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New South Wales Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Sidney Opera House Sidney Opera House Werner Ruckelshausen My favourite state - love it because it encorporates some of the most beautiful beaches, beautiful bushland and bushwalking opportunities, the gorgeous Sydney harbour scene, and the Blue Mountains area is colder and the air is fresher there. Sydney's Opera House is not the only reason why one should visit this marvellous city. The Sydney harbour area with the famous Harbour Bridge, the 'Rocks' area (the place where the first settlement took place) and Chinatown are only a few of the other places worth a visit. To the east, some of the fines beaches of NSW can be found. Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte are excellent beaches, not only for sunbathing but also for surfing. And just when you think you've already seen the best when it comes down to waves, set off for Byron Bay at the nothern tip of NSW, also better known as 'the surfing Mecca'. The Blue Mountains and the Snowy Mountains, both part of the Great Dividing Range, are located in NSW. The Blue Mountains National Park is an excellent spot to do some bushwalking, whether for a short trip or for a several days' walk, and this is only one of the many NSW National Parks. The Snowy Mountains offer the perfect places for skiing and when the snow melts again, there is always the possibility of a wild water rafting trip, not to mention bushwalking and mountain treking into areas offering some of the most unique and beautiful plants and wildlife in Australia. __________National Parks Edit This NSW has many national parks where you can easily spend days. Decide for yourself whether you want to walk around, indulge in wild-water rafting, ski or do rock climbing. The two probably best-known parks are Blue Mountains and Snowy River National Park, that each consist of several other national parks. In the Blue Mountains National Park, you can pay a visit to mines and old railway bridges as well as exploring the marvellous woods, waterfalls and wildflowers. Although part of the Snowy Mountains are used for skiing activities and other tourist events, this area still fascinates and impresses its visitors. When you’re up to it, you can walk to the top of Australia, the 2228m Mt. Kosciusko. [Add New] Snowy River National Park Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Wadbilliga National Park Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Mt Kosciuszko National Park in the Snowy Mountains Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Yengo National Park Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] durra beach Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Blue Mountains National Park Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Heathcote National Park Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Barrington Tops National Park Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Deua National Park Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Washpool National Park Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] ___________Beaches Edit This You’ve hit the right state when you’re into beaches. NSW’s coastline offers plenty of opportunities to practise your surfing skills, to swim and defy the waves or to doze in the warmth of the sun. In the northern part of the state, you will find the extensive beaches of Narrabeen and Avalon. North of Sydney, try Nambucca beach or Byron Bay. The latter is also better known as the surfing Mecca. South of Sydney, check out Ulladulla and Pambula beach. But why not try Sydney’s beaches first? Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama offer a good combination of shops, sand and waves. [Add Beach] Avalon Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Nambucca Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Byron Bay Edit This john: a fanatastic place with some of the best beaches inthe world.Great weather and easily a must visit on your trip to Oz.Very scenic and a wide range of interesting and eclectic people.Visit Byron it is great. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Narrabeen Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Ulladulla Edit This Cindy: Ulladulla is a busy fishing port. Breakwaters around the harbour mean that there aren't many waves to be had on the beach, but it's a safe spot for small children to have a splash in the water. There's a small beach to the north of the breakwater, but it's often covered in seaweed. There's an Olympic-sized sea pool at the southern end of the harbour if you want to swim some laps. Entry is free. