New South Wales
New South Wales
From Sydney’s harbour and ocean pools to the Blue Mountains, South Coast coves and the Northern Rivers, NSW is built for scenic drives and easy coastal hops. Use this hub to find city hubs, popular places, routes, and nearby facilities.
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Cities & regions
- Sydney — harbour icons, beaches, ocean pools
- Newcastle — surf beaches, coastal tram, foreshore
- Wollongong — Grand Pacific Drive gateway
- Central Coast — family beaches and lagoons
- Byron Bay & Northern Rivers — lighthouse, beaches
- Port Macquarie — coastal walks, koala hospital
- Coffs Harbour — beaches, headlands, forest
- Blue Mountains — lookouts, waterfalls, boardwalks
- Hunter Valley — vineyards and gardens
- Snowy Mountains — alpine lakes and trails
- Jervis Bay — white‑sand beaches and walks
- Broken Hill & Outback — art, big‑sky drives
See all NSW city & region hubs
Popular places
- Sydney Opera House & Harbour — accessible paths and viewpoints
- Echo Point & Three Sisters — lookouts and accessible boardwalks
- Hyams Beach (Jervis Bay) — white sand, amenities
- Cape Byron Lighthouse — views and walking tracks
- Port Stephens — bays, dunes, dolphin cruises
Road trips
- Pacific Highway — Sydney ↔ Brisbane coastal towns
- Grand Pacific Drive — Sea Cliff Bridge to South Coast
- Hume Highway — Sydney ↔ Melbourne with historic towns
- Snowy Mountains Highway — alpine lakes and lookouts
- Coastal drives — NSW highlights
Plan your stops
- Near Me when you reach a town
- Accessible Toilets and Changing Places
- Parents’ rooms & baby change in malls and hubs
- Public showers on popular foreshores and pools
- 24/7 & after‑hours for late drives
Beaches & parks
- National Parks hub — park alerts, access notes, campgrounds
- Royal National Park — coastal walks close to Sydney
- Blue Mountains NP — lookouts and accessible paths
- Kosciuszko National Park — alpine trails and lakes
Accessibility
- Use app filters for Accessible Toilets and Adult Change facilities
- Popular foreshores (Bondi, Manly, Coogee, Byron) often have beach matting/wheelchairs seasonally
- Choose boardwalks and sealed paths at lookouts and ocean pools
Best time to go
- Coast: Oct–Apr for beach days; shoulder seasons for fewer crowds
- Blue Mountains: Year‑round; winter is crisp with clear views
- Snowy Mountains: Dec–Mar for hikes; Jun–Sep for snow
Safety & driving
- Plan rest breaks every 2 hours, especially on Hume/Pacific runs
- Watch wildlife at dusk/dawn in hinterland and alpine areas
- Tolls apply on some Sydney motorways — set up e‑tag before travel
FAQs
Where can I find public showers in Sydney and the North Coast?
Many foreshores (Bondi, Manly, Cronulla; Byron, Ballina, Coffs) have amenities blocks with showers. See Public Showers.
Do NSW national parks have accessible amenities?
Major nodes typically have accessible toilets and paths. Start via the National Parks hub and check each park’s access notes.
How do I plan stops on the Pacific Highway?
Use the Pacific Highway route page and save likely towns (Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Coffs, Ballina) in the AussieLoo app.