Country NSW

Some of the most stunning national parks in the Stateare in Country NSW. They include Mt Kaputar, Oxley Wild Rivers, Cathedral Rockand the amazing Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran.

This vast region of NSW has plenty ofexciting holiday choices for all ages. Some of Australia's oldest country townsare here, offering a taste of pioneering history that can include a trip on a paddlesteamer, uncovering 19th century colonial architecture and tasting wines madefrom some of the first grapes ever planted in Australia.

There are many fine regional artgalleries such as the Western PlainsCultural Centre at Dubbo andThe Wagga WaggaArt Gallery in Wagga Wagga.Regional museums are well worth a visit to learn about cultural or naturalheritage such as Griffith'sItalian Museum,Shear Outbackin Hay orthe BathurstRegional ArtGallery.

Forbes,an historic gold mining settlement between Dubbo and Wagga Wagga, is situatedon the beautiful banks of the Lachlan River. It is also famous for a notoriousheist that took place here in 1862, which was the largest gold robbery inAustralian history

The region is home to theinternationally renowned Taronga WesternPlains Zoo in Dubbo, a 300-hectare open range sanctuary thathouses over 700 animals, including many rare and endangered species.

Natural attractions such as the WarrumbungleNational Park offer world-class walks; the highest waterfall inAustralia is the Wollomombi Fallsin Oxley WildRivers National Park.

The New England North West region whichincludes Armidale,Tamworth,Glen Innes& Inverellis a great place to explore on a touring holiday. You'll find delicious foodand wine, a wide range of accommodation styles and welcoming hospitality alonglocal drives and trails.

Some of the best wines inAustralia come from wine regions inCountry NSW. Here, great wine is matched by fine food experiencesthat include award-winning restaurants, country cafes and pubs serving greatfood, farmers' markets, or produce fresh from the farm. These regions include Mudgee,Orange,Yass andthe SouthernHighlands.