Don't miss these colourful seasonal spectacles in NSW right now
Put this new coastal walk and a weekend to idyllic Cowra on your to-visit list this spring.
Put this new coastal walk and a weekend to idyllic Cowra on your to-visit list this spring.
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Sparkling beaches, hidden coves, and steep cliffs with cinematic views of the sea and - at this time of the year - migrating whales... expect to see all this and more at the just-launched Tomaree Coastal Walk in Tomaree National Park near Port Stephens, NSW.
Located on the traditional lands of the Worimi people, the 27-kilometre hike can be easily experienced over two days, but if you want to stop and smell the surf along the way, set aside three days for the brand-new trek, which also features a range of accommodation at laidback coastal villages.
Meanwhile, if you're in the mood for a splash of colour, make a beeline for the town of Cowra in the state's Central West region, where fields of bright yellow canola are in full bloom at the moment. There are many ways to take in the seasonal spectacle - from bus tours to scenic flights. But we're eyeing the hot air balloon experience, which takes to the skies at sunrise with breathtaking views of the flowering canola fields. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au; visitcowra.com.au/canola
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