New South Wales has its world famous attractions, but dig deep enough and you’ll find hidden gems pretty close to the beaten track.

We’ve lived in New South Wales for seven years and have spent countless weekends exploring the best this state has to offer. Whilst we love the world famous beaches, towns and natural wonders, we’ve often found our jaws dropping at the places that you only find with time and effort.

Luckily we’re here to share some of the must-do’s and special secrets with you.

You can jump straight to each region by clicking the links below:

• Blue Mountains

• Byron Bay

• Central Coast

• Central West NSW (Bathurst, Orange & Mudgee)

• Hunter Valley & Barrington Tops

• Mid North Coast (Coffs Harbour, Seal Rocks & Mungo Brush)

• Port Stephens

• The Snowy Mountains

• South Coast (Wollongong & Berry)

• Southern Highlands

• Waterfall Way

Trip Inspiration & Itineraries

Planning your NSW Trip

The Blue Mountains

One of our favourite places in Australia, full of incredible hikes, waterfalls, canyons, lookouts and even some stunning glow worm colonies.

You can read the individual trail guides by clicking here.

Byron Bay

Central Coast

Central West NSW: Bathurst, Mudgee & Orange

Wineries and a few hidden gems, here you’ll find our favourite things to do in Central NSW.

The Hunter Valley & Barrington Tops

Mid North Coast

Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Seal Rocks, Mungo Brush & Wallingat National Park

Port Stephens

The Snowy Mountains

Jindabyne, Thredbo, Perisher & Yarrangobilly

South Coast

Wollongong, Dharawal National Park & Berry

Southern Highlands

Belmore Falls, Berrima, Bowral, Carrington Falls & Robertson

Waterfall Way

Armidale, Bellingen, Dorrigo, New England National Park, Cathedral Rock National Park & the Waterfalls inbetween