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- Australasia
- Australia
- New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales, which contains Australia's oldest and most
vibrant major city, Sydney, is the country's premier state. It has
the highest population, attracts the most visitors and has a range
of experiences to offer the tourist that is unrivalled by most
countries, let alone states, in the world. Breathtaking beaches and
coastlines, World Heritage National Parks, a taste of the real
Australian outback, snow-capped mountains, lush farming country,
Aboriginal culture and dazzling city lights - all are on offer in
New South Wales.
The state was named by Captain James Cook when he first stepped
ashore in Australia at what is now Sydney Harbour and claimed the
country for the British in 1770. The epicentre of New South Wales
is the huge, sunny, sexy and sophisticated city of Sydney,
characterised by its white-sailed Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Beyond the slick city life though, New South Wales also offers the
chance to escape to the Snowy or Blue Mountains, drive through the
rolling wine farm country of the Hunter Valley, enjoy get-aways to
the historic villages of the southern highlands or indulge in
whale-watching, surfing and swimming at free-spirited coastal
villages and towns.
Information & Facts
Climate
The climate in New South Wales is temperate and mostly free from
extremes of hot and cold. The coast experiences humidity during the
summer months (December to February). The hottest area is the
northwest part of the state, while the coldest region is the Snowy
Mountains where snow and frost persist for long periods during the
winter months (June to August).
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Time
GMT +10 (GMT +11 from last Sunday in October to first Sunday
in April). GMT +9.5 (GMT +10.5 from last Sunday in October to first
Sunday in April) for the Broken Hill Area.