New South Wales
No more roughing it: Aussie holiday parks aren’t what they used to be
Everything from swanky cabins to retro Airstream trailers and full-blown resort facilities are on offer, and budget-conscious travellers are flocking in droves.
- Sheriden Rhodes
Hit the road: 11 of the best camping spots between Sydney and Brisbane
The regions between the two capital cities make for some extraordinary camping – be it in a hilltop glamper, riverside camper or beachfront tent.
- Penny Watson
In the age of Instagram and Airbnb, we’ve lost the joy of ramshackle stays
A stay at an imperfect summer shack with chipped china and quirky curios might just be what the doctor ordered.
- Nina Karnikowski
How travelling with kids made me see Sydney differently
With two youngsters in tow, the city requires a different approach – and a new perspective unveils a very different place.
- David Whitley
Ten NSW summer holiday spots that will take you back in time
From country pubs to retro motels and campsites by the sea, these excellent summer stays will make you feel like you’ve turned back the clock.
- Riley Wilson
The best hotels for a Sydney staycation this summer
Sydney feels most Sydney in the warmer months. And to make the most of summer, why not become a tourist in your own town?
- Katherine Scott
- ★★★½
- Hotel reviews
Central Sydney hotel gets a new life (again)
This property has gone through several iterations, previously as a Travelodge before becoming a Mercure and now a Novotel after a $20 million revamp.
- Craig Platt
Eclipsed by its hip neighbour, this town has two things Byron doesn’t
Amid the glamorous surrounds of a Bunnings car park, the Big Prawn rises like Kilimanjaro from the plains.
- David Whitley
A health scare led two men to build their dream Byron holiday retreat
You’ll feel like a Rich Lister staying at ESTE Wategos, but bookings are only available “on application”.
- Julietta Jameson
Epic hiking trail across ‘the roof of Australia’ finally complete
The 55-kilometre Snowies Alpine Walk has opened in Kosciuszko National Park, offering hikers the chance to immerse themselves in Australia’s highest terrain.
- Julietta Jameson
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/traveller/topic/new-south-wales-264n