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Of all the trails in the Royal National Park the Coast Track isthe most spectacular. The two- and three-day walks follow thesandstone cliff line with panoramic views over the Pacific, andtraverse National Heritage wilderness - native heathlands,remote inlets and pockets of remnant rainforest.This is where the spoilt meets the unspoilt on one of the bestovernight walks Australia has to offer.With expert guides, fascinating highlights, gourmet diningand very comfortable tent accommodation, guests are lookedafter while taking in nature at its best.At the end of each day’s walk, an onsite masseuse helpssoothe aching muscles ahead of a four-course dinneraccompanied by fine wines.

Journey - The Coast Walk (The Royal

National Park) - Bundeena to Garie.In two days you will experience thehighlights of the coast walk, crossingthe stunning jagged coastline acrosssecluded beaches and along paths thatcut a swathe though the coastal heath.

Average Distance - 10.5km on day

one, 6.5km on day two.

Walking Times - Approximately 4

hours on day one, 3 hours on day two.

Highlights - Aboriginal rock carv-

ings, The White Cliffs, remote LittleMarley and Big Marley beaches, EagleRock, Wattamolla Lagoon and a spec-tacular coastal walk ending in Garie

Inclusions - Transfers from/to Syd-

ney, night accommodation, 1 break-fast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner.

Price - AU$800 per person twin share.

2-DAY EXPERIENCEDuration - 2 days / 1 night

www.thecoasttrack.com.au

Established in 1879, Royal National Park isthe world’s second oldest national park -after Yellowstone in the USA.

Only 32 km from Sydney,the ‘Royal’ packs incrediblenatural diversity into arelatively small area.

Bounce Walking Tours has beenoperating daily walking tours ofSydney and its precincts since2005. Bounce now offers thelargest range of walking toursin Sydney and remains the onlySydney walking tour business tooffer daily tours beyond theRocks.Started by walking tour fanRebecca Giglia (who enjoyedmany great contemporarywalking tours as a tourist inEurope), Bounce guides arelocal enthusiasts with a passionfor showing off their hometown - particularly if they cantake you to a place you’ve neverseen, tell you a great storyyou’ve never heard, orintroduce you to a side ofSydney you’d never find on yourown.All Bounce walks are pushchair-friendly, wheelchair friendly andsuitable for all ages and fitnesslevels.

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Sydney SightsWalking Tour

The perfect introduction toSydney, its sights and itshistory. This walking tour ofThe Rocks, harbourfront andbotanic gardens, operates at10am daily.

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Kings CrossWalking Tour

The fascinating “Kings Cross:Crimes & Passions” walkingtour. The only tour of KingsCross - Sydney’s social andcultural heartland, operating at5pm daily.

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Fashion SecretsWalking Tour

This tour provides behind-the-scenes access to Sydney’s bestfashion and design, touringthrough the Paddingtonprecinct, including lunch, giftsand champagne. Daily at 10am.

www.bouncewalkingtours.com

‘Ideal for first-timevisitors seeking toexplore the city byfoot’FROMMER’S GUIDE

Adult A$25 Adult A$40 Adult A$95

Port Stephens is a region rather than a town.

Often called Australia’s Blue Water Paradise,

its 1000sq km area surrounds a huge

natural harbour with a number of

peninsulas, 26 sparkling beaches, vast

dunes and coastal desert, boutique wineries

and family holiday attractions.

Port Stephens

is around

two-and-a-half

hours north

of Sydney by

road, and is

served by

Newcastle

Airport, 25

minutes

away.

CountryLink

trains also

serve

Newcastle and

Port Stephens

Coaches

operates

transfers from

the

airport and

station.

Paradise

rest

recreation

swimming

boom netting

surfing

koala spotting

walks

quad bikes

4WD tours

picnics

whale watching

luge

dining

fishing

parasailing

dolphins

sandboarding

wineries

farm produce

historic sites

wildlife

adrenaline

golf courses

spa treatment

diving

sailing

The Greater Blue MountainsDrive is an exciting new touringjourney that links a vast andspectacular World Heritagelandscape to the regions thatsurround it.Covering 1200 km of majorconnecting roads, the driveoffers one of Australia’sgreatest tourism experiences,linking Sydney with its ownworld heritage backyard andbeyond to the diverselandscapes and experiences ofinland New South Wales.Branching off the core loop ofthe Greater Blue MountainsDrive are its 18 Discovery Trails- each one unique. Thesebackroads are the heart andsoul of the drive, taking youright in amongst the mountainsand valleys, the national parksand all the regional attractions.

www.greaterbluemountainsdrive.com.au

Keen travellerscan spendtwo orthree weeksexploring thelot, and eachof theDiscovery Trailsis a superbday tripself-drive.

One of thebestthingsabout thedriveis the manydifferent waysit can beenjoyed- day trips,shortbreaksandextendedtours.

your journeyinto world heritage

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Daily Scheduled Sightseeing Sails - morning and evening (from A$109)

Private Skippered Charters

Romantic Overnight Packages including Dinner (from A$799 per couple)

Corporate Sailing Events

Weddings and Group Events

Tailor-made Packages

Daily Scheduled Sightseeing Sails - morning and evening (from A$109)

Private Skippered Charters

Romantic Overnight Packages including Dinner (from A$799 per couple)

Corporate Sailing Events

Weddings and Group Events

Tailor-made Packages

EastSail has, over 25 years, grown tobe the largest yacht charter companyin New South Wales. Last Novemberit won two Gold Awards at the2008 NSW Tourism Awards– for Unique Accommodation andAdventure Tourism.

