Vacation rentals in New South Wales

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Apartment in Sydney
Luxury Apartment Overlooking City and Darling Harbour
Feel the excitement of being only an elevator ride away from harbour-side activities. Admire walls filled with edgy and captivating art, and unwind on a comfy leather couch. Have nightcaps on the balcony and sleep in bedrooms with city skyline and Harbour views. We know you will feel at home with super comfortable modern light and cozy bedrooms, with built-in wardrobes and TVs. Google Chrome is also available on the Main TV in the lounge room. I'm sure you'll love coming back and unwinding after a day or night of enjoying everything Sydney offers. You'll not want to leave!
8 – 15 Dec
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews
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Tiny home in Moss Vale
Hideout Cabin - Luxury Tiny Home
NOTE-WE HAVE ANOTHER TINY HOME ON THE PROPERTY, PLEASE CHECK OUR PROFILE The first of its kind in the Southern Highlands. Hideout is an exclusive luxury tiny home in an idyllic farm setting. This tiny home is set on a beautiful dam of a working horse farm, situated on over 150 acres. Guests are able to interact as much or as little as they like with the surroundings. Hideout is located 5 minutes from Moss Vale township and is also a short drive to many of the other Southern Highland townships.
9 – 16 Jan
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 257 reviews
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Barn in Currumbin Valley
A Warm Welcome to Hillview Dairy
Nestled along the top of a small ridge line, Hillview Dairy circa 1893 overlooks the stunning escarpment of Mt Tallebudgera, Currumbin Creek and the farming Valley landscape. For over a hundred years the Old Dairy Bales has sat as part of the fabric of a thriving Dairy Farm in the spectacular Gold Coast Hinterland. Surrounded by acres of National Parks, it transports you into another time, whilst still a stones throw from all the attractions and the luxuries of the Southern Gold Coast and Byron
6 – 13 Aug
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviews

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Other great holiday rentals in New South Wales

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Home in Avalon
Private Luxury Apartment Sitting atop Pittwater
20 – 27 May
4.87 out of 5 average rating, 341 reviews
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Tiny home in Kangaroo Valley
Banksia -Designer Tiny Home w/ Stunning Dam Views
14 – 21 Sept
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 209 reviews
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Farm stay in Bellbrook
The wilderness cabin
19 – 26 Feb
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 312 reviews
Guest favourite
Cabin in Halls Gap
Halls Gap 'Bush Lodge' Retreat
3 – 10 Dec
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 414 reviews
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Apartment in Newcastle
Beachfront Beauty - wifi included - No Airbnb Fees
21 – 28 June
4.85 out of 5 average rating, 399 reviews
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Tiny home in Goobarragandra
Robyne's River Retreat Tiny House by the river
23 – 30 Jan
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviews
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Tiny home in Newport
The Salty Dog
12 – 17 Feb
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 95 reviews
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Farm stay in Darraweit Guim
Luxury Barn with stunning views
15 – 22 Aug
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviews
Guest favourite
Tiny home in Temora
The Uphaz - Three Ponds Estate
25 Apr – 2 May
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews
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Home in Chewton
Riversdale Retreat
16 – 23 Sept
4.79 out of 5 average rating, 145 reviews
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Farm stay in Ilford
Hepburn Retreat Luxury Farm-stay Blue Gum
5 – 12 Dec
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 32 reviews
Guest favourite
Villa in Porepunkah
The Grove Estate
26 Jan – 2 Feb
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 22 reviews

Your guide to New South Wales

All About New South Wales

New South Wales covers an immense area of around 800,000 square kilometres in the southeast of the country. Although it is home to ever-popular attractions such as the world-famous opera house and the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the buzzing capital, travellers barely scratch the surface of everything the state has to offer. If you’re looking for beautiful beaches and epic surfing, bohemian Byron Bay and sweeping Bondi Beach are the most popular spots, with a whole host of other shores to choose from along the extensive coastline, including the 26 beaches at Port Stephens alone.

For awe-inspiring natural scenery, head to Blue Mountains National Park with its lookout points, waterfalls, and iconic sandstone rock formations like the Three Sisters in Katoomba. Wine lovers are drawn to the Hunter Valley for its more than 150 cellar doors pouring samples of the region’s famously bold Chardonnay and Shiraz. Back in Sydney, the state’s cultural centre, you’ll be greeted by theatres, museums, and galleries galore, along with major sporting and entertainment events from international cricket to open-air music festivals.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in New South Wales

Spring is a gorgeous season to be in New South Wales, when the flowers start to bloom and you can watch humpback whales migrating past the coastline. The hottest time of year here is the summer, when temperatures can get high and the beaches fill with people enjoying the region’s sought-after sand and surf. It’s also when you can witness the world-famous spectacle of the New Year’s fireworks display in Sydney. As the weather cools down in the autumn, take advantage of the lower temperatures for walks in the state’s national parks. Although the climate is generally warm in New South Wales, you can head to the Snowy Mountains for skiing from June to August. The area is home to many large-scale events, including the annual Mardi Gras LGBTQ celebrations around the beginning of March.


Top things to do in New South Wales

Broken Hill

Discover the Outback of Australia in one of the oldest mining cities in the country, about a 13-hour drive from Sydney. You can learn about the history of the area at the Albert Kersten Mining and Mineral Museum and pay a visit to the base of the Royal Flying Doctors Service. This remote city may well feel familiar — it’s been used as a location for a raft of films of all genres.

Warrumbungle National Park

New South Wales boasts more than 870 national parks and reserves, but what makes Warrumbungle National Park special is that it is the only Dark Sky Park in Australia. The area has zero light pollution, so you can camp here and witness the stars against the background of the volcanic landscape.

New England

Located in the northern part of New South Wales, New England boasts dramatic scenery among its sloping hills, gorges, and waterfalls. The region tends to be cooler with an array of microclimates, and is home to some of the highest-elevation wineries in the country. Stop off at one of the many vineyards in the Hunter Valley to learn about its terroir.

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