New South Wales - Australia
Your Bespoke New South Wales Guide
New South Wales Travel Experiences
Explore the harbour city, ancient escarpments, surf-swept shores and vibrant festivals of New South Wales with bespoke personalised itineraries.
Odyssey Adventures plans every detail—flights, accommodation, transfers and local insights—so you can immerse yourself in each region’s seasonal highlights and hidden gems.
Sydney
Experience Australia’s beating cultural heart on land and sea.
Seasonal Events
Sydney Festival (January)
Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (February–March)
Royal Easter Show (March–April)
Vivid Sydney (May–June)
Sculpture by the Sea (October–November)
Highlights
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge views from ferry or foreshore
Bondi to Coogee coastal walk and Bondi Beach surf lessons
Rocks district historic laneways, weekend markets and craft breweries
Barangaroo dining precinct and Darling Harbour nightlife
Evening Harbour Lights dinner cruise
Rough Cost for One Week
4-star CBD hotel: AU$900
Cultural tours & coastal experiences: AU$700
Total per person: ~AU$1,600
Blue Mountains
Step into a world of mist-clad cliffs, waterfalls and mountain tracks just a rail ride from Sydney.
Seasonal Events
Winter Magic Festival (June)
Leura Gardens Festival (October)
Springwood Growers Market (monthly)
Blue Mountains Music Festival (March)
Highlights
Three Sisters lookout and Echo Point panorama
Scenic World Skyway, Cableway and Railway rides through rainforest
Guided bushwalks at Wentworth Falls and Govetts Leap
Jenolan Caves tours under the limestone fields
Bushland picnics and locally roasted coffee in Katoomba
Rough Cost for One Week
Spa-style mountain resort: AU$1,200
Scenic rides, cave admission & guided walks: AU$600
Total per person: ~AU$1,800
Newcastle
Discover a revitalised harbour city blending surf culture, arts festivals and historic charm.
Seasonal Events
Surfest International Surfing (January)
Newcastle Show (March)
Newcastle Comedy Festival (July)
New Annual Arts Festival (September–October)
Highlights
Surf lessons at Merewether and Nobbys Beach
Memorial Walk cliff-top boardwalk with coastal vistas
Fort Scratchley historic tunnels and guns tour
Darby Street café-culture and boutique shopping
Day-trip to Hunter Valley wineries or coastal cruises
Rough Cost for One Week
Boutique CBD hotel: AU$800
Surf experiences, heritage tours & day trips: AU$600
Total per person: ~AU$1,400
NSW North Coast
From Byron Bay’s bohemian shores to Coffs Harbour’s marine wonders, the North Coast pulses with island-style vibes and rainforest retreats.
Seasonal Events
Byron Bay Bluesfest (April)
Splendour in the Grass (July)
Nimbin MardiGrass (May)
Coffs Harbour Jetty Dive (February)
Port Macquarie Wine Week (August)
Highlights
Sunrise at Byron’s Main Beach and hinterland hot-air-balloon flights
Kayaking with dolphins in Port Stephens and whale-watch cruises
Dorrigo National Park rainforest boardwalks
Koala spotting at Crescent Head and Macleay Valley tours
Coastal foodie trail: ice-cream at Ballina, seafood at Yamba
Rough Cost for One Week
Beachside villa or eco-lodge: AU$1,500
Festival passes, marine tours & rainforest excursions: AU$700
Total per person: ~AU$2,200