Visit www.eastsail.com.au for comprehensive details

See Sydney Under Sail

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5 Star Luxury Country Accommodation - Kangaroo Valley

Whether you’re looking forromantic escape accommodationfor couples, a weekend getawayfor a group of friends, a smallcorporate retreat or familyholiday rentals on the SouthCoast of NSW, five-star CrystalCrystalCrystalCrystalCrystalCreek MeadowsCreek MeadowsCreek MeadowsCreek MeadowsCreek Meadows luxury countryspa cottages at Kangaroo Valleycan cater for you.Each eco cottage has been sited ina separate location on the 16 acreCrystal Creek Meadows propertywith its own gardens to offermaximum privacy and toenhance the sense of peace andtranquility yet providingeveryone with magnificent viewsand access to all the gardens andgrounds.

Glorious gardens, gentle green meadows, wistful water landscapes and ecoregeneration areas make Green Star Accredited Crystal Creek MeadowsCountry Accommodation nature at its loveliest. This tranquil countryretreat, surrounded by magnificent views of Kangaroo Valley’s mountainsand national parks, is less than three hours drive south of Sydney.

www.country-accommodation.com.au

NEW SOUTH WALES

TOURISM AWARDS

Hall of Fame

CRYSTAL CREEK MEADOWS

COUNTRY ACCOMMODATION

Rates range from A$280 to A$390 per couple

Self Contained Eco Cottage Accommodation - Facilities

· Couples-only or Family-friendly accommodation optionsSophisticated, individually themed decor

· Reverse cycle air-conditioning & romantic slow burning wood fire, electricblankets, ceiling fans and screens for natural ventilation

· Fully equipped kitchen with microwave & fridge, freezer and dishwasher· TV, DVD / VCR player, CD / cassette player, music & movie library· King size beds with additional options of queen or twin single rooms· Spa baths and showers· Washing machine, Iron & Ironing Board and use of dryer· Australian Standards code disabled-access accommodation· Private cottage gardens, outdoor BBQ

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Art, culture, history and Outback rivers are a few ofthe surprises that can be found in places like BrokenHill, Lightning Ridge (black opals), White Cliffs (whiteopals), Bourke, Cobar, Wentworth and Corner Country.

The NSW Outback is a landscape that will takeyour breath away with its grandeur and its drama.

A visit to Broken Hill is a true Australian Outbackexperience. This mining town and artists’ communityhas a rich frontier history and a vibrant present. It isthe perfect base from which to explore the region.Take the CountryLink Broken Hill Outback Explorertrain to the “Silver City” to witness how much thelandscape changes just half a day away fromSydney. www.countrylink.info

Discover the Living OutbackSilver City Tours operate a 4-night Outback Breakin conjunction with rail travel from Sydney.

Day 1 Monday Arrive in Broken Hill onCountryLink Outback Explorer and transferto accommodation.Day 2 Tuesday City Sights and Heritage Tourand Sunset Sculptures Symposium.Day 3 Wednesday Wetlands Cruise,Menindee & Kinchega National Park.Day 4 Thursday Silverton Ghost Town.Day 5 Friday Whites Mining Museum andTaste of Artback.Transfer to railway station for return on theIndian Pacific.

Cost A$720pp Twin Share.www.silvercitytours.com.au

www.visitoutbacknsw.com.au

Architect-designed with both the environment and guest inmind, Paperbark Camp is ecotourism at its best.It is ideal for those who love being close to nature, butappreciate life’s little luxuries, not to mention wonderful foodprepared daily by camp chefs, using local produce.

For many guests, a stay at Paperbark Camp is a well earnedchance to sleep in, enjoy a long lazy breakfast on theverandah with the papers, perhaps a couple of hours on thebeach with a good book before heading back for anafternoon snooze and contemplating another candlelitdinner in the Gunyah.

www.paperbarkcamp.com.au

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Accommodation consists of eight elevated safari-style tentswith a wraparound verandah, queen size beds, luxury 100%cotton linen and towels and their own open-air ensuitebathroom.

The Gunyah provides a central communal area for eatingand relaxing, with outside dining on the verandah during thewarmer months, and a lounge area for conversation or quietreading in front of the open fire during colder months.

Paperbark Camp is located 2½ hrs drive (190km) south ofSydney in Jervis Bay, which is part of the Shoalhaven region.The Shoalhaven bay area offers calm, clear waters, amazingwhite sand beaches, pristine coastal bush landscapes andthree national parks.

Paperbark Camp is 4km from the small holiday town ofHuskisson on the shores of the bay where the CurrambeneCreek meets the bay.

The property has some easy walking trails andcomplimentary bikes and canoes are provided for guestsenjoyment and are an eco-friendly way to explore the localarea. Massages are also available by prior arrangement.

Rates start from A$340 per person share twinin an Original Safari Tent, and from A$470 perperson share twin in a Deluxe Safari Tent.