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Queensland ~ Sydney
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SYDNEY
Need to recharge your batteries? Then a short trip to Sydney or its surrounding regions is the perfect solution. From sparkling waterways to World Heritage listed areas, from ancient mountains to stunning beaches, you'll find it all within three hours from Sydney.
Take a short break holiday and leave your everyday world behind as often as you like.
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List of latest Sydney Promotions
** Not inclusive of Air Fare
Best of Sydney Travel Validity: 14 February – 30 September 2011
Sydney City Stay*
Package includes
- Choice of 3 nights accommodation + 1N Bonus *NATAS OFFER: FREE 1N Bonus for selected hotels – Valid for booking 14 Feb‐15 Apr)*
- Daily breakfast (for hotels stay only)
- City Experiences
o Option 1: 5‐in‐1 Pass (I‐venture) Bonus offer: Free upgrade to 2D See Syd & Beyond. Booking period : 14Feb – 15 Apr / Travel : 14Feb – 30Sep
o Option 2: Day Tours (AAT Kings/ APT Tours)
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Blue Mountain
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Fast facts
- Grand sandstone plateau, valleys and heathlands
- Famous for its one million hectares of World Heritage-listed landscape
- 90 minutes’ drive west of Sydney
Why go there
Once you’ve experienced the spectacular blue-hazed beauty, dramatic cliffs and deep canyons of the Blue Mountains, you’ll come away refreshed and invigorated.
While bushwalking in this wilderness area is a favourite pastime, the region is also famous for its heritage-listed guesthouses and luxurious resorts that offer spa treatments, natural therapies and great dining experiences.
A string of townships form a vibrant cultural community where artists, musicians and writers flourish.
Things to do
- Bushwalk in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
- Abseil in the Wollemi National Park.
- Enjoy great coffee at one of the cosy cafés in Katoomba or Leura.
- Be inspired by the spectacular Three Sisters at Katoomba’s Echo Point.
- Ride a horse through the Megalong Valley.
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Port Stephens
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Fast facts
- Major holiday resort area with many and varied attractions
- Famous for a large number of dolphins in the bay
- 215 km north of Sydney, population 65,000
Why go there
Port Stephens lays claim to the title ‘Dolphin Capital of Australia’. The bay is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins, and there are several tour operators in Nelson Bay that offer dolphin-watch trips. These playful aquatic mammals often ride the bow wave just a couple of metres from the vessel.
Between May and June, humpback whales cruise past the town on their northern migration, returning south between September and November and these huge animals are often encountered on the dolphin cruises.
Whether it’s for diving, fishing, boating, snorkelling or sandcastle building, this huge bay has everything you need for year-round aquatic action.
History
Cedar cutters moved into the area early in the 1800s, followed by fishermen and farmers. Settlements developed on the south side of the bay and during World War II the area was used as a training base for American and Australian servicemen. Over the past three decades tourism has been the regional mainstay.
Things to do
- Take a dolphin-watch cruise from Nelson Bay.
- Hire a catamaran, surf ski or a canoe from the beach at Shoal Bay.
- Explore the beaches at Tomaree Head, at the north-eastern tip of Tomaree National Park.
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Nelson Bay
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Fast facts
- Major holiday playground and main resort area of Port Stephens
- Located on the southern shores of Port Stephens
- 223 km north of Sydney, population 8,100
Why go there
Nelson Bay is the main town for Port Stephens and it would be hard to find anywhere better equipped for aquatic pursuits – plus a great array of accommodation and dining options. On the town’s doorstep within the sheltered arms of the bay there are safe, calm beaches that are ideal for small children, while the coastal beaches just a five-minute drive away are washed by booming waves.
The diving and snorkelling here is exceptional. Just east of Nelson Bay, the tiny promontory of Fly Point is an aquatic reserve with prolific marine life. Divers have another superb site just off the coast at Broughton Island, with such outstanding features as the ‘Looking Glass’, a split that runs through the middle of the island, crowded with marine life.
To the south of Nelson Bay, Stockton Beach has the country’s largest coastal dune system, stretching for more than 30 km to the northern outskirts of Newcastle.
