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Welcome to New South Wales – a place to feel free, feel alive, feel new. As the official tourism, destinations and events website, let us inspire your next travel tale.

Follow rainforest birdsong to thundering waterfalls. Glide down glittering snowfields or slip into the silken sea on a white-sand beach. Taste world-class wines, ocean-fresh oysters, juicy cherries and fragrant truffles on meandering road trips. Connect with outback stories, making new friends along the way. So, where to first?

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Snorkel the world’s southernmost coral reef

Walk through the world’s most ancient open caves.

Stand atop Australia’s highest peak

Step back in time at Mungo National Park

Surf the largest sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere

Stargaze at the country’s first Dark Sky Park

Get up close to humpback whales during the annual migration

Ride the world’s steepest railway

Marvel at NSW’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Sip your way through Australia's oldest wine region

Sink your toes into the whitest sand in the world

Learn about Aboriginal culture with a guide

Go diving with turtles, seals & dolphins

Go off-grid on a glamping retreat

Chase NSW's most incredible waterfalls

Get soaked by the largest blowhole in the world

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It’s time to hit the road. Our trip planner and interactive map lets you explore the wonders of NSW from coast to country.

Go north along the Legendary Pacific Coast

Beaches and national parks on the Grand Pacific Drive

Chasing waterfalls in lush rainforest

Gourmet delights on a country Food and Wine Trail

Follow the coast from Sydney to Melbourne

Outback adventures on the Darling River Run

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The most visited state in the nation is home to Sydney , Australia’s most beautiful capital city. There are transport options from Sydney to the marvellous destinations and fun adventures in the regions. There are trains and coaches, as well as flights from Sydney Airport to many regional airports.

What about getting to an island paradise? The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island is only a short plane trip from the mainland. A top destination all year, the island is home to the world’s most southerly coral reefs, as well as lovely beaches and great fishing, snorkelling and diving.

Wondering where to stay in NSW? Then search the accommodation on the website. There are options to suit various budgets, including camping and caravanning, B&Bs, classic pubs, motels, heritage guesthouses and farm stays, as well as eco-retreats, luxury hotels and spa resorts.

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NSW is ditching its quarantine requirements for international travellers — here's what you need to know

NSW Dominic Perrottet has announced the abolition of quarantine for international travellers from next month.

Starting November 1, NSW will open its borders to the fully-vaccinated in a bid to expedite the return of Australians stranded overseas and revitalise the tourism industry.

Initially, only Australian citizens, residents and their families will be eligible for quarantine-free travel through Sydney.

NSW will be the first state or territory to lift the requirement for quarantine.

Here's what you need to know.

What do people need to do before they fly?

The 14-day hotel quarantine process will still exist, but at a drastically diminished capacity and only for those who are not fully-vaccinated.

But if you've received both jabs, you'll be exempt from the process.

Wherever you're flying from, you'll need to receive a negative result on a PCR test — the most common kind of test — and provide proof of your vaccination status before you can take off.

Not all vaccines will be deemed equal, however (more on that later).

The NSW government said it would provide details on testing requirements in the coming days.

What are the current quarantine arrangements?

NSW has been taking the lion's share of returning international travellers since the beginning of the pandemic.

Under the new scheme beginning November 1, only 210 unvaccinated arrivals will be permitted to enter NSW from overseas each week.

There will be no cap on the number of people allowed to arrive who have had both jabs.

"This clearly prioritises fully vaccinated people returning to Australia coming here for work and leisure," said Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres.

There is good news for people in hotel quarantine on November 1.

If they're fully vaccinated, they'll be able to leave on that date, even if they are yet to complete their 14 days.

The NSW government, in partnership with the Commonwealth, had been conducting a trial of seven-day home quarantine, which Mr Ayres said had been "incredibly effective".

The program had been using facial recognition technology to monitor people's movements and Mr Ayres said the data suggested scaling up the program would be resource intensive.

"There is no reason why we should take health staff or police staff or other public servants away from their front-line duties for them to monitor people in quarantine," he said.

What does this mean for other states?

On Friday, Mr Perrottet said he'd had "numerous discussions with the federal government" about his plan to open up and dispense with quarantine.

The Prime Minister on October 1 announced some Australian states would reopen to international travellers from mid-November and lauded the home quarantine program as a crucial component of this plan.

That program will be scrapped in NSW from November 1.