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Pambula Edit This type: general World66 rating: [rate it] _____________Things to do Edit This Looking down to Thredbo Village from the Kosciusko Express lift Looking down to Thredbo Village from the Kosciusko Express lift petaj [Add Activity] Charlotte Pass Edit This type: Skiing World66 rating: [rate it] Thredbo Edit This Looking down to Thredbo Village from the Kosciusko Express lift Looking down to Thredbo Village from the Kosciusko Express lift photo by: petaj A charming vilage in the Snowy Mountains New South Wales. type: Skiing World66 rating: [rate it] Smiggin Holes Edit This type: Skiing World66 rating: [rate it] Guthega Edit This type: Skiing World66 rating: [rate it] :::::::::Bellingen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Bellingen is a wonderfil little town, lovely shops, fantastic food and a relaxed atmosphere. Bellingen has a large market on the third saturday of each month and a natural produce market on the first and forth saturdays ( from Memory, so check it :) There is a river to swin in or picnik on the banks of, that runs through the town, And the surrounding countryside is picturesque. Well worth the detour off the highway, and you wont have trouble finding some where to stay. Enjoy Bellingen, Love Richilde ::::::::Bowral Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Bowral, then known as Wingecarribee, was originally the site of the property of Surveyor General and explorer, John Oxley. His son subdivided the land and established a private village which grew steadily, first catering to the needs of the newly arrived railway workers and then after the railway was operating, as a handy holiday resort for tourists from Sydney. It fast became the commercial centre of the Southern Highlands and today is still the preferred spot for a relaxing weekend away for thousands of Sydneysiders and others each year. Many of Bowral's earlier visitors built stately mansions for their summer escapes and some of these historic homes together with their magnificent gardens can be appreciated by visitors today. The conversion of some of these homes to tourist accommodation provides popular venues for a relaxed and opulent stay. Other buildings, commercial, official and churches, of historical interest are found throughout the town, restored to their original splendour. ::::::::::Broke Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Heart of the Hunter Valley Wine Country. Amoung the vines are an alpaca farm, macadamia farm, a number of cellar doors, and olive plantations. Also a number of good quality b&bs We also have a coal mine at the edge of the village. Broke is situated between Singleton and Cessnock. ::::::::::::Broken Hill Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Broken Hill is a hospitable place in the middle of desert-like surroundings. It is an important silver mining centre that became prosperous after Charles Rasp found the first silver lode in the area. His mining company BHP became the largest company in Australia. Today, silver is still an important product of Broken Hill, although zinc is now the most important mineral in SIlver City, as Broken Hill is also know. You can visit several mines, the most adventurous of whis is perhaps the Delprat's Mine, where you don a miners outfil and go 130 meters underground on a two hour tour. As well as having one big company, Broken Hill saw the birth of one big union. In the early days, mining conditions were terrible, and many miners died in accidents or were afflicted with lead poisoning and lung disease. For years miners strived to improve their working conditions, and unions were formed. When these united to work together on the 18 month Big Strike of 1919-20 the miners finally managed to get their situation improved. Besides being a miners town, Broken Hill is also a cultural centre. The red earth and harsh light has been an inspiration for many artists and there are a good number of art galleries. The Broken Hill City Art Gallery (corner of Blende and Chloride Streets) is devoted to the work of local artists. It also houses the intricate silver sculpture commisioned by Charles Rasp, the Silver Tree. The Pro Hart Gallery (108 Wyman Street) is owned by Pro Hart, Broken Hill's best-known artist. His gallery displays both his own work as minor works by great artists like Picasso and Dali. It also houses a good collection of Australian art. The Sculpture Symposium was a project by a multinational group of sculptors. They carved sandstone blocks on a hilltop 9 km from Broken Hill. From here you can not only see the scuptures, but also get a great view over the plains. Contact the tourist information centre for directions and the keys to the gate. For fans of the Flying Doctors Broken Hill is of course a must-see. The Royal Flying Doctor Service Base can be visited, and tours include a film and visits to the headquarters, aircraft and the radio room that handles calls from remote towns and stations. :::::Byron Bay Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see A nice spot A nice spot Anooj Thakker At the top of New South Wales, and 1 and a half hours drive from the Gold Coast, Byron Bay is the most Easterly point in Australia. It's famous for many things: the natural beauty of the geography and the sub-tropical climate, the beaches (some of the best surfing in Australia), the alternative lifestyle, dolphins and whales, the easter blues festival and of course, Paul Hogan! With it's cosmopolitan lifestyle, swimming, snorkling, bushwalking and famous lighthouse, Byron Bay is a must for any young traveller. ____________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This Byron Bay is the paradise