Sydney Surrounds - New South Wales

This region is a grand spectrum of delights. Here you’ll find sparkling waterways, World Heritage-listed national parks, age-old mountains and ravines, cascading waterfalls and some of the most stunning beaches on the planet.

Freshwater explorations compete with marine delights. You can easily arrange reef- and game-fishing charters – or hire a sailboard, kayak or catamaran to get the feel of local lakes. Or you can ride a horse (or camel), play 18 holes of golf or tackle giant sand dunes on a quad bike.
The region has gentle, rolling green hills and little historic villages nestled between rainforest and beach. For simple relaxation, lie back and enjoy a luxuriant spa, try the largest ocean baths in the southern hemisphere, explore sleepy mountainside villages or laze on the beach with a good book. At sunset, dine alfresco. Sip some of the wine that has made the Hunter Valley famous.

Highlights

	The Blue Mountains
	Walk on air, 270 m above the valley of the Kedumba River in a glass-floored, aerial gondola in the Blue Mountains.

	Houseboats on the Hawkesbury River
	Cruising the laid-back Hawkesbury River on a houseboat.

	Hunter Valley
	With more than 120 wineries, the Hunter Valley produces some terrific wines, loved at home and abroad, including the crisp Hunter Semillon and the ripe Hunter Shiraz. Complement the wine with superb cuisine and stylish boutique accommodation for the perfect getaway.

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