Visit NSW

NSW is where a simple drive has led me to camel pies, pastries from the land of giants, truffle hunts, nights in yurts and dog-friendly cottages with donkeys at the fence. That is what I love about travelling close to home: one turn off the highway can become a delicious meal, an unexpected stay or a whole weekend away, so if you need somewhere new to eat, sleep or explore, I hope you find your next trip here.

Is This NSW's Most Gorgeous Tiny House?
Latest nsw recipe Is This NSW's Most Gorgeous Tiny House?

Nestled on the mid North Coast of NSW sits The Tiny Mile, a stunning tiny house that punches well above its size. Every inch of this perfectly outfitted house is designed for a relaxing visit situated right in front of Berady Creek on acreage farmland.

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Plan Your NSW Escape

Day Trips and Scenic Stops

Find easy outings, memorable roadside stops and attractions that work without planning a whole holiday.

Weekend Getaways

Browse compact escapes that combine places to stay, things to do and worthwhile meals over a few days.

A Weekend in Newcastle & Newcastle Food Month Highlights A Weekend in Newcastle & Newcastle Food Month Highlights A Romantic Weekend in the Hunter Valley A Romantic Weekend in the Hunter Valley A Dog Friendly Luxe Escape at Cuttaway Cottage in the Southern Highlands A Dog Friendly Luxe Escape at Cuttaway Cottage in the Southern Highlands A Weekend in Bowral and Berrima in the Southern Highlands A Weekend in Bowral and Berrima in the Southern Highlands Savouring The Tweed Coast Savouring The Tweed Coast The Sea Life at Lake Macquarie The Sea Life at Lake Macquarie A Delicious Newcastle Weekend For $500 (with Food, Hotel & Drink!) A Delicious Newcastle Weekend For $500 (with Food, Hotel & Drink!) A Dog Friendly Weekend On The Central Coast A Dog Friendly Weekend On The Central Coast

Road Trips and Multi-Stop Itineraries

Use these practical routes and destination guides when you want several towns, meals or activities in one trip.

7 New Reasons to Visit the Central Coast 7 New Reasons to Visit the Central Coast A Weekend in Bowral and Berrima in the Southern Highlands A Weekend in Bowral and Berrima in the Southern Highlands Savouring The Tweed Coast Savouring The Tweed Coast 5 Delicious Reasons to Revisit Orange in 2025 5 Delicious Reasons to Revisit Orange in 2025 Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Five Dock: A Food Lover's Guide! Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Five Dock: A Food Lover's Guide! The Central Coast Makers Trail The Central Coast Makers Trail The Sapphire Coast's Glittering Oyster Trail The Sapphire Coast's Glittering Oyster Trail A Week in Brunswick Heads & Byron Bay! A Week in Brunswick Heads & Byron Bay!

Find a Place to Stay

Sydney Hotels and Staycations

Compare Sydney hotels, harbour stays, pet-friendly rooms and city breaks.

Coastal Resorts and Beach Stays

Find waterside hotels, beach resorts, lodges and accommodation used within longer coastal journeys.

Country Retreats, Cabins and Glamping

Explore mountain lodges, vineyard stays, country retreats, cabins, cottages and glamping.

Eat and Drink Around NSW

Regional Food Guides

Choose a destination through guides that compare several restaurants, cafes, producers and worthwhile food stops.

Restaurant and Dining Reviews

Choose individual restaurants, dining rooms, wine bars and special meals across NSW.

Newcastle Dining: Harrison's Plate by Plate Newcastle Dining: Harrison's Plate by Plate New in Newcastle: Cara, Newcastle New in Newcastle: Cara, Newcastle Iron Gate Kitchen Iron Gate Kitchen Stop At Signal Box, Newcastle Stop At Signal Box, Newcastle Craving Carne & Cucina, Erina Heights Craving Carne & Cucina, Erina Heights Chillis Cottage, Davistown Chillis Cottage, Davistown Bar HUMBUG, Newcastle Bar HUMBUG, Newcastle Mist-ical Dining: Dinner at Echoes, Katoomba Mist-ical Dining: Dinner at Echoes, Katoomba

Cafes, Bakeries, Delis and Tea Rooms

Find casual cafes, destination bakeries, delis, tea rooms, high teas and useful road-trip stops.

Wineries, Cellar Doors and Wine Country

Plan winery visits, cellar-door weekends and trips through the Hunter Valley, Orange, Mudgee and other wine regions.

Producers, Markets and Food Trails

Meet regional makers and follow stories about markets, farms, orchards, oysters, truffles and local food trails.

Travel With Family or Dogs

Time Your Visit

Food Festivals and Special Events

Plan around food months, festivals, long lunches, competitions and special dining experiences.

Harvests, Foraging and Seasonal Trips

Travel for truffle hunts, mushroom picking, fruit harvests, snow trips and destinations at their seasonal best.

Sydney and Nearby Escapes

Sydney

For city hotels, harbour stays and local escapes, browse the complete Sydney travel and dining guide.

Central Coast

The Central Coast collection covers waterside dining, beach stays, producers and easy weekends away.

Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains stories range from Katoomba and Leura to Oberon, Bilpin and Wolgan Valley.

Common Ground Cafe, Katoomba - A Most Unusual Cafe! Common Ground Cafe, Katoomba - A Most Unusual Cafe! Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Wolgan Valley, The Blue Mountains Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, Wolgan Valley, The Blue Mountains Falling For Sorensen's Glasshouse and Gardens, Leura Falling For Sorensen's Glasshouse and Gardens, Leura Earthy Delights: Mushroom Picking in Oberon Earthy Delights: Mushroom Picking in Oberon Solitary Kiosk, Leura Falls, The Blue Moutains Solitary Kiosk, Leura Falls, The Blue Moutains Blue Mountains family Christmas BBQ Blue Mountains family Christmas BBQ The Ultimate Blue Mountains Winter Wonderland Weekend! The Ultimate Blue Mountains Winter Wonderland Weekend! Logan Brae Orchards, Shipley Plateau, The Blue Mountains Logan Brae Orchards, Shipley Plateau, The Blue Mountains

Southern Highlands

Explore the villages, restaurants, gardens and country stays of the Southern Highlands.

Hawkesbury and Port Stephens

These waterside escapes cover the Hawkesbury, Berowra Waters and Port Stephens.

Coastal NSW

South Coast and Shoalhaven

Follow the South Coast from Wollongong and Kiama through Berry, Jervis Bay, Mollymook and the Sapphire Coast.

North Coast and Mid North Coast

The North Coast and Mid North Coast guides cover beach towns, rainforest drives, food trails and places to stay.

Newcastle

Use the full Newcastle guide for hotels, neighbourhood cafes, restaurants and food-focused weekends.

Wine Country, Mountains and Regional NSW

Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley archive includes cellar doors, country stays, restaurants and long lunches.

Orange and Mudgee

Travel west for the cool-climate wines, markets and country tables of Orange and Mudgee.

Snowy Mountains and New England

These stories cover the Snowy Mountains and New England, from winter trips to high-country food stops.

Murray River and Regional Road Trips

Pack the car for river country, border towns, tiny stays and food stops across regional NSW.

Canberra Region

These stories explore NSW towns, wineries and food trails around the capital, including Collector, Murrumbateman, Yass and the Snowy Mountains route.

NSW Island Escapes

Lord Howe Island

NSW stretches to Lord Howe Island, with walking trails, clear water and memorable places to stay.

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