for Backpackers loving to party and to go out. If you go there and are between 19 – 25 years old you should not miss to go to the Cheeky Monkey’s. It’s close to the city center, just ask, everyone will know. There is no dancefloor, but all people are dancing on big tables, it is so much fun And a real great atmosphere seeing all the young Backpackers celebrating there. It’s definitively a very special, kind of “dirty” atmosphere there, you Can flirt a lot and have a lot of fun with all these crazy people. The admission price is not that cheap but it is worth its salt. It’s a small place, and As it is always crowded it is really hot and sticky in there. Another disadvantage is that they close the place at 3.00 am and everyone is thrown out. But this Is in almost every place in Australia like this. So, go there and enjoy yourself! _________Things to do Edit This The Cape Byron Lighthouse is located quiet high on a mountain (I would recommend to go there by car). It is a very beautiful place and you have a great view of the wonderful beaches of Byron Bay and the ocean, if you are lucky you can even see some dolphins or whales. The view is so special and besides you are on the most easterly point of the Austrlian mainland. To go there at night Must be very nice as well, as it is a very special place with a great atmosphere. http://www.byron-bay.com/byronbay/lighthouse.html :::::::::::Coffs Harbour Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Coffs Harbour on the coast of New South Wales Australia. :::::::::Collaroy Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Collaroy - on the beautiful northern beaches of Sydney. ::::::::Cooranbong NSW Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Cooranbong Quiet rural town now being absorbed into the larger city of Lake Macquarie Located just over 100 km north of Sydney, can be reached by the scenic route (pacific Hiway or the Sydney to Newcastle Freeway exiting at Morriset. Cooranbong is the major gateway to the Watagan Mountains and is located on the western side of Lake Macquarie. In the town centre there is a nice little restaurant, and a variety of shops including the Elephant Shop, selling a range of quallity imported homewares and semi precious gem stones. Cooranbong has a number of historical buildings located along Martinsville Road, this includes the old church and Cooranbong's first post office. Sunnyside and South Sea Islands Museum is located in Avondale Road, gives an presents many atifacts from the Pacific Islands dating back to the 1920's Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: Mark Savige ::::Ettalong Beach Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Ettalong's beach is a safe haven for adults and children alike. There are many sights on the peaceful waterways such as the Palm Beach Ferry passing by , kayaks- single or tandem , snorkelling by people of all ages, boating , swimming and walking along the beach. The weekend markets are a must see. It is the Australia of old . There are many friendly stalls /shops with friendly g'days . These open from 9-30am till 3-30 pm . There are some divine dining experiences to have in Ettalong. Red Saffire has a taste of Morroco about it . You can dine and soak in its ambience and perhaps purchase some of the colourful artifacts from around the world. Memories of Booker Bay is another must pop in stop where lollies of every colour greet your eye . Perhaps the smell of that bag of hot chips brings back beach memories of old and the service is impeccible with Sue's friendly personality. The Ferry raod cafe in Ferry road is a place to eat drink and enjoy the outdoor atmosphere with funky music , huge amounts of food at really affordable prices and a loo! The new club is open, as too the new pub, with entertainment on Sunday arvos at the pub in the beer gardren . Nice to hear music wafting through the streets on Sundays. There are often special guests performing at the Outrigger so look out for those. At night you have the choice of many restaurants of every cuisine to choose from and everything is a walk away . That is the beauty of Ettalong . Do you like Thai, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Modern/Healthy(Mood Cafe) Well it's all there and it's all a stone's throw away from you in Oceanview Road. :::::::::::Gundagai Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Charming historic township on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River Gundagai, forever associated with the dog on the tuckerbox in Australian folklore, is situated on the Murrumbidgee River at the foot of Mt Parnassus, 387 km south-west of Sydney. It is located just off the Hume Highway about halfway between Yass and Holbrook at an elevation of 225 m. Thing To See The Dog On The Tuckerbox first emerged into Australian folklore through an anonymous teamster's song of uncertain date. A version of this song appeared in the Gundagai Times in the 1880s in the form of a poem called 'Bullocky Bill' which focuses on a hardy, stoic and unlucky teamster who gets bogged at Five Mile Creek (a teamsters' meeting place five miles from Gundagai). The yoke of his bullock team breaks and, to make matters worse, 