Large detailed map of new south wales with cities and towns. The local government areas lga of new south wales are the third tier of government in the australian state. Special enrolment provisions apply for the electors resident on norfolk island. Preliminary map of the likelihood of koalas within nsw ii contents 1. The city is the focal point for the diverse hunter region that encompasses beaches and mountains, restaurants and wineries. The vibrant capital city of sydney is your base for exploring new south wales. Xplorer trains are fully airconditioned and offer a choice of first and economy class seating. Site map unsw sydney university of new south wales. The blue mountains region is a popular destination for travellers from around the world, with its escarpments and breathtaking scenery. The registry was formed in 1856 to register life events in new south wales accurately and securely for all time, ensuring their integrity and confidentiality. Nsw trainlink northern tablelands xplorer train is the most relaxing way to travel between sydney, maitland, the hunter valley, new england and northwestern new south wales. New south wales maps including outline and topographical.
Information about covid19 coronavirus for nsw schools, universities and childcare centres. Time zones not currently being observed in new south wales. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. Depending on how your web browser is configured the. They may be designated as cities or otherwise as areas, though the latter units may choose to use titles that had distinctions under older forms of the act. Australias highest peak, mt kosciuszko can be found in the southeastern part of new south wales as well. It originally referred to the entire eastern half of australia. New south wales long distance rail services new south wales heritage railways hn1hn7 version 1. Cartodraft is the leading supplier of nsw topographic maps. Likelihood of koala occurrence for regulation of forestry in new south wales iv stephens council 2001, koala likelihood and confidence and pnf approvals as of june 2014. An outline map of the settlements in new south wales 1817.
This list includes local government areas inside the sydney metropolitan area but. Elections to the 55th parliament of new south wales were held on saturday, 26 march 2011. Australian capital territory act new south wales nsw. The murray and darling rivers feed the plains on the western part of the state. New south wales map showing sydney, canberra, hunter valley, north coast, central coast, blue mountains, south coast, snowy mountains and country nsw keywords. Authorised by kathy mitchell, west block offices, queen victoria terrace, parkes, act. Sydney is a particularly famous city in australia, thanks in no small part to its breathtaking opera house. Simply click on the map below to visit each of the regions of nsw. Members were also elected to 21 of the 42 seats in the legislative council using optional preferential proportional representation voting. Printable map of new south wales and info and links to new south wales facts, famous natives, landforms, latitude, longitude, maps, symbols, timeline and weather by. Often, hotels in nearby towns can be much cheaper than those in main towns such as hotels in melbourne etc. All maps come in ai, eps, pdf, png and jpg file formats. To the east, the state is bordered by the tasman sea, which forms part of the pacific ocean. The map was produced by the premiers department from information prepared by regional development committees.
Australias premier city in terms of size, sydney is located on the southeasterly coast, within the state of new south wales nsw and next to the pacific ocean. The whole of the contour feature tq the top of the southern or left bank is within new south wales. Newcastle newcastle is a city at the mouth of the hunter river, approximately 150 km north of sydney in the hunter region of new south wales, australia. Cooks crew sighted the east coast of australia on april 19, 1770, and landed at a bay.
New south wales lies on the southeastern part of the country, at the southern feets of the great dividing range. Find out about the water resources and water management issues, including realtime water data in all new south wales catchments including these major areas. Map of the blue mountains region, new south wales, australia. New south wales drought now affects entire state bbc news. You can use this map to help find towns for hotels and vacations in towns in australia near your main hotel holiday destination. Find out about the new rules for gatherings, cafes and restaurants, visiting homes, and outdoor activities. Discover unspoiled beaches up and down the east coast or take a road trip to see australias oldest wine region and beautiful wilderness. New south wales state maps australia maps of nsw new. The boundary line between the states runs along the top of the southern or left bank of the murray river. This section includes a series of maps that show water monitoring stations gauging stations across new south wales. Our digital maps are available for free download to any device. Train map of eastern australia and northern new south wales. See maps of sydney australia, capital of nsw sydney map.