History
Chinese fishermen established a camp here early in the 1800s. A post office and a school were built later in the century, but it was not until well into the 20th century that Nelson Bay became a popular tourist destination.
Things to do
- Take a dolphin-watch cruise and marvel at the antics of these aquatic acrobats.
- Hand feed the blue gropers at the Fly Point-Halifax Park Aquatic Reserve.
- Spend the day at Dutchies Beach, the perfect place for family getaways.
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Jervis Bay
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Must do
Fast facts
- Beaches and bays backed by forested wilderness
- Famous for its pristine beaches, national parks and wildlife
- Three hours’ drive south of Sydney
Why go there
The Shoalhaven region is a majestic stretch of coast endowed with beaches, bays, interesting country towns and natural wonders. Here the beaches are famed for their white sands and wildlife, the towns for their cafés and old pubs, and the crystal clear waters for their fish, dolphins and migrating whales.
Go bushwalking in one of the hinterland’s national parks, drive through picturesque Kangaroo Valley or stop for great coffee and a browse in one of the Shoalhaven’s charming villages.
Things to do
- Admire the whitest sands in the world at Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay.
- Go sailing and fishing in the safe, protected waters of St Georges Basin.
- Dine out on fresh oysters, tuna, kingfish and mussels at one of the fine local restaurants.
- Browse in Milton’s boutiques, art and craft galleries and antique shops.
- Go bushwalking along one of the 20 trails in Morton National Park.
- Explore the Kangaroo Valley River in a canoe.
Don’t miss
- Spotting dolphins on a cruise or in a sea kayak at Jervis Bay.
- Lady Denman, a restored Sydney harbour ferry, at The Lady Denman Maritime Museum in Huskisson.
- The convict-built remnants of Coolangatta Village, near Berry.
- Bundanon, the artist Arthur Boyd’s house and studio, open to the public on Sundays.
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Southern Highlands
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Must do
Fast facts
- Hills, forests and valleys
- Famous for its heritage villages and old world charm
- 90 minutes’ drive south of Sydney
Why go there
It’s easy to relax and unwind among the gentle green hills of the Southern Highlands, where a cool climate and rich soil have produced excellent wines and beautiful, formal gardens.
Good food is on offer throughout the area at country inns and restaurants, farmers’ markets and produce shops packed with local fare.
Enjoy genuine country hospitality in a cosy B&B or a grand country manor. De-stress with a soothing spa treatment, luxuriate in a lavender-scented bath or smell the perfume of spring blossoms in season.
Things to do
- Follow the Southern Highlands Food and Wine Trail to cellar doors and various food stalls, cafés and farmers’ markets.
- Go bushwalking in Morton National Park, where the Fitzroy Falls are a highlight.
- Discover Berrima, established in 1831, a well preserved Georgian colonial town.
- Tee off at one of the excellent public or private golf courses.
- Browse in antique shops packed with furniture, china and estate jewellery.
Don’t miss
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Hunter Valley
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Must do
Fast facts
- Valleys, mountains and vineyards
- Famous for its award-winning wines and historic towns
- Two hours’ drive north of Sydney. Fly from Sydney with QantasLink, from Melbourne, Gold Coast and Brisbane with Jetstar and Virgin Blue. Newcastle Airport is one hours' drive to the Hunter Valley.
Why go there
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.
Wine and food buffs can join a winery tour to sample some of the region’s gourmet delights. Others may prefer to indulge in some serious pampering at a day spa or teeing off from one of the region’s three championship golf courses.
Things to do
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Grand Pacific Drive
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Come and experience Wollongong’s spectacular coastal drive - Grand Pacific Drive, between Sydney to Wollongong and beyond.
Grand Pacific Drive is a 140 kilometre award winning coastal drive beginning 45 minutes south of Sydney International Airport in the Royal National Park.
Enjoy driving through coastal rainforests and villages and traverse along the magnificent Sea Cliff Bridge. From here, Grand Pacific Drive makes its way into the bustling city of Wollongong, offering countless adventure activities, great beaches and shopping, fantastic local restaurants and cafes, golf courses, art galleries and more. |
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