Vibrant New South Wales delivers sunlit beaches, city glamour in Sydney, and wild mountains – Australia’s ultimate road trip playground (Picture: Getty Images) Looking for the real-deal Aussie experience? New South Wales offers a country’s worth of variety – all packed into one state. Think sun-drenched surf beaches and the glamour of Sydney’s skyline, mountains, rainforest and Australia’s most historic wine region. Whether you’re looking for an iconic coastal drive or a way to link city and wilderness, you can do it all in one of Australia’s most diverse destinations. Start in style When you’re travelling Down Under, the journey is just as important as the destination. Fly with Singapore Airlines from London Heathrow, London Gatwick or Manchester Airport to a choice of two gateways in Sydney: the famous Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, or Western Sydney International Airport, which is ideal for accessing the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley. Australia’s newest airport, Western Sydney International Airport, will be a brand-new gateway for Singapore Airlines from November, upping their network to an impressive eight gateways across Australia, which is great news for UK travellers. Seamless luxury in the skies – fine dining, flawless service, and a vibrant stopover await you when jetting off with Singapore Airlines (Picture: Supplied) Flying with Singapore Airlines, you’ll enjoy world-class cabins ranging from Economy Class to Suites, service from the world’s best cabin crew (according to the latest Skytrax awards) and an optional stopover in vibrant Singapore. All passengers can enjoy unlimited complimentary Wi-Fi*, which means no playing catch-up after landing – you can surf and message as you fly. And those booked into premium cabins can pick exactly what they’ll be tucking into onboard their flight, pre-selecting meals from an extensive menu of all-time favourites up to 24 hours before departure. Big city charms Every trip to New South Wales should begin at its beating heart: Sydney. Yes, you’ll love the Sydney Opera House and can even climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic city views. There are museums galore, gorgeous rooftop bars and fabulous dining. Combine these favourites with some other incredible experiences, tracing Sydney’s Aboriginal history and tasting bush tucker with an Aboriginal guide, perhaps, or taking to the waters of the Sydney Harbour on a sunrise kayak tour with Sydney Kayak Experience. Dawn paddles and ancient stories – there’s more than meets the eye in Sydney, which awakens through culture and timeless Indigenous connection (Picture: Sydney Kayak Experience, Sydney) Golden shores await, from Bondi Beach to Manly Beach, surf, swim, and soak up the coastal city’s vibrant rhythm (Picture: Bondi Icebergs, Bondi Beach) Make the most of the coast by exploring some of the city’s over 100 gorgeous beaches, from buzzing Bondi to cosmopolitan Manly, just a short ferry ride across the harbour. The majesty of The Blue Mountains Just 90 minutes west of Sydney, another world awaits, one of dramatic ravines, craggy cliffs and pristine bushland. At this Unesco World Heritage Site, you can hike among ancient eucalyptus forests and see Aboriginal rock art. Take to the skies with the Blue Mountains Scenic Cableway at Scenic World for breathtaking aerial views, gaze across velvety landscapes to the sandstone Three Sisters rock formations from Echo Point and discover quaint mountain towns, from laid-back Glenbrook to artsy Springwood. Old forests and sky-high views, The Blue Mountains reveal the Three Sisters and timeless stories carved in stone (Picture: Jamison Valley, Blue Mountains National Park) Heritage of the Hunter Valley If you’ve got a taste for the finer things in life, then drive less than three hours north of the city to the vine-laced hills of the Hunter Valley. Australia’s oldest wine region is home to more than 150 cellar doors, where you can sip world-class shiraz and citrus-fresh semillon. With fine wine comes fine dining, and you can happily wend your way around the region, savouring gourmet delights ranging from artisan cheeses to pasture-raised lamb, estate honey, wild herbs, seafood from Port Stephens, and farm-fresh produce. No wonder some of the world’s greatest chefs find their inspiration here. Australia’s oldest wine region brims with cellar doors, gourmet feasts, and chef-inspired vineyard journeys (Picture: Mount Pleasant Estate, Pokolbin) Drift above endless vineyards in a hot air balloon at sunset, where rolling vines meet vast blue skies in serene silence (Picture: Hunter Valley) For a truly special way of seeing the region, take to the sky in a hot air balloon and savour the beauty of the landscape from above. Rows and rows of vines will merge below as you float up to touch the azure sky. Coastal bliss at Jervis Bay  Head south along the coast from Sydney, and you’ll find beaches where some of the world’s whitest beach sands are lapped by waters of brilliant turquoise. Welcome to Jervis Bay, where you’ll find secluded beaches straight off a postcard and can hike Aboriginal-owned Booderee National Park for dramatic cliffs, pristine beaches and kangaroo-spotting. Postcard-perfect shores and wild encounters await, from kangaroos on cliffs to whales dancing offshore in Jervis Bay (Picture: Murrays Beach, Jervis Bay) That’s not the only wildlife Jervis Bay offers, take to the water to spot dolphins and majestic humpback whales, fairy penguins and playful seals. North vs South Looking to take a longer road trip? That’s when you’ll really discover the variety New South Wales offers. Head north from Sydney to explore the rugged peaks of Barrington Tops National Park and the subtropical rainforest of Dorrigo National Park, impressive surf breaks and the salt-in-your-hair low-key glamour of Byron Bay. From dense rainforests to surf-kissed shores, northern New South Wales blends wilderness, waves and laid-back glamour (Picture: Dorrigo National Park, Dorrigo Mountain) Or perhaps you’d rather turn south following the 87-mile Grand Pacific Drive route starting at Royal National Park, where rainforest meets beaches. Stop off for wildlife-spotting in Jervis Bay, then continue on to the deep forests of Eurobodalla and the Sapphire Coast, a region that is 70 per cent National Park, from its glittering beaches to its lakes and emerald hills. WIN! Fly Business Class to Sydney! Win Business Class flights – for you and your travel partner – to Sydney with Singapore Airlines and explore New South Wales in style and comfort (Picture: Supplied) Inspired to explore the wonders of New South Wales for yourself? We’re giving you the chance to win two return Business Class flights with Singapore Airlines to Sydney. The winner can choose to fly from London Heathrow, London Gatwick or Manchester, to a choice of two Sydney airports: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport or the airline’s newest gateway, Western Sydney International Airport. Then strike out to explore the riches of this iconic Australian state, from the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains to the wines of the Hunter Valley, breathtaking beaches to sultry rainforest. Enter by June 15, 2026, and you could be travelling in style to New South Wales with Singapore Airlines. For your chance to win two Business Class flights with Singapore Airlines, visit Metro.co.uk/Singapore-Airlines Open to UK (excluding Northern Ireland) residents aged 18 or over. Promotion opens at 09:00 on 26/05/2026 and closes at 23:59 on 15/06/2026. Entrant must enter by visiting metro.co.uk/singapore-airlines. One prize of two Singapore Airlines Business Class return tickets is available. One entry per person. Full T&Cs apply. *KrisFlyer membership required to access in Economy Class or Premium Economy.