New South Wales

Area Information

New South Wales is a state located in the south-east of Australia; it is often abbreviated to NSW. New South Wales is home to Australia’s oldest and largest city, Sydney as well as the Australian national capital of Canberra, where the government of Australia is based. New South Wales is bordered by Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia. On the east side of the state is the coast of the Tasman Sea, which is part of the Pacific Ocean.

Business Information

The New South Wales economy is partially based on information technology and financial services. Tourism also plays a big role in the state. Notable financial companies with office space in New South Wales include Westpac, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Citibank, Deutsche Bank, Macquarie Bank, AMP Limited, and Insurance Australia Group.

Entertainment And Dining Out

New South Wales is home to the Hunter Valley, which is the state’s major wine-growing region. There is a large wine tourism industry that has runs tours and tastings, just a few hours north of Sydney. Sydney is known for being a ‘foodie’ city. There is a large selection of gourmet and international cuisine available. Especially popular are the Thai and fusion restaurants. Most coastal regions in the state offer a great selection of seafood.

Transport Information

The most used airport in New South Wales is Kingsford Smith International Airport. Located 8 km (5 miles) from Sydney’s city centre, this is the country’s largest international and domestic airport. Sydney is also one of the major rail hubs for the country, connection every mainland capital city in the country, with the exception of Darwin. Connecting service to Darwin is available through Adelaide. The Sydney Harbour is one of the major stops for cruise ships during the countries summer season and offers ferry services throughout the year. Buses also serve the region.