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Only 90 minutes drive west of Sydney, the visually spectacular Blue Mountains with its bottomless canyons, majestic cliffs and blue clouded scenery will have you embarking on a selection of experiences that will restore vitality and revive your soul.

With a vibrant mix of townships offering sensational dining experiences you will discover accommodation venues are plentiful and varied in style.

There are activities aplenty from family friendly to adrenalin fanatics like bushwalking, horse riding, steam train adventure, scenic skywalk, abseiling and much more.

The Blue Mountains is a dramatically breathtaking region with world class natural assets just waiting to be explored over and over again.

Admire the ever-changing landscape along with the seasons, bushwalk along the marked trails scattered throughout the region, mountain bike, fish and camp.

For the adrenaline fanatics, discover the adventure that will push your boundaries or simply explore the unknown.

With culture, art, antiques and collectables, grand buildings and magnificent cathedrals to admire. Visitors with an eye for art and architecture, culture and gourmet are in for a real treat.

The flourishing towns of Yass, Young, Queanbeyan and Goulburn all play their own unique role in contributing to this thriving region.

Plan to stay a while or you just won't get to experience all of the offerings of Capital Country.

The Central Coast has a laid back atmosphere for a relaxing holiday or weekend getaway. You can choose to do as much or as little as you please with magnificent surfing beaches or calmer inlets, ideal for small children, swim or simply take a relaxing stroll.

Enjoy fine food at an alfresco cafe or dine out in style at one of the many waterfront restaurants.

Be amazed as you explore your way through Bouddi National Park and further north at The Entrance, the kids will love the daily pelican feeding and the water fountain playground. There is something to suit everyone on the Central Coast.

With a blanket of twinkling stars watching over the region, it is little wonder that the many observatories are popular attractions as are the many National Parks and reserves.

While you are here, your trip will not be complete without paying homage to the world renowned Dubbo Zoo for the lovers of wildlife and Mount Panorama for lovers of the wild life.

With good old-fashioned country hospitality in pubs and general stores, fascinating museums, towns rich in history and fantastic food and wine. It is easy for anyone to imagine why poets and artists choose this region to fuel these creative passions.

For a slice of the good life, discover a mecca for food and wine buffs, with stylish boutique accommodation in the legendary wine producing region. Discover quaint, country towns with a proud heritage and be swept back in time.

Meander through the tapestry of valleys and mountains and explore the Barrington Tops rugged mountains and mystical forests.

Escape from it all and float away on the serene Lake Macquarie in a houseboat, indulge, pamper yourself and tempt your senses as you weave your merry way through a region so welcoming, you will be scheduling a return visit before you even check out.

As you reach Wollonging drive to the top of the eastern escarpment and imagine a landscape where the hillside reaches and dramatically halts right at the beautiful blue sea, then open your eyes and that is what you will see.

Stretching from cosmopolitan Wollongong to Kiama take a drive meandering through picturesque towns where you can watch the world go by from a gourmet cafe, drink in spectacular scenery as you cling to the coast and capture the nature lover inside yourself with adventures through mystical rainforests.

An array of enriching experiences awaits the most discerning visitors and time spent exploring is never time wasted.

Winding the roads of discovery and lasting memories from port Stephens to Woolgoolga along spectacular coastal drives with pristine coastline fringed by golden sand on one side and stunning backdrops of rainforest, rolling hills and wilderness on the other.

With so much to explore and discover whichever road you take, breathtaking national parks and reserves, charming country villages, dramatic waterfalls and landscapes, stunning beaches and an overabundance of water activities with dolphin cruises all year round and fantastic viewing of migrating whales annually.

Tempt your tastebuds with gourmet delights, abundant seafood and quality boutique wines and beer to keep up your sustenance along the way.

The choice is yours as to which road you explore with an array of experiences to encounter and capture your postcard memories.

From the boot scootin good times of Tamworth to cosmopolitan Armidale, smack bang in the middle, to the birthplace of our nation in Tenterfield on the Queensland border.

With remarkable contrasts in every aspect from weather to history to landscapes and characters you couldn't ask for more diversity between towns in the same region.

New England Tablelands flaunts the best of inland NSW where you are in for a real treat with loads to keep you busy and interested along the way form fishing in dams, rivers and streams to striking it lucky on the Fossickers Way, Museums, university, waterfalls, aboriginal culture and country music galore.

