Just 90 minutes drive north of Sydney, the Hunter Region is the ultimate playground. The hardest decision you'll have to make here is which direction to turn first. Do you opt for world class wine and vineyards, awe-inspiring wilderness, spectacular coastline or picturesque countryside.

> www.huntertourism.com

Blue Mountains Web is one of the most comprehensive sources of visitor information and local business in the Blue Moutnains, one of Hawkesbury's neighbouring regions.

> bluemountainsaustralia.com

Feel free to experience everything New South Wales has to offer: breathtaking beaches and coastlines, World Heritage National Parks, real Australia outback, snow-capped ski fields, lush farming country and the dazzling city lights of Sydney.

Against this stunning backdrop you will find a network of great dining, food and wine trails, adventure activities, historic country towns, entertainment & shopping, arts and crafts and a fascinating heritage and aboriginal culture.

The official New South Wales website covers Sydney accommodation, regional accommodation, things to see and do and places to go. The site is a "one-stop-shop" for detailed tourism information on Sydney and New South Wales.

> www.visitnsw.com.au

The oldest, largest and (some say) most beautiful city in Australia is memorable for far more than its famous landmarks. Created around one of the world's most dazzling harbours, there's no doubt that the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House deserve their dues; but lets not forget the city's first class restaurants, fresh seafood, sparkling beaches and fantastic shopping.

> www.visitnsw.com.au

A community based project improving the economic sustainability of local agriculture, Hawkesbury Harvest was conceived as a natural extension of the Hawkesbury Food Program. Hawkesbury Harvest aims to increase consumer access to nutritious, safe foods while developing the opportunity for agri-based tourism.

Drawing representatives from a wide range of interest areas, members of Hawkesbury Harvest share a common commitment to preserving the farming and agricultural heritage of the region

> www.hawkesburyharvest.com.au

One of the best ways to appreciate the significance of the Botanists Way within the mountains landscape is to take lots of side-trips along the way. From the central route a series of short detours to either the north or south of the Bell Range can open up dramatically different landscapes and a variety of plants and animals. 4WD trails, walking trails and cycling trails and lookouts with breathtaking views are dotted along the entire length of the Botanists Way – and well worth the visit.

> www.thebotanistsway.com.au

The NPWS works with people and communities to protect and conserve natural and cultural heritage, through an integrated system of ecologically sustainable landscape management. The state's network of protected areas is the centrepiece of this system.

> www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au