A visit to Bathurst is hardly complete without a visit to Mount Panorama. Bathurst is the capital of Australian Touring Car Racing. It is the home of the Bathurst 1000 motor race, held each October. The track is 6.213 km long, and is technically a street circuit, as the Mountain is home to a number of residents. Mount Panorama is for most of the year a public road where you can experience for yourself (at 60km) the challenges of this world famous circuit. (Police regularly patrol the circuit).
Located in the Kosciuszko National Park, Mount Kosciuszko is Australia’s highest mountain reaching 2,228 metres (7,310 ft) above sea level. One of the world's great national parks, Kosciuszko National Park is the largest in New South Wales and is home to the famous Snowy River and all NSW ski fields. Over 100,000 people visit the park’s varied attractions each year which include alpine walks; spectacular caves and limestone gorges; scenic drives; and historic huts and homesteads.
Address: off Berkeley Rd, Berkeley Wollongong NSW 2500
Located in a quiet, peaceful environment overlooking Mount Keira & Mount Kembla, Nan Tien Temple has become a popular Wollongong attraction for local and international tourists and also acts as an important cultural centre bridging different cultures. "Nan Tien" in Chinese, literally means "Paradise of the South". This is the biggest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere and is one of the branch temples of Fo Guang Shan, founded by Master Hsing Yun, which has over 200 branches worldwide.
The Sydney Opera House, (designed by esteemed Danish architect Jorn Utzon), is one of the most distinctive and famous 20th century buildings and has evolved into one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres catering to all tastes and budgets – from opera and ballet right through to comedy, physical theatre and cabaret! Guided tours are a great way to see inside this amazing building and the restaurants, cafes and bars offer snacks to five star dining, with magnificent views of the harbour.
This is a World Heritage park with dramatic gorges & waterfalls, extensive wilderness, wild & scenic rivers, dry rainforest and rare plants and animals. Wollomombi is the highest waterfall in NSW and the Bicentennial National Trail passes through the park. Experience the beautifully agile Brush Tail Rock Wallabies that skirt the cliffs & rocky crags, relax next to the sound of cascading water descending from a crystal clear swimming hole, or stretch out under a myriad of stars and fall asleep.
Known for its white beaches, crystal clear waters, subtropical climate and pods of friendly and curious bottlenose dolphins, Port Stephens is a beautiful seaside resort with much to offer. Nelson Bay is the home of the Port Stephens fishing fleet and a departure point for dolphin watch cruises. Cruise out onto the Bay to enjoy a Dolphin Watch or discover what all the hype is about when you talk fishing - the number of Australian & world records that have been broken here is mind-boggling.
Address: near Katoomba Falls Katoomba NSW 2780
The Katoomba Skyway is a 720 metre journey, 270m above ground. This ride boasts a state of the art Electro-Sceni Glass Floor. At the flip of a switch breath taking views are revealed through the cabin floor directly below, while the 360 degree birds eye view takes in the Three Sisters, Katoomba Falls, Mount Solitary & the Jamison Valley. The steepest aerial cable car in Australia takes you on a 545 metre ride into the Jamison valley itself. Once at the bottom experience the 300m Scenic Walkway.
Sydney is famous for its beaches, most of which are within 30 minutes drive of the CBD. There are excellent surfing beaches where perfect barreling waves are enjoyed by a locals and tourists alike, through to the calm waters along the harbour foreshores including Redleaf, Nielsen Park, Parsley Bay and Camp Cove. For the more risqué, there are also some less accessible nudist beaches such as Lady Jane and Obelisk. The most famous of Sydney’s beaches is the world renowned Bondi Beach.
Address: Sydney Harbour Sydney City NSW 2000
Sydney's sparkling harbour is the jewel in the city's crown. It's flanked by golden beaches and bushland. Islands sprinkle its waters, and it is crisscrossed by all manner of craft, from water taxis and yachts to tour boats and ferries. This magnificent identity is also bisected by one of the worlds most famous bridges. The dramatic water vista of the Sydney Harbour Bridge together with the nearby Sydney Opera House is an internationally recognized icon of both Sydney and Australia.
Discovered by George Bass on his voyage of coastal exploration on December 6, 1797, the local Aboriginals had for generations referred to it as Khanterintee. Under the right conditions, large waves enter the mouth of the Blowhole & compress the air within the inner cavity. As the retreating water leaves, it is forced upward by the compressed air. The escaping air causes the loud "oomph", which accompanies the water spout. A smaller Blow Hole is located a few minutes south of the main Blow Hole.
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