Sydney & New South Wales, Australia

New South Wales centres on Sydney's Opera House and Harbour Bridge, the surf beaches of Bondi and Manly, the Blue Mountains' Three Sisters sandstone formation, and the Hunter Valley's Shiraz wine country.

Highlights

When to Visit

Sep-Nov

Spring shoulder with Sydney pleasant, jacarandas blooming purple across Kirribilli in November, and Blue Mountains walking comfortable before summer heat.

Dec-Feb

Australian summer with Sydney New Year fireworks over the Harbour Bridge, Bondi at peak, Sydney Festival three weeks in January, and Australia Day January 26.

Mar-May

Autumn shoulder with sea still warm at Bondi, Sydney Royal Easter Show in April, and the Hunter Valley vineyards at harvest in late February-March.

Jun-Aug

Mild Sydney winter at 18°C, Vivid Sydney light festival three weeks late May-June, and Blue Mountains snow occasionally falling at Katoomba.