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New tours, new accommodation and experiences that are unique to the State continue to attract more visitors than ever to NSW.

Multi-region

Go Fish Australia, Sydney and Byron Bay

Go Fish Australia is a fishing adventure specialist, offering bespoke bucket-list

experiences departing from Sydney, Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. Fishing on

Sydney Harbour is a private half-day experience on custom-built five-metre

fishing vessel where guests enjoy spending time with one of the best fishing

guides in the business and discovering the abundant fish that can be caught in

the harbour. The Hawkesbury River by Seaplane experience is an exclusive

adventure where guests discover Sydney Harbour from the air and

Hawkesbury River from the land, a region well known for its amazing fishing

and local organic produce. From Byron Bay, Go Fish offer the Outback Fishing

Experience, which departs by helicopter providing incredible views over

pristine beaches, waterfalls and rich farming land before arriving in a private

location in Northern NSW. The local guide takes guests by kayak under

waterfalls and to fish rapids. Go Fish also offers the Rainforest Fishing

Experience from Byron Bay. Guests travel by helicopter or vehicle to meet their

guide to fish from the river bank or from a kayak. A sumptuous outdoor lunch of

local produce completes the experience with views over the surrounding

macadamia farms. Mandarin-speaking interpreters are available on request.

gofishaustralia.com.au

Freeland Hiking Co., Blue Mountains, Snowy Mountains & Royal National

Park

Freeland Hiking Co. offers full-day and multi-day hiking tours through NSW’s

premier National Parks, including the Blue Mountains, Snowy Mountains and

Royal National Parks. The company passionately believes the best way to

experience a destination is by slowing down and weaving through it on foot in

the company of a local. Owned and managed by an experienced hiking guide,

Freeland Hiking Co. tours have been thoughtfully crafted from start to finish.

From the gear and safety equipment provided to the meals prepared and the

knowledge shared, every detail has been carefully considered and refined.

Tours include full-day trips trip to the Royal National Park and Blue Mountains

and return transport from Sydney, gourmet picnic lunch and more. The four-

day Mt Kosciusko Summit experience completes a 22km expedition through

the glacial-carved landscape. Guests will spend one night camping and two

nights in a luxury chalet at Lake Crackenback Resort.

freelandhikingco.com.au

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Blue Mountains & Hawkesbury

High and Wild, Katoomba

High and Wild Blue Mountains adventures is an outdoor adventure company

specializing in canyoning, rock climbing, abseiling and two-day bush survival

courses, which caters for all levels of ability. Located in Katoomba, all

adventures happen in the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park,

90-minutes west of Sydney. High and Wild have over 30 years of experience, a

100 per cent safety record and hold all relevant qualifications, insurances and

licences to operate in the Blue Mountains World Heritage National Park. High

and Wild can cater for FITs, groups, corporate groups and VIP private groups.

highandwild.com.au

Blueberry Hills on Comleroy, Kurrajong

Located just over one hour northwest of Sydney, Blueberry Hills on Comleroy

is a rural retreat nestled between the foothills of the Blue Mountains and the

Wollemi National Park. This multi-award winning boutique farm stay offers

accommodation in a 4 ½ star rated bed and breakfast and self-contained

cottages. Soak up the majestic beauty of the surrounding rolling farmland, on a

charming countryside escape. Pick fresh blueberries in the summer months,

feed the sheep and alpacas or simply relax in the outdoor hot tub soaking up

the sweeping countryside views by day, and under the stars by night.

blueberryhillsoncomleroy.com.au

Central Coast

Firescreek Winery, Holgate

Firescreek Fruit Winery handcraft an innovative and diverse variety of award-

winning fruit, flower and herb wines. Wines are made following the seasons of

Mother Nature, so every season there is something new and interesting to try.

