Australia Regional Guide

Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales — Best in Sep–May (Warm Beach Season Nov–Apr; Whale Migration May–Nov) · Gateway: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central)

Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales (New South Wales (NSW)) is famed for Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay to Manly Ferry, Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, Blue Mountains Three Sisters & Byron Bay. Signature regional specialties include Sydney Rock Oysters, Barramundi, Flat White Specialty Coffee, Avocado Smash, Lamingtons & Hunter Valley Semillon. Primary transit hub: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central).

Regional Highlights

  • Sydney Opera House
  • Harbour Bridge
  • Circular Quay to Manly Ferry
  • Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
  • Blue Mountains Three Sisters
  • Byron Bay

Getting Around Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales

Connected via Sydney Trains / Opal Network, Melbourne V/Line & Free Tram Zone, Queensland Translink (50¢ Flat Fares!) & Journey Beyond (The Ghan / Indian Pacific) and regional express corridors; local transit accepts Sydney Opal.