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New South Wales is a state on the east coast of Australia. New South Wales borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. New South Wales has a coast line with the Tasman Sea on its east side. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state.
New South Wales, state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In March 2014, the estimated population of New South Wales was 7.5 million, making New South Wales Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the New South Wales population, 4.67 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
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| New South Wales Australia |
The colony of New South Wales was a colony of the British Empire from 1788 to 1901, when it became a State in the federal Commonwealth of Australia on January 1901.
The Colony of New South Wales was founded as a penal colony in 1788. It originally comprised a more than half of the Australian mainland with its western boundary set at 129th meridian east in 1825. In addition, the colony also included the island territories of New Zealand, Van Diemen's Land, Lord Howe Island, and Norfolk Island. During the 19th century, most of the colony's area was detached to form separate British colonies that eventually became New Zealand and the various states and territories of Australia. However, the Swan River Colony has never been administered as part of New South Wales.
Lord Howe Island remains part of New South Wales, while Norfolk Island has become a federal Territory, as have the areas now known as the Australian Capital Territory and the Jervis Bay Territory.
At The Colony´s greatest extent, the colony of New South Wales included Australian states of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and New Zealand. The first "responsible" self-government of New South Wales was formed on 6 June 1856 with Sir Stuart Alexander Donaldson appointed by Governor Sir William Denison as its first Colonial Secretary which in those days accounted also as the Premier.
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| Sydney Opera House Australia |
See Sydney's star attractions and hidden gems
The Harbour City, as its commonly called, is home to many of Australia's must-see attractions – such as Darling Harbour, the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and abounds in sophisticated dining, secret harbour beaches and hole-in-the-wall coffee shops. Discover the hip inner city neighbourhoods of Potts Point and Surry Hills, beach hop through drink and dine in artsy Chippendale. You'll find galleries, museums, theatre companies and alternative cinema.
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| Three Sisters Blue Mountains |
Blue Mountains World Heritage Area
Breathe deep in the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area - One million hectares of sandstone cliffs, bushland, waterfalls and eucalypt forest.
Visit Wentworth Falls and the Three Sisters and go underground in Jenolan Caves.
Do short bushwalks or longer hikes such as the Six Foot Track to Katoomba. Enjoy restaurants, retreats, and vibrant arts and events.
The Sapphire Coast.
You can really get away from it all on the New South Wales Sapphire Coast, around six hours from Sydney and just three hours from Canberra.
Holidays in this relaxed seaside are about soaking up nature and taking it easy - with sparkling beaches, rolling green hills and tranquil lakes, cliffs, caves, charming seaside villages and national parks. Sapphire
Coast is the perfect destination for long, scenic walks, watersports and fine food and wine.
Go deep-sea fishing for tuna, marlin and shark at Bermagui or taste the fresh catch at a harbourfront restaurant. Swim and surf from the sandy white beaches around town or take a dip in the idyllic Blue Pool.
Visit Wallaga Lake, which has special significance for the Yuin Aboriginal people.
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| Bondi Beach |
Discover Bondi Beach.
Bondi Beach is one of Australia's most famous beaches and well known worldwide. Bondi Beach has probably featured on more postcards and more television shows and films than any other beaches in Australia.
Each year tens of thousands of people, from backpackers to billionaires, take to the golden sands of Bondi Beach, more than half mile (one-kilometre) long city beach expanse to walk, jog, or just soak up the sun. Bondi Beach is only 6 miles (10 kilometres) from the city centre, The Beach is one of Sydney's busiest beaches. There's a host of events held on Bondi Beach all year round from community art shows to city to surf running marathons.
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