. Nearby Silverton has been used as a filming location for a number of movies and also offers camel rides, a museum, an historic pub and amazing views over the Mundi Mundi Plains. To uncover an environment rich in Aboriginal history and culture and see one of the best collections of Aboriginal art in NSW, head to Mutawintji National Park. Try Search and Stay for all your Broken Hill holiday accommodation.
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Port Stephens
Dreaming of dolphins and pristine beaches?
Port Stephens is a wonderful beach escape on a sparkling blue bay, just two-and-a-half hours’ drive north of Sydney. Home to more than 100 dolphins, 26 beaches and the largest moving coastal sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere, Port Stephens is known for its crystal clear waterways, spectacular views and wildlife. Key experiences include dolphin-watch cruises and exploring the sand dunes of the Worimi Conservation Lands by quad bike or 4WD tour. Whale watching is also popular during the annual migration season between May and November. Award-winning craft beer, fresh seafood, great wine plus wildlife and aquatic encounters are available year round. For the adventurous, there is parasailing, fishing, bushwalking, surfing and stand-up paddle boarding. Try Search and Stay for all your Port Stephens holiday houses.
Byron Bay and Surrounds
Want to be the first to see the sunrise in Australia?
From lush hinterland to spectacular coast, the Byron Bay region on the North Coast of NSW is famous for its natural beauty, spectacular beaches, stylish coastal towns, rural villages, creative communities and fresh produce. Volcanic soils and sustainable farming result in excellent produce, which you’ll find on local menus coupled with some of the region’s best craft beers and botanical-infused gin. For those seeking respite in nature, meditative renewal, a gourmet escape or a surfing paradise, Byron Bay and its surrounds offer a quintessential Australian coastal experience. Visitors can experience sea kayaking with dolphins, eco river cruises, hikes through a national park, world-class surf beaches, live music and vibrant markets to suit any traveler. For early risers, Cape Byron Lighthouse, the most easterly point in Australia, is the perfect spot to watch the sunrise from with stunning ocean views. For all your Merimbula holiday accommodation visit Search and Stay.
Bowral and Surrounds
Thinking of an indulgent escape close to Sydney?
The beautiful Southern Highlands includes Bowral and the surrounding towns and villages of Berrima, Bundanoon, Mittagong, Moss Vale, Robertson and Sutton Forest. Bowral is a comfortable 90-minute drive from Sydney and a two-hour drive from Canberra. The region has many award-winning dining options that feature local produce on their menus. The high altitude is perfect for cool-climate wines and there are over 60 vineyards and 17 cellar doors. The Southern Highlands boasts stunning natural vistas with waterfalls, rivers, national parks and state forests, while the villages offer a wide range of shopping experiences from local handmade wares to boutique retail. Key experiences include wine tasting, fine dining, bushwalking and waterfalls in Morton National Park and relaxing spa experiences. For the more adventurous, try a unique wilderness zipline tour through the rainforest and for cricket lovers there is an amazing interactive museum.
Merimbula and Surrounds
Craving NSW’s finest local seafood?
Merimbula is a coastal town on the South Coast, a six-hour drive from Sydney. Merimbula and the surrounding towns form part of the Sapphire Coast, known for the natural beauty of its coastal landscapes and lush national parks, seaside and hinterland towns, and an abundance of fresh Australian seafood. The surrounding towns are Bermagui, Eden, Tathra and the hinterland villages of Bega, Cobargo and Candelo. Visitors to Merimbula and surrounds can experience deep sea fishing; oyster shucking; art gallery trails; cellar door and cheese tastings; kayaking; whale watching in season; and exploring the many national parks. Merimbula is a popular self-drive destination along the Sydney Melbourne Coastal Drive. For holiday accommodation in Merimbula visit Search and Stay.
Wagga Wagga and Surrounds
Daydreaming about a road trip to country NSW?
Wagga Wagga is the largest inland city in NSW, located in the Riverina region on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. A leisurely five-hour road trip from Sydney, Wagga Wagga’s exciting food and wine scene, galleries, riverbank walks, gorgeous gardens and fascinating heritage have much to offer the visitor, and it’s a great base for exploring the region. Within easy reach of Wagga Wagga are the towns of Junee, Coolamon, Temora and Narrandera. Visitors can experience a chocolate factory tour, an aviation museum, historic pubs, a koala reserve, Aboriginal cultural tours, and excellent food producers.
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