New South Wales

DESTINATIONS / Australia
9 December 2019

From the high gastronomy and fashion of Sydney to the vineyards of the Hunter Valley and the blue-tinged eucalypt haze of the Blue Mountains, New South Wales has an abundance of riches to offer the yacht guest.

Written by Tourism Australia

WHETHER YOU’RE A FOOD AND WINE CONNOISSEUR, a keen golfer or a nature-lover looking for weird and wonderful Australian wildlife, you will find what you seek in New South Wales.

From the world-class harbour city of Sydney, venture out into this diverse state that has a range of landscapes and experiences. Many can be enjoyed by day trip, or if you have more time, stay awhile and explore beyond our coastline.

Here are eight signature options to enhance your visit by yacht while in New South Wales.

Hawkesbury River, New South Wales.

Australian Alps, New South Wales, Australia.

Number One Beach, Seal Rocks, New South Wales.

World Heritage-listed, Wollemi National Park, New South Wales.

The Opera House, Sydney Harbour, New South Wales.

Dine with the world’s best harbour views

A meal to remember, served with a view you’ll never forget: Sydney’s world-class restaurant scene offers both as a matter of course. Dine inside the Sydney Opera House at Bennelong, watch the sun set behind the Harbour Bridge at Aria or enjoy expansive views of both at Quay. In the adjacent bay, Bea Restaurant overlooks the harbour from the striking architecture of Barangaroo House.

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Sydney through Aboriginal eyes

The Eora people call Sydney Harbour Birra Birra. Discover this land’s ancient heart while gaining an insight into the world’s oldest living culture on a walking tour of The Rocks. Alternatively, learn how to forage for bush tucker – and cook it – in the city’s spectacular Royal Botanic Gardens.

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Fish in Sydney’s beautiful harbour

It’s a little-known fact that Sydney is one of the world’s best urban saltwater fishing destinations. The deep waters of Sydney Harbour and wilderness waterways of Pittwater and Broken Bay are home to more than 50 species of fish. Have respected fishing guide Sydney Fly Fishing tailor a harbour fishing adventure to suit, or instead target the trout-filled streams of the Blue Mountains with Aussie Fly Fisher.

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A slice of heaven in Sydney

Two of Australia’s iconic golf courses are just a short drive from the centre of the city, including the wild and challenging NSW Golf Club links course overlooking Botany Bay at La Perouse, where prevailing sea breezes ensure every round is different from the last. The par 3, 6th hole, played over the sea, is world-renowned. Alternatively, tee off with the greats at The Lakes, host to the Australian Open Championship and one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the country.

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Where the bush meets the beach

Pretty Beach House is a private getaway overlooking the waterways of the Bouddi Peninsula, a short but spectacular seaplane flight from Sydney. Surrounded by eucalypt forest, each of its four pavilions have wonderful views and private plunge pools. But the real reason to visit is the chance to chat with Aboriginal elders during the Welcome to Country smoking ceremony, or on a guided bushwalk to one of hundreds of cultural sites in the neighbouring national park.

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Monumental mountain adventure

Experience an outback sunset safari with wild kangaroos, wombats and echidnas in the majesty of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage area, at the ultra-luxe Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley hotel. Take a chopper transfer to the 7,000 acres of privately owned reserve, only a stone’s throw from the edge of the world’s second-largest canyon, and explore the surrounds on horseback, by mountain bike or 4WD.

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Have a whale of a time

Sydney locals take encounters with whales for granted – it’s not uncommon to see them on the daily commute across the harbour – but Australia’s most famous whale, Migaloo, is unique. This white humpback is often spotted on his annual migration along the east coast. Private whale watching tours are available from May through to November with Oz Whale Watching.

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Behind the cellar door in the Hunter Valley

Spend the day with the chief winemaker at Audrey Wilkinson vineyard, not only one of the Hunter Valley’s oldest and most prestigious wineries but also the cellar with the best view. Taste wine from the barrel, enjoy a vertical tasting at the onsite wine museum, or heli-transfer to one of the region’s best restaurants for lunch with the winemaker. Don’t leave without sampling the rosy vin de vie muscat – it’s been their signature drop for more than 100 years.

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