'the dog shat on the tucker-box/ Five miles from Gundagai'. Salesman and balladeer Jack Moses wrote a cleaned-up version in the 1920s in which the dog sits on and guards the tuckerbox. For unknown reasons he called it 'Nine Miles from Gundagai'. The lyric was very popular and inspired the commission of the sculpture for the 1932 'Back to Gundagai' celebrations. It was made by Frank Rusconi (see next entry) and unveiled by Prime Minister Joe Lyons. :::::::::Hunter Valley Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Taste a range of quality wine in the Hunter Valley Taste a range of quality wine in the Hunter Valley Mark Savige The Hunter Valley is NSW's famous wine region. Two hours from Sydney and 40 minutes from Newcastle, the region has has some of the best wine producers in Australia. Most of the wine producers open their doors to self-drive tourists or tour buses. A good suggestion is to stay at one of many accomodation offerings the Valley has on offer and tour the local wineries over a few days. Children are also catered for at many of the wineries with children activities. The Hunter Valley Gardens, dawn balloon rides are other activities for tourists. ::::::::::Katoomba Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Katoomba Katoomba Antti Vilpponen Katoomba is the main population and tourist centre in the Blue Mountains region. It is easily accessible from Sydney (Central Station) by train (2hrs). Katoomba is surrounded by Blue Mountains National Park, which is part of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Tourists can head down to Echo Point for views of the world famous Three Sisters set against the magnificent backdrop of the Jamison Valley and Mount Solitary. Easy and intermediate tourist walks exist in the vicinity of Echo Point, and also at nearby Scenic World, where tourists can ride the Scenic Railway, the steepest railway in the world! Back in Katoomba there are plenty of cafes to eat at, book and antique shops to peruse, and ambience to soak up. For bushwalkers visiting Katoomba who want to get away from the tourist crowds, purchase the 1:25,000 topographic maps "Katoomba" and "Jenolan" and head down the Narrowneck Peninsula for access to the rugged Wild Dog Mountains. This area is very very dry at present (mid-January 2007) so it is advised that lots of water be carried! For hardcore walkers with first class navigation and bush skills, attempt the Katoomba to Kanangra return walk overnight. It is about 110km in length with some incredibly long ridge climbs, (e.g. from 200m at the Coxs River to 1164m at Mount Cloudmaker). For the less experienced who still want to experience the Australian bush, there are many professional guiding companies with offices in Katoomba who can organise relatively safe, guided outdoor activities such as canyoning, abseiling and rock climbing. Before leaving Katoomba, don't forget to eat a meal at the iconic Paragon Cafe and look through the second hand books and the antiques at Mr Pickwicks, both on Katoomba Street. :::::::::: Lismore Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Lismore is the largest city in the Northern Rivers district of New South Wales. Situated at the confluence of the Wilson River and Leycester Creek, its population is roughly 40,000. The town is only 40km from Byron Bay. ::::::::Narooma Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Built on land almost completely surrounded by the waters of Wagonga River, its estuary and the sparkling Pacific Ocean, Narooma's name comes from an aboriginal word meaning clear, blue water. These waterways have been the very reason for Narooma's existence, from its early days as a port for the transport of local produce and as a ship building centre and through its many years since, as a popular tourist destination. All types of watersports can be enjoyed around Narooma and fishing and swimming are the most popular. Commercial fishermen operate out of Narooma but there is still plenty for the amateur with all year catches of bream, flathead, trevally, tailor and for the more adventurous, big game fishing with charters operating locally. Narooma is famous for its fishing and thousands come here each year to try their luck. :::::::::Newcastle Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Lake Maquarie at sunset Lake Maquarie at sunset Mark Savige Newcastle is a city about 2 hours north of Sydney (by car). Newcastle is a fascinating harbour city, an ideal location for a short break of for an extended stay. Newcastle is the sixth largest city in Australia, however, the friendliness and welcoming ambience of the city creates a very special greeting for all visitors. There's a harbour, a museum, and spectacular beaches, which provide for some of the best surfing in Australia. Friendly nightlife in the city in pubs. Nature reserves including Blackbutt and Wetlands centre. Newcastle Regional Art Gallery is one of the most prestigious art galleries in Australia. :::::::Port Macquarie Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Port Macquarie Port Macquarie Stephanie Great Port Macquarie is approximately 420 km north of Sydney . It is a 5-6 hour drive or you are able to catch a plane