Australia’s oldest city has charm, but there's more outside its embrace

Stunning: The Grand Pacific Drive encompasses some of NSW's most spectacular scenery and coastline. Highlights include Jervis Bay Point and lighthouse. - Photo from Dolphin Watch Cruises Jervis Bay/Destination NSW

There’s a whole lot more to explore beyond the warm charms of Sydney.

Let's face it, almost every visitor to the state of New South Wales (NSW) tends to fly in to Sydney, the state capital. Being a modern cosmopolitan city, it has a myriad of attractions. You could easily spend a week there and still have loads to tick off on the “to do” list (if you have a wide range of interests).