City: New South Wales
Top Things to do in New South Wales
Top Hotels in New South Wales
- 1. Little National Hotel Sydney
- 2. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
- 3. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
- 4. Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
- 5. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
- 6. Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney
- 7. Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
- 8. Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney
- 9. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
- 10. The Grace Hotel Sydney
What to do and see in New South Wales, Australia: The Best Mountains
New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In March 2017, the population of New South Wales was over 7.8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 4.67 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
Restaurants in New South Wales
1. North Brother Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By 244peted - New South Wales, Australia
We have driven to the lookout at North Brother a couple of times. The views in both directions from dedicated viewing platforms are fantastic. The road up there is good with easy passing of opposing traffic and there is ample parking. If you have time there are several walks to follow. Highly recommend.
2. Drawing Room Rocks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By TMacintyre - Wanniassa, Australia
Great short walk near Berry & Kangaroo Valley, 3km's return, depending on fitness level about 1hr return. There are some moderate uphill sections but the walk is generally easy. The track is clearly defined and fun walking underneath the sub-tropical canopy. The views over the Illawarra are spectacular, along with the unique rock formations. Keep kids and dogs on leash there are severe drop-offs at the top.
3. Amelies Pokolbin Mountain
4. Mt Kosciuszko
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By CodyMav - Gold Coast, Australia
Mt Kosciuszko and its national park have loads of appeal in both winter & summer. Mid December and snow was still around, but also at the Charlotte Pass end, walking trails can be found to get closer.
5. Blue Mountains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,911 reviews
Reviewed By BhaskarP620 - Bangalore District, India
This trek is memorable to me as I have done the whole plan on my own with help from TripAdvisor, different social media and maps.me ( this app works without internet with GPS ON). I started my journey on a sunny day from Mt. Victoria at 723 hrs and reached Katoomba at 925 hrs by train. I took a bus just outside the Katoomba station and reached Scenic World at 945 hrs, from here I set my trekking for Blue Mountain (Dardanelles Pass walking track). The altitude of the place is 3000 feet, indicated in my watch. I opened the map and started following Prince Henry Cliff Walk. On the way to eco-point, touched Katoomba cascades to see the beautiful Katoomba falls, Cliff viewpoint for siting blue mountain and valley waves, sky East station to see the giant stairway, Lady Darley’s lookout to see the amazing three sisters before reaching the echo point. The three sisters view from eco-point is gorgeous. Decided to take three sisters walking track to explore the three sisters. Descending through the Giant Stairway, way down over 900 stairs, enter a dense canopy of magnificent coachwood. From this point, the left side is the base point of the scenic world and the right side goes to Leura forest through Dardanelles Pass walking track . The altitude of this place is 2200 feet. The one thing is in my mind that again I need to climb up almost a thousand feet. It started approaching along the Dardanelles path through this beautiful Leura forest. I was searching some company, lucky to get some people from Korea, got confidence to go ahead through this path. Because of maps.me, I knew that I will not lost inside the forest. The path is slowly going up as usual, sometimes it is flat also. But after some point of time, the path is going up and up through this awesome Laura forest. After one hour 15 minutes walk, would reach the junction of Prince Henry cliff walk. As I have decided not to go back to the echo point, so I took an exit from there and reached the main road. I took the main road and reached Katoomba rail station.
6. Mount Kosciuszko National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 600 reviews
Extending over 2,664 square miles, this park contains Australia's highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko.
Reviewed By Oscar_B_Wilde - New South Wales, Australia
My family and I spent 3 days in the park, doing the Rainbow lake walk, the Summit walk and the waterfall walk. The highlight was walking the Summit trail to watch the sunrise.
7. Mount Warning
8. Snowy Mountains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
The Snowy Mountains is Australia's ultimate, year-round, nature and adventure playground. From the exhilaration of a snow experience, to the culture and exquisite tastes of our communities. From unique landscapes, spectacular lakes and high-country beauty, to the bounty of activities and events for all ages.
Reviewed By onmailgaurav - Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
Nice place for a weekend trip. The view from the chairlift is worth and you can see various trails. There are few restaurants on the top though pretty expensive. Also, the place gets crowded so finding a spot to sit & relax can be challenging. We went towards end of August so missed the snowfall (snow is only found on the ski trails by this time), would love to go again during the peak winters (i.e. June-July) to learn ski. Thredbo and Perisher are 2 of the main skiing trails in the snowy mountains region, if anyone is new or alien to skiing (like myself), taking a skiing class is a must do activity here (you would anyway feel odd man out if you are just sitting on the bench watching others ski). You can take some beginner class on one of the easier trails available and you wont regret it ever. You might as well find a place in one of the Alpine village motels to stay over a weekend and take 2-3 days classes to get going.
9. Pigeon House Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Michaelhiking
Marvelous place with great views, take a full day for it although the actual hike can be done in 3 hours return to the car park if you are in a rush. Having lunch at the summit is a must for it gives you time to stop and rest and enjoy the views whilst you are eating your sandwiches. The last bit of the walk goes over well maintained metal ladders, those who are afraid heights might struggle with this part of the hike. Generally the walk is although on an easy path with no possibility to get lost physically strenuous and not to recommend for people with existing health conditions or unfitness. Take time to enjoy the birds and plants along your way. The access road from Milton is although unsealed for wide parts easily manageable for 2WDs as long as your car is not too low. I would not risk it after heavy rain, also the metal ladders up at the summit may be slippery. Anytime again!
10. Bucketts Mountains
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 3PeasInAP0D - Sydney, Australia
34 km of sealed road around the Bucketts. Barrington West Rd, Faulkland Rd and Bucketts Rd. Beautiful rural scenery and several river crossings (take care and check the water depth). Stop off along the way to say hi to the cows and admire the views.