Located on the Central Coast, just one hour north of Sydney, visitors can enjoy

the stunning gardens at Firescreek Winery, which are set on 2.5 acres of lush

grounds featuring a rainforest, creek, waterlily ponds and numerous fruit trees

and vines. It has the rustic feel of a Tuscan vineyard, combined with the

lushness of a temperate rainforest. Experiences include wine tasting the

unique wine varietals made from fruit, flowers and botanics; sampling

chocolate paired with wine; relaxing in the beautiful gardens, as well as

opportunities to meet the winemaker.

firescreek.com.au

Pearls of Australia – Shellar Door, Mooney Mooney

Pearls of Australia represents Broken Bay Pearls, the only pearl farm in NSW.

Broken Bay Pearls is located on the Central Coast just one hour’s drive north

of Sydney, offers the Broken Bay Pearl Farm Tour. The newly opened Shellar

Door in Mooney Mooney introduces a land based operation seven days a week

in NSW. This exciting addition invites people into the working pearl farm on the

Hawkesbury River offering land and marine-based Pearl Farm Tours as well as

a selection of premium Australian pearls and jewellery direct from their farms.

This new facility showcases farming, grading and finished pearl products whilst

creating an immersive and educational experience, giving customers never

before seen access to NSW's only pearl farm.

pearlsofaustralia.com.au

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Central NSW

Country Escape Tours, Mudgee

Country Escape Tours specialise in tours with a difference. Mudgee is a

stunning wine region in country NSW, four hours’ drive northwest of Sydney. In

the Mudgee region, visitors can enjoy premium food and wine experiences,

discovering gold rush heritage, interesting villages and UNESCO World

Heritage wilderness. Country Escape Tours offer small group and private tours

that showcase the Mudgee region, with local guides sharing their local

knowledge, history and love of the region. Tour options include food and wine

experiences, horse riding, kayaking and discovering the local history. Country

Escape Tours has a tour to suit all needs. We cater for couples, groups and

children and operate seven days a week.

countryescapetours.com.au

Evanslea, Mudgee

Evanslea is five-star luxury boutique accommodation minutes from the Mudgee

town centre and wineries. The Mudgee wine region is located 90 minutes from

the Blue Mountains and four hours’ drive northwest of Sydney. Evanslea is an

exclusive property with four intimate, beautifully appointed cottages, along with

historic and luxurious Evanslea House, all situated on over four acres of

riverside gardens. Each of the cottages is self-contained and has a spa, wood

fireplace and pool access. Evanslea offers bespoke packages including

chartered flights, helicopter tours, in-room massage, private on-site wine

tastings, wine tours, nature or farm tours, and private yoga classes in the

gardens. The cottages are perfect for couples and the house sleeps up to

eight. The entire property can also be booked exclusively.

evanslea.com.au

The Oriana, Orange

The Oriana is a stylish retro hotel located in Orange, a beautiful town located

three and a half hours’ drive or a 50-minute flight from Sydney, and just 90

minutes from the Blue Mountains. The hotel features cosy rooms and suites

with vibrant colour schemes and furnishings including plush bedding. Enjoy

cocktails by the pool or head inside to enjoy a glass of wine in the glamourous

Bela Vista Bar and a delectable meal in the luxurious restaurant, The Peacock

Room. Orange is a renowned food and wine region with premium restaurants,

fashionable cafes, shops and galleries and award-winning cool climate

wineries. The Oriana is located in the town centre with the golf course,

wineries, restaurants, entertainment only minutes away.

orianaorange.com

Rowlee Wines, Orange

Rowlee is situated in the cool climate, high altitude wine region of Orange, a

three-and-a-half-hour drive or 50-minute flight from Sydney. The estate makes

wines exclusively from their single vineyard located in the foothills of Mount

Canobolas. At Rowlee, wine tasting is a sensory experience, with intimate

tastings and visits to the estate enhanced by curated wine and food pairings,

picnics in the vines, bespoke activities and luxury accommodation. Surrounded

by vineyards, farmland and a conservation area, Rowlee dates back to the mid

1800’s and includes the original homestead and outbuildings.

rowleewines.com.au

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Silver Compass Tours, Orange and Central West NSW

