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NEW SOUTH WALES BEACHES                                                                                                                                     NEW SOUTH WALES BEACHES

Bondi Beach is one of Australia’s most famous beaches roughly a kilometre long. Sprawled along the golden sand there are a
number of cafes, scenic running tracks, and boutique street stalls providing an array of things to see and do. Coogee Beach is
located 20 minutes from Sydney CBD and is a classic suburban town situated in the eastern suburbs with its laidback trademark.
Choose to stroll on the coastal walk that ends with lunch at one of the many bars, cafes and restaurants in the area. Manly
Beach is one of Australia’s most famous surf beaches located 20 minutes from Sydney CBD by ferry. With carefree beaches,
laidback atmosphere and urban sophistication Manly has something to offer for everyone making it Sydney’s premier seaside
suburb. Port Stephens is a 2 and a half hour drive north of Sydney and is known for its 26 golden sandy beaches, scenic
waterways and is home to over 150 bottlenose dolphins. Port Macquarie is a vibrant coastal city midway between Sydney and
Brisbane on the North coast of NSW. Enjoy activities such as scenic river cruises, festival events, retail therapy, and wine tasting at
local vineyards, swimming, surfing and much more. The beautiful beachside city of Coffs Harbour is a 6.5 hour drive north of
Sydney. The natural environment and uncrowded beaches are accompanied with exciting attractions and activities, cafes and
restaurants with fresh local produce. Byron Bay is an area of natural wonder on the most northern stretch of coast in New South
Wales. Its beauty lies in its unspoilt beaches, volcanic mountains, lush countryside and world heritage listed national parks. Today
Byron Bay is a chic seaside town with glorious beaches, a New Age tinge and loads of style.

Must see & do                                                                •	Explore Merewether Beach – one of Newcastle’s iconic surfing beaches

•	Learn how to surf on some of world famous surf breaks                         and only a short drive from Port Stephens, with the reserve stretching two
•	Play a game of golf at Bondi Golf Club                                        kilometres along the spectacular coastline
•	Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery – located in Bondi visit Australia’s oldest
                                                                             •	Sand dune sandboarding in Port Stephens
   continuing Aboriginal art gallery                                         •	Swim with the dolphins in Port Stephens
                                                                             •	See the rainforest at Dorrigo National Park
•	Visit the Bondi Baths                                                      •	Visit Sherwood Nature Reserve – Coffs Harbour
•	Enjoy a scenic walk from Manly to Spit Bridge                              •	Go white-water rafting down rapids on the Nymboida River to kayaking
•	Travel Sydney waterways on the Manly Ferry
•	Right in Manly’s backyard is North Head Sanctuary – Sydney’s secret           through coastal mangroves in Coffs Harbour

   getaway with 10 kilometres of easy walking tracks                         •	Explore the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre at Port Macquarie

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