NSW was ranked number one for cultural and heritage tourism visitors from both from within Australia and overseas in new figures from Tourism Research Australia. The research shows that cultural and heritage tourism is worth around $5.5 billion each year to the NSW State's economy.
There are around 1.3 million international cultural and heritage tourism visitors to NSW each year. These visitors spend around $3.1 billion in the State.
NSW also welcomes around 5.6 million domestic cultural and heritage tourism visitors each year, who spend around $2.3 billion on this type of tourism experience. Regional NSW (around 2 million) and Sydney (1.1 million) had the highest average domestic cultural and heritage tourism visitors each year for the whole of Australia.
The top ten regions in Australia for domestic overnight cultural and heritage tourism visitors are: Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Brisbane, North Coast NSW, Gold Coast, Central NSW, Adelaide, South Coast NSW, Western Victoria.
Most international visitors who participated in cultural and heritage tourism activities were from the UK, New Zealand and Europe, Source: NSW Tourism Industry News - Insight
New Caledonia
Tourism guide on accommodation, leisure activities and transportation in New Caledonia.For entry into New Caledonia, French citizens must present a valid passport. In all cases, a return or onward travel ticket is necessary.
* Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa to enter New Caledonia for a period not exceeding three months : Germany, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Portugal, St Marin, St Siège (Vatican), Sweden, Switzerland. No extension can be granted beyond the three months maximum stay in New Caledonia.
Illawarra Tourism
The Illawarra region is conveniently located 1 hour drive south of Sydney and offers the best of everything - dramatic landscapes, pristine beaches, scenic drives and towns full of character. These are just the start of what the region has to offer. Add to this world renowned attractions and an excellent choice of accommodation and dining and you've got the ingredients for the perfect holiday destination.
Bribie Island Tourism
Bathed in sunshine most of the year, Bribie Island is the perfect holiday escape for those wanting 'something different'. Remember those family holidays by a white soft sandy beach, clear calm water lapping the shoreline and getting locally caught fish and chips for lunch? Bribie Island still offers the visitor all of this and much, much more.
Being the only Queensland island connected to the mainland by bridge, Bribie Island is accessible to all and only 45 mins from Brisbane airport.
With the Whitsunday Islands, the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding islands, sun-kissed beaches, lush rainforests and rugged Outback... Queensland offers something for everyone. And there’s no part of Queensland more colourful than the people. You’ll find the locals friendly, helpful and more than accommodating.
Mount Gambier Tourism
Mount Gambier's mountain was named on 3rd December, 1800, when Lieutenant James Grant on board HMS Lady Nelson, sighted two prominent peaks, one which he named Gambier’s Mountain after Lord Gambier R.N.
It was not until 1839 that Stephen Henty from Portland became the first white man to actually gaze on the beauty of the Blue Lake. He returned with cattle in 1841. Huts were built for his stockman near The Valley Lake and the cave in the centre of the city. Stockyards were erected in the then dry bed of Browns Lake proving that water levels have been know to fall then rise again.