City: New South Wales
Top Things to do in New South Wales
Top Hotels in New South Wales
- 1. Little National Hotel Sydney
- 2. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney
- 3. Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney
- 4. Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
- 5. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
- 6. Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney
- 7. Citadines Connect Sydney Airport
- 8. Meriton Suites Sussex Street, Sydney
- 9. PARKROYAL Darling Harbour
- 10. The Grace Hotel Sydney
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10 Government Buildings in New South Wales That You Shouldn't Miss
New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of Australia. It borders Queensland to the north, Victoria to the south, and South Australia to the west. Its coast borders the Tasman Sea to the east. The Australian Capital Territory is an enclave within the state. New South Wales' state capital is Sydney, which is also Australia's most populous city. In March 2017, the population of New South Wales was over 7.8 million, making it Australia's most populous state. Just under two-thirds of the state's population, 4.67 million, live in the Greater Sydney area. Inhabitants of New South Wales are referred to as New South Welshmen.
Restaurants in New South Wales
1. Government House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
Reviewed By f2s - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Only open for a few hours at the weekend. Free entry on production of photo ID. Our guide did a good job, no photos inside. The Victorian decor and furnishings are good. Ongoing garden/fountain works restrict the view from the veranda.
2. Grand Post Office (GPO) Sydney
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Reignonkarma
We had a tour of the GPO Sydney, Margaret was very informative and we learnt about the history of this amazing building. Some may walk past it every day without knowing what a significant part the building played in the history of this city, including even being a filming location for ‘The Matrix’
3. Old Government House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By geographyguy_11
Visiting Australia's oldest public building was a bucket list item for me and my visit to Old Government House was very nice. It is a bit confusing because you have to buy tickets at the back then walk around the front to enter. Nevertheless, inside is like walking back in time as you go through the dining room, drawing room, breakfast room and bedroom which feel like their 19th century occupants are going to come back in at any moment. Upstairs is an exhibition about the wives of the early NSW Governors and other women involved in the House's history which was OK. It is not a huge building but one of massive historical significance so I would heartily recommend making time to come out to Parramatta and see it. An hour is more than enough for a visit of the rooms that are open. My one issue was that I was not offered a discounted joint ticket to go and visit the Experiment Farm Cottage later on as this would have saved me a few dollars. It is also quite a walk from Parramatta station in hot weather so bring plenty of water.
4. Kiama Municipal Council
5. Sydney Town Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 376 reviews
Sydney Town Hall is a working building and the home of the City of Sydney Council. More than 300 events are held in the building each year, including concerts, exhibitions and special events. Events that are publicly accessible can be found listed on the City's What's on website Tours of the Sydney Town Hall are conducted by the Friends of the Town Hall. To make enquiries regarding the tours and to check availability, please call the Town Hall in advance.
Reviewed By petermY2777LY - Melbourne, Australia
The Sydney Town Hall was built in 1889 and is on the State Heritage Register. It houses the chambers of the Lord Mayor of Sydney, council offices, and venues for meetings and office functions. It lies on top of part a cemetery complex. It is the largest and most ornate late 1880's building in Australia. Town Hall House behind it in Kent Street was opened in 1977.
6. Yass Courthouse
7. Newcastle Council Building
8. Parliament of New South Wales
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 104 reviews
A visit to the Parliament of NSW provides a rare opportunity to explore a significant 19th-century historic site while observing the workings of democracy in a modern Australian parliament. The Parliament of NSW is housed in one of the buildings formerly known as the Rum Hospital and is Australia’s first parliament established in 1829.
Reviewed By nomesie - Reading, United Kingdom
I chanced going in for a quick walkabout as I was impressed by the architecture whilst walking down Macquarie Street. I was in luck, as there was a guided tour shortly commencing. They have free guided tours on Monday and Friday at 1.30pm. Danny, the guide, was excellent. He explained the history of the "old rum hospital" and how it had been adapted and expanded throughout the years. He clearly has a passion for the history of the building, and his ability to answer questions and make the tour really enjoyable was brilliant. As I was the only person on this particular tour, he also took some pictures of me sitting in the Speaker's chair in the Legislative Assembly!! I got to visit the Jubilee room - a huge library-esque room where all the transcripts of the proceedings of the NSW Parliament were stored, along with copies of those from UK Parliament affecting NSW. In this room, part of the floor lifted up to reveal old stony steps that formed part of the courtyard prior to the building's expansion backwards. I was then taken to see both the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council rooms, where they explained the history and the workings of the Parliament. In the Council chamber, part of the wall opened up, to reveal the rum casks that were used to pad out the walls - nothing went to waste! I think I can safely say, that there are very few places in the world, where you could get as close to the parliament / assembly as here. You can go for a walk around the main areas of the building without a guide - there's an art display on the walls, a beautiful fountain in the central courtyard, and a model of the building which explains its development through the years. However, if you have a free hour on a Monday or Friday at 1.30, the free tour is definitely worth the time. And if you're lucky enough to get Danny as your tour guide, say hello from this Northern Irish lass.
9. Boorowa Courthouse Park
10. Bombala Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6 reviews
Former Bombala railway station closed in 1986 but has been nicely preserved.
Reviewed By Victorianlad - Melbourne, Australia
Unlike in Victoria, in NSW typically the government is proscribed from immediately ripping up closed rail lines. Cooma to Bombala closed in 1986. I had travelled on the 'Cooma Mail' from Sydney prior to that but not south of Cooma. The railway station building - a typical weatherboard standardised type favoured by the NSW Government Railways - is extant as is the fettlers' shed and other outbuildings. The rail yard with at least three tracks including points remains, as does at the Sydney (up) end the turntable. There are also three wagons including a louvre van and a tank wagon, with most nicely freshly painted. One room has a good chronological display of the rail line's history. The goods shed also remains. It's an easy walk across the Bombala River from quaintly named Maybe Street. Well done to the townsfolk for preserving it. A shame it's no longer open.