Reconnect with Mother Nature and tread the spectacular World Heritage-listed rainforests, secure in their home of National Parks. Experience these natural wonders for yourself with picnics, camping and bushwalking in an idyllic setting as you appreciate the work of protestors from the early days up until today, to preserve our diverse and unspoilt environment. These include Nightcap National Park, the Iluka Nature reserve, the Border Ranges and the remnants of the Mt Warning Volcano.

Your quest for the perfect beach will be over in a matter of time, with 300 kilometres of crystal clear beaches. The Northern Rivers is well known for its New Age surf culture and laid back characters with many unspoilt seaside hideaways, launching the Australian surfing legend.

Lush countryside with quaint towns from scottish Maclean to the psychedelic, grass roots living of Nimbin. Immersed in these vibrant towns is a unique assembly of communities that genuinely care about our environment from artists to entrepreneurs and academic to entertainers.

Whether you laze like seals in the sun on a beautiful beach or eat your way around the breathtaking countryside, one thing is for sure, you will want to return.

With significant towns like Wentworth, Mildura, Bourke, Broken Hill and Lightning Ridge visitors will discover rare black opal mining, laid back and colourful characters, historic waterways, silver, lead and zinc mining and some of the most magnificent sunsets and starry skies in Oz.

The awesome Mungo National Park is an inspirational experience and known to be the oldest ceremonial burial site in the world. The outback has been appreciated by our aboriginal inhabitants and is rich in culture with artworks dating back 30,000 years.

Visit the outback and discover why artists are drawn to the special qualities it possesses. Is it the magical light, the earthy hues or the breathtaking sunsets? One thing is for sure, the Outback is like a treasure box that will keep you wide eyed and full of wonder.

Famous for many of the countries delights such as fruit, sheep breeding, wineries, cheese and rice where visitors are welcome to take part in one of the many tours and learn of the skill involved as guides impart some their expertise.

From adventure activities to the more relaxing visit you can enjoy some or all of what the Riverina Region has to offer with rafting and ballooning to a calming walk along the banks of the Murrumbidgee River and see the sights on a heritage walk.

Winter of course is an extremely exhilarating season, drawing skiers, snowboarders and generally everyone enthusiastic about snow, like a magnet. Wether you prefer to just enjoy the crisp, fresh air at the foot of the mountains sipping hot chocolate or schnapps or scale the lofty heights to snow capped peaks and carve up the snow on an adrenalin fuelled ride back down. This visually spectacular part of the world assures you of your own unique experience.

With accomplished chefs to tempt you with their gourmet delights, a huge range of accommodation from cosy lodges to luxury resorts.

With panoramic views, lakes and snowgum forests the region is equally as spellbinding all year round, with a huge range of activities to encounter. You could start with a snowy wilderness adventure walking along bush trails to discover the sanctuary of the Aussie outback, there's horseriding, sailing, trout fishing, cycling and water activities.

With all of this and much more, discovering the Snowy Mountains will leave you exhilarated and with an insight as to why tourists return year after year.

The South Coast plays host to more than 30 national parks and reserves, where the wildlife is diverse and abundant, ensuring a wonderland of activity from animals and humans alike, co-existing together and maintaining a pristine environment.

Home to medal award-winning wineries and fresh gourmet delicacies, two essential ingredients in a memorable holiday along with quaint, artistic and crafty villages.

The easy self-drive tours along the south coast will have you feeling inspired to take on "The Road Trip" more often, as you seek and discover your own special piece of paradise.

A short walk into the commercial hub of the city is a seamless canopy of modern high rises overseeing the action, tailor made for the energetic and indulgent, where visitors can lose themselves, not only on the streets but also in their soy lattes, spending and sightseeing.

As the sun sets on another productive day, the swanky restaurants with reputations that are unsurpassed and funky bars and clubs, become a utopia for social beings where having a good time is mandatory to enhance your Sydney experience.

This multi-cultural city is intensely physical with all of the essential ingredients required of a destination with so much to offer.

Experience a big slice of city life.

Peel away urban life and literally feel yourself unwind amidst the captivating charm and idyllic beauty of the Murray as you reconnect with Mother Earth and glide on a houseboat along the backbone of the mighty Murray. You will find yourself at the heart and soul of a very unique and special journey.

With Albury-Wodonga and Echuca located in this region giving travellers the opportunity to feel at home.

A truly serene experience is assured in a region blessed with the presence of a natural wonder, meandering over 2,500 kilometres through diverse landscape as it creates the divide between New South Wales and Victaria and has its final fling in South Australia.