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• Brisbane 
PLANNING AHEAD
PLANNING AHEAD
Queensland Coolangatta  New South Wales is a wonderful place to visit all year round. Before you
Tweed Heads begin your next trip, make sure to read our helpful travel information,
Kingscliff SYDNEY
to ensure you make the most of your time in Sydney and beyond.

Byron Bay
Lennox Head INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Ballina  REGIONAL AIRPORT
RAIL
ROADS
Yamba

Grafton

Coffs Harbour 
NEW SOUTH WALES
Dorrigo
National Park

Tamworth 

Port Macquarie


Gloucester
Taree
Dubbo

Forster/Tuncurry
Mudgee  Singleton

Maitland
Port Stephens
Cessnock Newcastle  Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra Grant O’Loughlan/Visit Canberra
Lake Macquarie
Orange Bathurst

Lithgow Blue Mountains Magenta WHEN TO GO WATER SAFETY
National Park The Entrance
Windsor TO LORD HOWE ISLAND New South Wales enjoys a sunny climate with mild Australia has some of the world’s best beaches, however
Terrigal
Katoomba Killcare Heights 2 HRS FLIGHT FROM SYDNEY winters and warm summers, perfect for making the care and caution should be exercised at all times. Please
most of the outdoors. The summer months heat
remember to swim between the red and yellow flags and
Berowra Waters up making it a great time to enjoy the many coastal listen to instructions from lifesavers and lifeguards.
TO NORFOLK ISLAND
• Sydney  2 HRS 35 MINS FLIGHT FROM SYDNEY beaches. The autumn months are mild bringing
cooler temperatures with crisp mornings. During winter, SCHOOL LEAVERS CELEBRATION
the weather is frequently cold with frosty nights. A great Each year from mid November to mid December, school
Southern
Highlands time to head to the snow fields and hit the slopes. leavers head to Byron Bay and the North Coast for School
Wollongong Spring time sees warmer days and mild nights and is a Leavers Celebrations. During this period, bonds and special
Bowral perfect time to enjoy the many spring festivals.
Goulburn Kiama conditions may apply to some properties. Check with your
travel agent at time of booking.
Wagga Yass Kangaroo Nowra GETTING AROUND
Wagga Valley Take the time to explore and discover as you make ELECTRICITY
your way around New South Wales by road. Discover 240V 50Hz. No adapter required.
Jervis Bay rugged national parks, beautiful beaches and country
Canberra • Ulladulla towns from the comfort of your rental car. See pages TEMPERATURE & RAINFALL

A.C.T. 10 and 11 for car hire options and page 12 for Sydney J F M A M J J A S O N D
Self Drive Holidays. Temperature (max ºC) 26 26 25 23 20 17 16 18 20 22 24 26
Batemans Bay Average rainfall (mm) 116 113 110 121 117 128 80 91 60 79 101 81
TIME Byron Bay J F M A M J J A S O N D
Kosciuszko New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory Temperature (max ºC) 28 28 27 25 22 20 19 20 22 23 25 26
Albury National Park are 2 hours behind New Zealand Standard Time Average rainfall (mm) 165 189 203 189 181 165 107 91 66 108 120 147
Cooma (NZST). Daylight Saving Time is observed from October Canberra J F M A M J J A S O N D
April where clocks are turned forward by 1 hour. Temperature (max ºC) 29 28 25 21 16 13 12 13 17 20 23 26
Jindabyne Average rainfall (mm) 54 58 54 53 45 40 41 51 56 65 65 52
Mt Kosciuszko
Thredbo Bega VISAS & PASSPORTS Norfolk Island J F M A M J J A S O N D
Tathra All travellers to Australia must carry a passport valid for Temperature (max ºC) 24 24 24 22 20 19 18 18 18 20 21 23
at least six months beyond the intended stay. As visa Average rainfall (mm) 83 95 107 138 122 160 124 115 102 85 97 88
information can change at any time, we recommend Lord Howe Island J F M A M J J A S O N D
Victoria Merimbula you seek advice regarding passports, visas, and other Temperature (max ºC) 23 23 22 21 20 18 17 17 18 18 20 21
Eden travel requirements at safetravel.govt.nz Average rainfall (mm) 84 90 108 96 112 115 103 96 87 81 90 91

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