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• Go dolphin and humpback whale watching: migrating whales can be spotted along the coast and good places to take up watch include Cape Byron between June and August and Hervey Bay between mid-July and late October.
• Do as the locals do and strut your stuff at world-famous beaches such as Bondi and Manly, near Sydney. Surf with the big boys at Bronte, Coogee, Collaroy, Palm and Byron Bay beaches.
• Watch the annual yacht race (website: http://rolexsydneyhobart.com) from Sydney to Hobart in Tasmania, starting on 26 December each year and covering over 2,000km (1,250 miles) - maybe even indulge in a few maritime sports yourself around Sydney Harbour.
• Couple stunning scenery with nail-biting fun by windsurfing, kayaking and white-water rafting in the Great Lakes district: its most popular resort is Port Macquarie, a sophisticated town set in a deluge of greenery with a large koala population.
• Indulge in the queen of all festivals, the world famous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (website: www.mardigras.org.au). Held in February the highlight is the razzle dazzle of the Oxford Street parade.
• Ski, cross-country ski or snowboard the snow-bedecked Great Dividing Range and the Snowy Mountains: the season generally runs from June to October. Thredbo (website: www.thredbo.com.au) has the longest and best ski runs.
• Rock climbing and mountain walking attract visitors to Warrumbungle National Park whose ‘Grand High Tops' track through the remnants of ancient volcanoes ranks high among Australia's most spectacular walks. Trek through rainforest communities in Mount Warning National Park.
• Climb the Harbour Bridge in Sydney via a network of archways, catwalks and ladders. The resulting view of the harbour is spectacular. Climbs require special clothing and are in small guided groups. Further information is available from Bridgeclimb (website: www.bridgeclimb.com).
• Amble onto the Skywalk (website: www.skywalk.com.au) atop Sydney Tower which enables the brave to literally 'walk across the city skyline', enjoying views as far afield as the Central Coast and the Blue Mountains. The Skywalk takes around 90 minutes to complete.
• Sniff, swirl and sip some exceptional Australian wine in the Hunter Valley wine district (website: www.winecountry.com.au), famous for wine makers such as Wyndham Estate, Rosemount and McGuigans; the Hunter Valley has over 140 wineries and many restaurants.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
• Do as the locals do and strut your stuff at world-famous beaches such as Bondi and Manly, near Sydney. Surf with the big boys at Bronte, Coogee, Collaroy, Palm and Byron Bay beaches.
• Watch the annual yacht race (website: http://rolexsydneyhobart.com) from Sydney to Hobart in Tasmania, starting on 26 December each year and covering over 2,000km (1,250 miles) - maybe even indulge in a few maritime sports yourself around Sydney Harbour.
• Couple stunning scenery with nail-biting fun by windsurfing, kayaking and white-water rafting in the Great Lakes district: its most popular resort is Port Macquarie, a sophisticated town set in a deluge of greenery with a large koala population.
• Indulge in the queen of all festivals, the world famous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras (website: www.mardigras.org.au). Held in February the highlight is the razzle dazzle of the Oxford Street parade.
• Ski, cross-country ski or snowboard the snow-bedecked Great Dividing Range and the Snowy Mountains: the season generally runs from June to October. Thredbo (website: www.thredbo.com.au) has the longest and best ski runs.
• Rock climbing and mountain walking attract visitors to Warrumbungle National Park whose ‘Grand High Tops' track through the remnants of ancient volcanoes ranks high among Australia's most spectacular walks. Trek through rainforest communities in Mount Warning National Park.
• Climb the Harbour Bridge in Sydney via a network of archways, catwalks and ladders. The resulting view of the harbour is spectacular. Climbs require special clothing and are in small guided groups. Further information is available from Bridgeclimb (website: www.bridgeclimb.com).
• Amble onto the Skywalk (website: www.skywalk.com.au) atop Sydney Tower which enables the brave to literally 'walk across the city skyline', enjoying views as far afield as the Central Coast and the Blue Mountains. The Skywalk takes around 90 minutes to complete.
• Sniff, swirl and sip some exceptional Australian wine in the Hunter Valley wine district (website: www.winecountry.com.au), famous for wine makers such as Wyndham Estate, Rosemount and McGuigans; the Hunter Valley has over 140 wineries and many restaurants.
See Contact Addresses for further tourist information.
