NSW received the most recommendations on the list, with 28 destinations in the Top 100. Queensland followed with 18 destinations; Victoria and SA were next with 12 each, followed by WA with 11, NT with nine and Tasmania with eight locations.
NSW also secured four of the Top 10 Incredible Travel Secrets, including Whites Beach in Byron Bay winning at No.1, luxury resort Emirates Wolgan Valley at No. 5, Manly’s Shelley Beach at No. 7 and Jervis Bay’s glamping experience, Paperbark Camp, at No. 9.
The Top 100 Incredible Travel Secrets were chosen by a panel of 11 Australian travel experts, including Catriona Rowntree, Pat Rafter, Tony Wheeler, Dr Chris Brown, Kate Ritchie, Camilla Franks, Tim Ross, Daniel Scott, Sonia Kruger, Andrew McEvoy and Australian Traveller editor, Georgia Rickard.
Destination NSW CEO, Sandra Chipchase, said that NSW was definitely deserving of the accolades.
“We are delighted that some of the best NSW experiences have been recognised by Australian Traveller. It’s these special beaches, quirky accommodations, beautiful World Heritage listed areas, off the beaten track destinations and exceptional food and dining experiences, that provide fresh perspectives on exploring NSW and which will keep visitors returning time and time again,” Ms Chipchase said.
NSW’s Incredible Travel Secrets include:
1 Whites Beach, Byron Bay
5 Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa
7 Shelly Beach, Sydney
9 Paperbark Camp
13 Lord Howe Island
14 Bangalow
16 Murrays Beach, Jervis Bay
19 Roberts Restaurant, Hunter Valley
20 Newnes Valley
24 The islands of Sydney Harbour
29 Milk Beach, Sydney
31 Bouddi National Park
34 Arthur McElhone Reserve, Sydney
37 Blue Mountains
39 Barrington Tops
40 Wollemi Wilderness Cabins
41 Tathra
45 The Royal National Park
47 Hat Head National Park
49 Bellingen
61 Kingscliff
69 Huskisson
73 Central Tilba
77 Redleaf Beach, Sydney
87 Lake Conjola
91 Murrumbateman Wine Region
96 Armidale
100 The Local Italian, Barg
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