Destination NSW today releases its list of top NSW travel experiences, 213 Ways 
to Reboot 2020 in NSW, so travellers can make the most of the 213 days that 
remain in the year and start planning their ultimate trip to Sydney and New 
South Wales.

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BridgeClimb, Sydney Harbour Bridge

Supporting the latest phase of the NSW Government's tourism recovery campaign, 
Now's The Time to Love NSW, the list of 213 NSW travel adventures depicts an 
array of diverse and unique experiences across the state, curated by the travel 
interest areas that have made NSW the number one Australian state for 
holidaymakers.

As part of this latest phase, Destination NSW will also be executing a social 
media campaign targeted to the international markets of the USA, UK, New 
Zealand and India, which will showcase inspirational destinations from around 
Sydney and NSW, to help consumers with their future dreaming and planning. 

"We hope that this list of NSW travel experiences encourages global visitors to 
love NSW once again, and start planning to visit as many of the incredible 
towns, sights and experiences that the state offers," said Steve Cox, Chief 
Executive Officer, Destination NSW.

Launching on VisitNSW.com, 213 Ways to Reboot NSW in 2020, is the ultimate 
source of information and inspiration for anyone planning to travel within or 
to NSW, showcasing travel experiences which are continually ranked highly by 
global travel guides and travellers.

"Whether it is sailing on Sydney Harbour, hiking through the Blue Mountains, 
surfing in Byron Bay, diving with marine life on the South Coast, or drinking 
an award-winning drop from one of our 14 wine regions, people come to NSW from 
all over the world in search of the awe-inspiring adventures that are available 
to us right now in NSW. 

"Now's the time to start dreaming and planning to make up for lost time once 
you are able to visit Sydney and NSW again," Mr Cox said.

More than 102 NSW destinations, 131 operators, 37 hotels and other 
accommodations, 28 national parks, 19 animal encounters and more, feature as 
part of the stellar line-up. Highlights of the list include:

Only in NSW

Hire a yacht and sail on spectacular Sydney Harbour, stopping in at some of the 
harbour's most beautiful beaches, accessible only by boat. 
Head to Bondi, Australia's most famous beach, for a surf lesson with Let's Go 
Surfing and lunch at Icebergs Dining Room & Bar. 
Explore Lord Howe Island 
(https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/lord-howe-island), home to the world's 
southernmost coral reef, and endangered and endemic bird life - the island is 
one of the most unspoilt and sustainable paradises on the planet.

Animal Encounters

Swim with whales with Dive Jervis Bay (https://divejervisbay.com/), from August 
to November as whales make their way along 'Humpback Highway'. 
Swim, snorkel and dive with seals in the crystal-clear waters of Montague 
Island, just off the coast of Narooma. 
Visit Australia's only Koala Hospital in Port Macquarie, on NSW's mid North 
Coast, which treats around 250 sick and injured koalas a year.

Outdoor Adventures

Make a splash in NSW's iconic ocean pools – there are 100 along the coast, 
including the Merewether Baths and Bogey Hole in Newcastle, Bermagui Blue Hole 
and Yamba Rock Pool. 
Go hiking in the Blue Mountains 
(https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/blue-mountains/bushwalking) on one of 
the many trails and snap a selfie in front of the Three Sisters. 
Find out if you have what it takes to make it down Australia's longest ski run, 
Thredbo(https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/snowy-mountains/kosciuszko-nationa
l-park/thredbo)'s Crackenback Supertrail 
(https://www.thredbo.com.au/the-mountain/).

Food & Wine 

Dine under the sails of Sydney Opera House at Bennelong Restaurant and order 
chef Peter Gilmore's stunning dessert, inspired by the iconic building itself. 
Enjoy freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters straight from the farm gate on the 
NSW South Coast 
(https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/food-and-wine). 
Sip Australia's most awarded semillon at Tyrrell 
(https://www.tyrrells.com.au/news/australias-most-awarded-white-continues-its-su
ccess/) 's Winery in the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region.
 
Art & Culture

- Watch the sunset at The Living Desert Sculptures in Broken Hill, an outdoor 
art collection of 12 sandstone sculptures created by artists from around the 
world. 
- Explore the Art Gallery of New South Wales 
(https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/), one of the largest public galleries in 
Australia and home to 2,000+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artworks. 
- Discover Murray Art Museum Albury (https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/)(MAMA) 
on the banks of the mighty Murray River in Albury.

Aboriginal Experiences 

- Change your life on NSW's South Coast with an immersive cultural tour run by 
Ngaran Ngaran Cultural Awareness at Narooma – learn about the Yuin people and 
dreamtime stories of Mount Gulaga. 
- View the Walls of China in Mungo National Park 
(https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/mungo-national-park) 
in Outback NSW, dramatic formations sculpted by wind and erosion, where 
36,000-year-old relics of ancient Aboriginal culture have been discovered. 
- See Aboriginal rock art and hear Dreamtime stories about the culture and 
mythology of Mutawintji Historic Site 
(https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/mutawintji-historic-sit
e) near Broken Hill in outback NSW. 
- Take a quad tour of the Stockton Sand Dunes with Sand Dune Adventures 
(https://sandduneadventures.com.au/) through Worimi land.

"213 Ways to Reboot 2020 in NSW list is a valuable resource to anyone wanting 
to reclaim 2020, offering travellers a different adventure for every single day 
that is left of this year," Mr Cox said.

The launch of 213 Ways to Reboot 2020 in NSW coincides with a full campaign of 
activity including NSW itineraries and international digital advertising.

For more information and to view the full 213 Ways to Reboot NSW in 2020 list, 
go to visitnsw.com/213adventures(https://www.visitnsw.com/213adventures). 

Share your favourite Sydney and NSW holidays on social media by using the 
hashtag #LoveNSW or #NewSouthWales.

About Destination NSW
Destination NSW is the lead NSW Government agency for the State's tourism and 
major events industry and is responsible for devising and implementing 
strategies to grow the State's visitor economy. Our particular focus is driving 
tourism and acquiring and developing major sporting and cultural events for 
Sydney and regional NSW. In addition, Destination NSW is the major investor in 
Business Events Sydney with the aim of securing more international conventions, 
incentive travel reward programs, corporate events and exhibitions.


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