Silver Compass Tours is premium private day tour and multi-day tour operator

that curates immersive local food, wine and cultural travel experiences. Silver

Compass Tours are based in the historic village of Carcoar near the Orange

wine region, three and a half hours from Sydney. Tours include food and wine

experiences, Aboriginal cultural heritage and bush tucker experiences, as well

as explorations of historic gold rush-era European settlement villages. Silver

Compass Tours was established in 2014 by Founder and Chief Experience

Officer Kelly Picarazzi, whose mission is to enrich people’s lives by enhancing

their discovery of people, places and new ideas.

silvercompasstours.com.au

Hunter Valley and Newcastle

Brokenwood Wines, Pokolbin

Established in 1970 Brokenwood Wines is one of Australia’s most reputable

premium wine labels and a must visit in the Hunter Valley. Consistently listed

as a five-star winery, Brokenwood is home to the famous Graveyard Vineyard

Shiraz; the highly acclaimed ILR Reserve Semillon and the popular Cricket

Pitch Range. They recently opened a new state-of-the-art tasting facility,

incorporating a pod system tasting room, museum, café, and restaurant and

function space for 20-400 people. Their VIP soil-to-cellar experience is a rare

opportunity to gain exclusive access to one of Australia’s most iconic vineyards

whilst enjoying a unique and personalised experience. It includes a behind-the-

scenes tour of the winery, a six-course degustation menu with matched wines,

wine barrel tasting and a bottle of current release Graveyard Shiraz.

brokenwood.com.au

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows, Caves Beach, Lake Macquarie

Caves Beach is located on the Swansea peninsula between Lake Macquarie

and the Pacific Ocean. Located 45 minutes south of Newcastle and less than

two hours north of Sydney. Caves Coastal Bar and Bungalows has 18 luxury

adults-only one-bedroom bungalows and 34 two- and three-bedroom villas and

townhouses linked by Hamptons-style timber boardwalks. Caves Coastal offers

escapes for both couples and families as well as corporate retreats. The on-

site restaurant uses a paddock- and ocean-to-plate ethos within a newly

renovated casual-chic indoor and outdoor setting. Caves Coastal also has a

range of spacious event room with inspiring settings to meet the needs of

corporate travellers and MICE groups, and is just minutes to the beach.

cavescoastal.com.au

Tyrrell's Vineyards, Pokolbin

Tyrrell’s Vineyards is a winery located in Australia’s oldest wine region, Hunter

Valley, two hours’ drive north of Sydney. A Hunter Valley icon, Tyrrell's is a

much-loved Australian wine brand family owned since 1858, home to some of

Australia’s most awarded wines including the iconic Vat 1 Semillon. Guests

can discover over 160 years of winemaking experience with a trip to Tyrrell’s

Hunter Valley winery. They can visit the cellar door and taste award-winning

wines, take a tour and experience first-hand the old oak vats and historic red

cellar still in full operation. Tyrrell’s Vineyards is a member of Ultimate Winery

Experiences of Australia.

tyrrells.com.au

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Tulloch Wines, Pokolbin

Over four generations and 125 years, Tulloch have been crafting wines and

experiences that celebrate ‘the good life’ of wine, food, family and friends.

Located in the Hunter Valley, two hours’ drive north of Sydney and 45 minutes

from Newcastle, Tulloch Wines Cellar Door is an award-winning venue and

renowned for their customer service. Join the team for one of their new

bookable experiences, including Hunter Heroes & Global Flavours, where

guests can immerse themselves in the history of Australia's oldest wine region,

the Hunter Valley, while being guided through a tasting of six Tulloch Wines —

all heroes of the Hunter: semillon, chardonnay, verdelho, shiraz — matched

with global food. The Hunter Wine, Seafood & Aussie BBQ experience

showcases the Australian culture’s love of cooking meat and seafood over an

open flame. Grill seafood, beef and lamb with an expert chef and learn

barbeque techniques. All the meat and seafood is premium quality and

sourced from local farmers.

