Mention the words “New South Wales” and the first things in mind that pop-up are the endless glistening beaches, its natural landscapes, and perhaps one of Australia’s most popular capitals - Sydney. Or at least that was how it worked for me. What a lot of people probably didn’t know, however, is that New South Wales is way more than just that.
Enjoy a sleepover with the animals at Taronga Zoo
If you’re an animal lover and you’ve ever wanted to wake up to the very sight of giraffes watching you snore, then enjoying a zoo sleepover should definitely be at the top of your list of things to do in New South Wales. Home to over 5,000 animals of 350 different species, a sleepover at Taronga Zoo, Sydney would be your very opportunity to truly become “one of them”.
But if a sleepover is too much for your heart to take, then do consider picking up a travel
package from Sedunia Travel so you can tick “itinerary travel” off your list of to-dos. With all your
activities pre-planned for, all you’ll need to do is pack your bags and get ready to jet set into
meeting the red kangaroos, koalas, oh and my personal favourite - the meerkat!
Soak in the natural thermal baths of Lightning Ridge
Tucked away near the north-western areas of New South Wales, the little town of Lightning Ridge is best known for its opal mining activities. That said - you could obviously also go opal mining while you’re here but what should truly grab your attention if you want a relaxing escapade is to soak away your stresses and pains at one of their naturally heated thermal baths.
Open 7 days a week - the natural thermal baths of Lightning Ridge is a local favourite. The
water temperatures maintain at a constant 41.5 degrees and hail from the Great artesian Basin
that’s said to be approximately two million years old. And what makes this stop an unexpected
one is that the baths are open nearly 24-hours a day, so you could be watching the stars as you
soak and melt your fatigue away.
Say goodbye to the day on a sunset hike up Blue Mountains
Now, this activity probably needs a little workout and a lot of patience (or the other way around) but the views from the gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage Blue Mountains range does make up for all your efforts. So pack a pair of comfortable shoes, charge up your power banks and ready your cameras, because taking a sunset hike up Blue Mountains is such an unforgettable experience that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lifetime.
And while you’re there, don’t forget to pop across to Wentworth Falls where you’ll get a majestic
view of the Jamison Valley. To end your day, you’ll want to take in the views of the Three Sisters
rock formation and the picturesque landscapes that await.
Photo by Alexa Soh
Offering an equally stunning panoramic view of Sydney, stopping by the Pylon Lookout will allow
you to take in the capital AND watch the people climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge instead.
It’s an interesting take if you're traveling on a budget or if the heights of climbing over the bridge simply isn't your cup of tea.
Sip your way through the wineries and vineyards of Hunter Valley
Hunter Valley is one of the most visited wine regions in Australia - and it’s easy to see why. Over 150 vineyards call this area of New South Wales home, and many top name wines today are also produced here. Despite its mass popularity, however, it’s still nice to know that there are a number of family-owned wineries and vineyards hidden across the region. And that’s exactly where you should be headed.
Boasting an “open doors” hospitality experience, some of these hidden wineries require you to
go off the beaten track but you’ll soon be rewarded with the best wines you’ll ever taste. Pair this
with a variety of limited edition wines that you may not find in cellars outside the region, and
you’ll see exactly why this is an unexpected yet must-do activity in New South Wales. Oh and if
you’re in doubt on which winery would be best, then maybe a chat with the Aussie specialists at Sedunia Travel will perk you right up!
Ride the sands at the Stockton Sand Dunes of Port Stephens
So you may have heard of snowboarding but what if I told you that if you pop over to Port Stephens, then you can be sandboarding? Well you best believe it because the Stockton Sand Dunes at New South Wales is where you can experience sandboarding like no other. The unique location where sand dunes reach almost 30 metres in height is a sight to behold - marking itself as one of the largest moving coastal dune in the Southern Hemisphere.
See Sydney from the seaplane!
Being the crazed Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan I am, I’d only realised since the release of the popular Nintendo video game that seaplanes were a real thing! Like, could you imagine my fascination? And luckily for you - if you happen to visit New South Wales then it’s quite possible for you to hitch a seaplane ride and take in the views of Sydney in a unique way.
True to its name, seaplanes are aircrafts that allow you to board and deplane while it’s on water. It’s an unexpected ride and experience but it’s something you should definitely try if you’re looking for something different to do in New South Wales. I mean, I don’t know about you but hitching a ride on the seaplane and living my truest Animal Crossing: New Horizons fantasy sounds perfect to me!
Well hang on, why are you still reading? Why haven’t you already gone to book a trip to Australia? And remember, if you need fuss-free travel then the folks at Sedunia Travel are always happy to hook you up with holiday plans that fit your every ask. Enjoy your trip to New South Wales!
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