The definition of a city in australia varies between the states. Map of new south wales, australia with images south. To search streets in new south wales state from australia, click on the first letter of the nsw suburb you are looking for. Named after the blue haze created by the eucalyptus oil in the air above the mountain gum forests, it is an easy sixty minute drive west of the heart of sydney to the foothills of the blue mountains. This service provides access to cadastral and topographic information, satellite data and aerial photography for new south wales. The electoral boundaries represented on this map are those in place at the 2010 federal election.
There are many maps available to the traveller on the internet, as well as printed maps that can be purchased through newsagents, bookshops, local tourist and visitors centres for your destination. New south wales abbreviated as nsw is a state of australia, located in the east of the country. New south wales map geography of new south wales map of new south wales. Maps, new south wales map guide and index, australia. New south wales and the act travel guide what to do in. Topographic key map for new south wales to select the map you need, open the pdf file below. New south wales geography new south wales australias. A collection item from the state library of new south wales call number. Driving directions and street directory for new south wales. The electoral boundaries represented on this map are those in place at the 2010.
Local time in these time zones changes when daylight saving time begins and ends. The new south wales nsw mining industry makes a significant contribution to the states economy, bringing infrastructure and investment to many regional areas, providing new jobs and strengthening regional development. List of streets in sydney nsw click on street name to see the position on sydney street map. It is bordered by queensland, victoria and south australia to the north, south and west respectively. Guides and support services for nsw citizens impacted by coronavirus covid19. A general election for the 56th parliament of new south wales nsw was held on saturday 28 march 2015. The above time zones are used during other parts of the year. On the same day, the governor of new south wales acted on the advice of the minister, and proclaimed the 19 new local government areas. Nsw topographic maps new south wales online map shop.
An outline map of the settlements in new south wales 1817 cartographic material drawn by jas. The department manages groundwater and surface water resources in various basins and catchments throughout the state. Stepbystep guides guides and support services for nsw citizens impacted by coronavirus covid19. The present highway network in new south wales, australia was established in august 1928 when the country roads board the predecessor of the department of main roads and the roads and traffic authority superseded the 1924 main road classifications and established the basis of the existing new south wales nsw main road system. Aug 08, 2018 nsw produces about a quarter of australias agricultural output. The british had previously used georgia for this purpose in what was regarded at the time as an enlightened way of giving criminals a second chance. New south wales victoria border guidelines 3 the ward case circumstances 1. New south wales map geography of new south wales map of. Tourism regions of new south wales including sydney, far west, central, new england, hunter, hawkesbury, blue mountains, southern highlands, snowy mountains, australian capital territory, south coast, central coast, north coast, and the northern rivers. Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here. The 16yearincumbent labor party government led by premier kristina keneally was defeated in a landslide by the liberalnational coalition opposition led by barry ofarrell. New south wales has endless unspoilt beaches, breathtaking natural treasures and one of the worlds most famous and vibrant cities. If you want to see more maps use the navigation panel on.
This map shows cities, towns, freeways, through routes, major connecting roads, minor connecting roads, railways, fruit fly exclusion zones, cumulative distances, river and lakes in new south wales nsw. Australian aborigines were the first inhabitants of new south wales, arriving by boat from what is now indonesia between 40,00060,000 years ago. Local government areas of new south wales wikipedia. Whilst the state of new south wales has taken all reasonable care to ensure that the content of this publication is accurate, adequate, current and complete, it does not represent or warrant its accuracy, currency or completeness including, without limitation, any information in the publication. Map of new south wales new south wales australias guide. Nsw topographic maps topography topo maps bushwalking. Since 1993, only local government areas in new south wales can be declared as. Aec0261 2010 members elected new south wales division name party. Plan your visit to new south wales and the act, australia.
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Read about itineraries, activities, places to stay and travel essentials and get inspiration from the blog in the best guide to new south wales and the act. A preliminary map of the likelihood of koalas within new. New south wales map index following are index of links for maps and related resources for new south wales. Members were elected to all 93 seats in the legislative assembly using optional preferential voting. The map atlas includes each of greater sydneys six districts in terms of their suburbs. It was set up specifically to act as a penal colony. Many types of landscapes are encountered from the coastlines to the outback that covers nearly every type of land form imaginable. Shows south coast national parks, towns and places of interest, including ulladulla, kiama, nowra, bomaderry, goulburn, batesman bay and braidwood. Maps water in new south wales nsw department of industry.