tullochwines.com

Murray

Circa 1928, Albury

Circa Hotels and Spas has opened a new hotel in Albury, Circa 1928. Housed

in a former bank, the boutique hotel offers two suites, five spa treatment

rooms, a retail outlet and gallery with a focus on local art. The hotel features a

selection of artworks by high profile Indigenous artists including Patrick

Butcher, and is one of the stops on the North East Aboriginal Art Trail. Guests

can enjoy a wide variety of luxurious treatments in the spa or take a one-on-

one tour experience with a local (exclusive to Circa) to the Murray Art Museum

Albury or Botanic Gardens.

circahotels.com/circa-1928-albury

North Coast

North Star Holiday Resort, Hastings Point

The multi award-winning North Star Holiday Resort at Hastings Point is an

idyllic, family-friendly destination located on the beautiful Tweed Coast, just 25

minutes south of Gold Coast Airport. Nestled between the pristine Hastings

Point beach, national parks and a tidal estuary, North Star has a range of

accommodation including fully self-contained luxury poolside spa villas and

spacious family cabins, as well as caravan and camp sites, all set amidst 10

hectares of landscaped, tropical gardens.

northstar.com.au

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Out Of The Blue Adventures, Byron Bay

Out Of The Blue Adventures specialises in premier eco cruises and tours,

including whale watching, ocean adventures and river cruises, departing from

Ballina, a 30-minute drive from Byron Bay. All cruises are guided by a marine

biologist. From June to November, the two-and-a-half-hour Whale Watching

cruise departs up to three times daily. The three-hour Ocean Adventure cruise

runs daily from November to June and explores the Cape Byron Marine Park

with the opportunity to encounter dolphins, turtles and birdlife. The two-hour

early evening River Cruise takes visitors on the tranquil waters of the

Richmond River to learn about the diverse flora and fauna in the region. Return

transfers from Byron Bay and Lennox Head are available for each cruise.

outoftheblueadventures.com

Port Cruise Adventures, Port Macquarie

Port Cruise Adventures offers all of the fun activities visitors can have on the

water in Port Macquarie, four hours’ drive north of Sydney on the NSW North

Coast. Visitors can choose from two vessels to enjoy whale watching from May

to November each year, while scenic coastal tours with dolphin spotting are

offered year round. Thrill seekers can hop aboard the Ocean Blast Thrill Ride,

which rides the swell and speeds along the beautiful coastline, or jump on a jet

ski and enjoy the exclusive Jet Ski Park. For visitors looking for relaxation, they

may prefer a Sunset River Cruise along the stunning Hastings River.

portjet.com.au

Port Stephens

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, Port Stephens (opening 2020)

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is a first-class facility that cares for sick, injured

and orphaned koalas. The Koala Sanctuary will offer visitors a unique

opportunity to see koalas in their natural habitat. It will also support their

long-term rehabilitation and preservation. Visitors to the sanctuary will enjoy

unique experiences with koalas in a natural and idyllic bushland setting. There

are also tailored education sessions on koala care, rehabilitation and eventual

return back to the wild and opportunities to directly contribute to the

preservation of local koalas in Port Stephens.

portstephenskoalas.com.au

South Coast

Abode Malua Bay, Malua Bay

Situated in south coast of NSW, four hours south of Sydney and 15 minutes

from Batemans Bay, Abode Malua Bay opened in early 2020 and offers 52

stylishly appointed self-contained, apartment-style rooms. Abode Malua Bay

provides several room types to accommodate for all needs, including inter-

connecting rooms for families or groups, pet friendly rooms and studios

designed specifically for the mobility impaired. Each room has a kitchenette,

washer/dryer, and bathroom amenities by Ideology. Located just metres from

the pristine patrolled beachfront of Malua Bay Beach, guests will enjoy

unrivalled access to the ocean, nature walks and cultural landmarks of

Australia’s south coast.

abodehotels.com.au/hotels/malua-bay

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Bangalay Luxury Villas, Shoalhaven Heads