The NSW Premier has fast-tracked several recovery roadmap measures since taking the top job less than two weeks ago.

Other states and territories shut their borders to NSW, meaning international arrivals in Sydney will still need to seek exemptions and quarantine if they wanted to travel around the country.

Mr Perrottet has been in talks with his Queensland and Victorian counterparts, arguing the "sooner we can get the borders open, the better".

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announced this morning that fully vaccinated people in NSW "red zones" would be able to enter his state from October 20 .

They'll need to return a negative COVID-19 test 72 hours before travelling and get tested again, and isolate until they return a negative result, when they arrive in Victoria.

The NSW Premier signalled a willingness to go it alone on international travel.

"I think people in NSW will be flying to Bali before Broome," he said.

"I want NSW to rejoin the world. We can't live here in hermit kingdom."

Are all countries eligible under this scheme?

It doesn't matter what country you're coming from, but it does matter what vaccine you've had.

The scheme will only apply for Australians and their families who have received a jab approved by Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), which currently includes AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.

The TGA is currently evaluating Novavax, which the federal government expects to begin arriving in Australia in November.

Novavax isn't currently distributed anywhere in the world but may play a role in providing booster shots.

The company has also applied to the World Health Organisation to be added to the emergency listing, which would allow it be distributed to poorer countries.

It has not yet been announced whether unvaccinated children will be included in the scheme.

International students are not eligible for quarantine-free travel to NSW, yet.

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Before you buy train or coach tickets for trips in regional NSW, it's a good idea to check the many deals that are available.

Savings can be made when you:

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Subsidised or concession fares are also provided for travel in regional NSW.

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Our latest issue of inflight magazine, Your Link, is now available. This issue highlights on what’s happening across our port destinations. You’ll also find out about the introduction of Velocity Frequent Flyer points and Virgin Australia Lounge access, and what it means for our passengers. Check out the latest issue during your next flight with Link Airways. #linkairwaysau #linkairways #travelwithlink #flywithlink #yourlink #virginaustralialoungeaccess #velocityfrequentflyer #soaringforspringwithlink

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Last month, we collaborated with Newcastle content creator, Jessica Ward. Jessica travelled with Link Airways direct from Newcastle to Canberra to experience the capital’s biggest celebration of Spring, Floriade! She also got amongst some of ACT’s finest activities and attractions. Huge shoutout to Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel for going above and beyond when hosting our visitor and for providing their renowned high tea! Our partners at Visit Canberra recommend some stellar places to eat, visit and experience. Thanks to the local legends at GoBoat and Bar Rochford for providing our visitor some quintessential Canberra experiences. Swipe to see some highlights from her weekend in Canberra. Like what you see? Fly direct to Canberra from Newcastle or Hobart with Link Airways! Jessica Ward Photography #linkairwaysau #linkairways #travelwithlink #flywithlink #destinationnsw #visitnsw #soaringforspringwithlink

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29 September 2022

Plan your summer vacation ahead of time on our newest route between Brisbane and Bundaberg, launching in November 2022. Fares starting from $189.Widely popular as a gateway to visit the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg is a great spot to stay when visiting the islands. If you love snorkelling, diving, and the marine wildlife experiences, the coast of Bundaberg is for you! Book your flights ahead of time via the link >> https://www.linkairways.com/flights/bundaberg-to-brisbane Tourism and Events Queensland #linkairwaysau #linkairways #travelwithlink #flywithlink #visitqld #destinationqld

27 October 2022

Trade your city break for a wilderness weekend! Just a short drive from Hobart, explore Mount Wellington’s popular walking tracks and trails. Experience the adventure with your hiking buddies and enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the summit. We operate direct flight services from Canberra to Hobart and flights from Newcastle to Hobart via Canberra. Book your flights via the link >> https://www.linkairways.com/destinations/hobart Peter Topliss #linkairwaysau #linkairways #travelwithlink #flywithlink #discovertasmania #soaringforspringwithlink

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Exactly one month ago, Link Airways celebrated the launch of the seasonal route between Canberra and Coffs Harbour.Operating two days a week, this route has been providing enhanced connectivity for visitors travelling to the nation’s capital, and Canberrans flying to the Coffs Coast – for business and leisure. Starting from $189 one-way, book now via the link >> https://www.linkairways.com/flights/canberra-to-coffs-harbour Destination NSW #linkairwaysau #linkairways #travelwithlink #flywithlink #soaringforspringwithlink

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