or train to this area. There are tour services to the area. The Great Port Macquarie area covers the Hastings and Camden Haven Rivers which is west to the Great Dividing Range which has a coastline of 84kms. This part of the New South Wales Coast is a must see for anyone who wants to get away and enjoy some quiet time. The area is very diverse ranging from sand dunes, coastal wetlands, flood plains and mountain regions. The temperature range is 7-27°C.The maximum daytime temperature ranges from 30 degrees C to below 15 degrees C. The area consists of the following towns, Port Macquarie, Wauchop e, Laurieton , North Haven, Dunbogan, Comboyne , Kendall , Kew, Bonny Hills, Lake Cathie . The Port Macquarie-Hastings population at June 2001 was 63,835, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which means the region had 979 more residents last year than it did in 2000. Hastings Council figures, however, put the population at the start of 2002 at 66,500 - a number it claims is growing by 4.6 people a day. The largest population group fall into the 25-44 age group, followed by the 45-64 and then the 10-24 group. The natural surroundings are breathe taking and worth taking the time to see. There are many hotels and motels which cater to families and pets or the up market traveler who may want more than a room. The hotel to look for would be The Observatory if that is the case. This is a 4 Star Hotel with some amazing facilities. This place is a laid back and quiet beach town, more for a relaxing time for those who want to get away from the city life. :::::::::::. Sydney Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Town Hall Square Town Hall Square Kashif Dastgir Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: resident :::::::::The Channon Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The Channon is one of the many villages of Lismore. Situated in the gorgeous hills and rainforest, The Channon is sometimes overlooked when tourists visit the area to see Nimbin. The Channon has an alternative lfestyle also, as most of the "Rainbow Region" does. Every 2nd Sunday of the month are the Channon Craft Markets - a must see for local lifestyle and culture as well as some fantastic crafts. There is one pub at the Channon, The Channon tavern. ::::::::The Entrance Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Pelican's - The Entrance Waterfront Pelican's - The Entrance Waterfront Louise Ricardo The Entrance is a quiet beachy suburb north of Sydney and South of Newcastle, It is definately worth a look. The beaches are less populated than Sydney but you are still able to find many patrolled beaches that are safe to swim in. Some of the unpatrolled Beaches are even better, less crowd's and you can find a calm spot for safe swimming or an excellent surfing spot. Some surfing beaches include Blue Bay, North Shelly, Crackneck Point. Calmer beaches are Bateau Bay, South Shelly - Patrolled(with an excellent golf course to go with it). Around The Entrance you will find many shops with much cheaper food than Sydney as well. There is a Subway, KFC and many not too pricy restaurants. Highly recommended for a more adventurous traveller that doesn't follow crowds. Car Transport is necessary though as public transport is definately NOT to be relyed upon. :::::::::The Tweed Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Mt Warning at Dawn Mt Warning at Dawn Tracy Parker Whilst other shires claim to be the gateway to the rainforests, in the Tweed you have actually arrived. Nestled up against the NSW/Queensland Border and stretching down the coast and hinterland, the Tweed is frequently overlooked as people travel the Highway from the Gold Coast to Byron Shire. This is a huge mistake, for the Tweed boasts unsurpassed beauty with the largest sub-tropical rainforest remnant and the biggest extinct shield volcano in the world ~ ok so the Hawaiians think they have a bigger one, but as most of theirs is under-water you tell me, does that really count? Many of the beautiful posters you find promoting the rainforests in other parts of Australia, were in fact taken in one of the World Heritage Listed National Parks in the Tweed Shire. You’ve seen the adverts promoting Byron Bay as being close to Mt Warning? Well Mt Warning is actually in the centre of the Tweed Shire, a good 45 minutes drive from Byron and away from the overcrowding of that more well-publicised destination. From the Tweed coastal region ~ an unspoiled 37 km strip of pristine beach, dotted with small towns offering a range of eateries and resorts ~ to the beautiful hinterland valleys and mountains with quaint villages, sidewalk cafés, galleries, arts and crafts, the Tweed has something to satisfy all tastes and pockets. The Tweed is the most bio-diverse region in Australia, with cultural diversity and a terrific climate ~ the summer mean temperature range is 18 to 30C and winter is a marvellous experience with mean temperatures ranging from 7 to 22C, which means log fires at night and t-shirts and shorts during the day. The Tweed is home to five World Heritage listed National Parks, including the famous Mt Warning ~ the eroded central plug of the world’s largest