Bangalay Villas are 16 luxury villas on the NSW South Coast situated near

Seven Mile Beach, two hours’ drive from Sydney. With a pared-back, beachy

style, the one- or two-bedroom villas have sweeping views down the

Shoalhaven Heads golf course to the mountain range, and a Tesla charging

station out front. Spend the day exploring the stunning South Coast, take a dip

in the pool, then dine on site at Bangalay Dining, with chef Brent Strong

executing a bold menu showcasing local produce of oysters, flathead, local

beef and native herbs and florals such as banksia and eucalyptus. Set

amongst coastal Bangalay Sand Forest distinctive to the region, a boardwalk

winds from each villa up towards the ocean, creating a nostalgic beach holiday

feel.

bangalayvillas.com.au

Southbound Escapes, Narooma and South Coast

Southbound Escapes is a luxury tour operator specialising in the South Coast

of New South Wales from Sydney to Eden with a focus on sustainable, nature

based tourism. Southbound Escapes provide a fully integrated quality tourism

experience including impeccable service, unique locations and local

knowledge, all packaged for convenience. Offering private- and small-group full

and half-day tours, experiences may include E-Bike adventures, food and

wine, Aboriginal culture, wildlife and nature, and special interest tours bespoke

designed for individual guests. Many experiences with Southbound Escapes

provide the opportunity to meet artisans, local makers, experts and farmers.

southboundescapes.com

Touchdown Helicopters, Wollongong

Touchdown Helicopters is the only helicopter operator south of Sydney

covering the beautiful Illawarra Region and beyond. Touchdown Helicopter is a

privately owned business and was established in 2006 and now provides

public charters, scenic flight and tours for FIT and group travellers. Their base

at Illawarra airport, 90 minutes south of Sydney and 15 minutes from

Wollongong city centre, sits in between the mountains and sea ensuring scenic

flights over many spectacular locations, including waterfalls, gorges, ravines

and valleys as well as the sun-drenched, golden beaches of the Pacific coast.

Touchdown Helicopters also partner with local vineyards, restaurants and pubs

at various locations to provide unforgettable flight and lunch packages.

touchdownhelicopters.com.au

Wine Knot Tours, Shoalhaven

Wine Knot Tours is a small group and private tour operator that has a vision to

share what they love about the spectacular Shoalhaven Wine Region on the

NSW South Coast located two to three hours south of Sydney. Shoalhaven is a

food, wine, nature and adventure lover’s paradise. As devoted locals, W ine

Knot Tours has built unrivalled, quality experiences and valued relationships

with wineries and local providores. Wine Knot Tours provides unforgettable

tours where guests can immerse themselves into the regions sublime produce,

wine, rich culture, history and world-renowned scenery and wildlife. Wine Knot

Tours provide day tours of the Shoalhaven region and multi-day tours from

Sydney with luxury accommodation included.

wineknottours.com.au

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Southern Highlands

PepperGreen Estate, Berrima

PepperGreen Estate is a winery, restaurant, cellar door, tasting room and olive

grove located in the historic town of Berrima in the cool climate wine region of

Southern Highlands. PepperGreen Estate provides experiences to visitors that

showcase all elements of their business. With easy access from Sydney and

Canberra, and a quick 90-minute drive either way from international airports.

All experiences are hosted by charismatic and knowledgeable guides and

include an interactive wine discovery paired with food in their premium private

room at the Cellar Door. There are several core experiences such as: The

Private Cellar Door Experience; The Private Olive Grove Experience; and The

Ultimate Vineyard Experience and Limited Edition Olive Grove Picking

Experience. Some of these experiences include a visit to their vineyard and

olive groves in Canyonleigh.

peppergreenestate.com.au

The Loch, Berrima

Nestled in rolling green hills, The Loch is a working farm, garden and guest

house in historic Berrima in the Southern Highlands, only 90 minutes’ drive

from Sydney. Within the hub of the architecturally converted barn are four

guest suites providing luxury self-contained accommodation; an authentic

paddock-to-plate restaurant, the Tasting Room; and a farm stall selling freshly

harvested fruit, vegetables, herbs, flowers, meat and eggs, along with house-

made cakes, jams and chutneys and hand-restored antiques. The Tasting

Room offers a weekly farm tour followed by a three-course lunch. Seasonally,

The Loch also offers a range of foodie events to showcase the farm produce

and other local artisan producers.

theloch.net.au