extinct shield volcano and the place where the dawn sun first touches Australia. You can marvel at pre-historic rainforests with rivers and creeks meandering through lush green valleys, relax on pristine beaches, enjoy galleries, villages and all manner of activities, from golf and guided rainforest tours, to horse-riding and scenic joy-flights for the more energetic. Visitors from Sydney or Melbourne take a 1 hour flight to Coolangatta airport and hire a car for total freedom to enjoy the area. Two minutes after you leave the airport you cross the border into NSW and the Northern end of the Tweed Shire. From Brisbane the Tweed is a 90 minute drive South. As you take the Tweed Valley Way turnoff on the Highway from the Gold Coast to Murwillumbah, you’ll know that you’re nearing your destination when you see Mt Warning towering over the cane fields that line the road. Named Wollumbin, meaning “Cloud Catcher” by the Bundjalung people who lived in the area before European settlement, it stands like a huge reminder that we’re nearing the hub of the Tweed Shire. An alternate route is via Nerang-Murwillumbah Road, through the Gold Coast hinterland. Just off Tweed Valley Way, nestled in a small park by the Tweed River is the Murwillumbah Rainforest and Information Centre. It’s here you learn Murwillumbah means “place of many possums" and find a fascinating display of how the erupting volcano formed the area’s unique topography. A short drive across the bridge and you’re in the centre of Murwillumbah, a picturesque town that spreads along the western bank of the Tweed River and up into the hills of the McPherson Ranges. Surrounded, as it is, by the rim of the volcano and bordering the Tweed River, you can’t help but notice that almost every street has magnificent mountain, river and valley views. Murwillumbah is a place where the lifestyle is relaxed and informal, the people friendly and welcoming and a perfect place to stop for lunch. You can choose from one of the many al fresco cafés and restaurants in town, or maybe you’d prefer to dine at one of the several pubs and clubs. Whichever you choose, your meal is bound to include fresh, local produce as well as a friendly chat on the best places to visit during your stay. Once a year in September the streets of Murwillumbah are closed for the hugely popular Speed on Tweed Classic Car Race, whilst 25 minutes out of town in a small village called Tyalgum the classical music glitterati gather for the annual Festival of Classical Music. As well as pristine rainforests, impressive mountains and beautiful countryside, the Tweed is a haven for local craftspeople and you’ll enjoy discovering the many galleries and craft shops which display their wares in the various picturesque villages dotted around the hinterland. Try to find time to visit the new multi-million dollar art gallery. Just 2 minutes south of Murwillumbah, the art gallery is home to the richest portrait prize in Australia, the Doug Moran prize. Later on you can dine at one of the local restaurants, have a flutter at one of the regular thoroughbred race-days at Murwillumbah Race Track, visit the Tweed Coast for some of Australia’s best beaches, enjoy one-day river and rainforest cruises ~ or catch your own crab lunch with Catch a Crab Tours, browse the various regular local markets, or just relax at your chosen accommodation with a good book. Golfers will enjoy a round at beautiful Murwillumbah Championship Golf Course, arguably one of the finest in Australia. Close to Mt Warning National Park, the towering mountain peak is ever-present as you traverse the spectacular layout. The natural beauty and serenity of the course has to be experienced to be believed and no keen golfer should miss the opportunity to play here. ::::::::Wollongong Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Wollongong Coast Wollongong Coast kstashuk Wollongong is the 3rd largest city in the state of New South Wales, Australia, after Sydney and Newcastle. It is also a Local Government Area administered by the Wollongong City Council. It is located on the eastern coast of Australia, 82 kilometres (52 mi) south of Sydney in an area known as the Illawarra and has a metropolitan population of 274,072 (2004). Wollongong is connected to Sydney through a scenic coastal road and rail route which takes between 90 and 120 minutes and via main roads, taking between 70 and 90 minutes. The name Wollongong, is generally said to mean "sound of the sea" in the local Aboriginal language, although other explanations have been offered, such as "great feast of fish". Known affectionately as "the Gong", Wollongong is a town with a long history of mining and industry, having coal mines, steelworks and an industrial port. The city is also a regional centre for the South Coast fishing industry. It has a university, the University of Wollongong, which attracts a great number of international students each year. It has two Regional Cathedrals, and numerous churches of many denominations including the well-known land-mark, the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, the largest in the Southern hemisphere. Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wollongong