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New South Wales

New South Wales (NSW) is Australia's first and most populous state. Its capital, Sydney is the country's oldest, largest and most cosmopolitan city, centred on its spectacular harbour. The state's coastal areas offer endless sandy beaches next to sleepy coastal communities. The Great Dividing Range stretches the length of the state from north to south, including the world heritage listed Blue Mountains, much of its World Heritage listed Gondwana Rainforests, and the Southern Hemisphere's largest ski resorts in the Snowy Mountains. West of the range are the plains and the outback, gold mining, history and rural communities all the way to the red dust. Along the way you'll find Australia's premier wine regions of Mudgee and the Hunter Valley, the rainforests of the North Coast and New England, and hidden natural wonders to discover.

Regions
New South Wales is a diverse state with many different types of climate, scenery and communities. The first list of regions are all within three hours' drive or train trip from Sydney; the rest will take more time or planning.

Cities

 * - the state capital and the largest city in Australia
 * - centre of the Northern Tablelands region, a city with easy road access to several World Heritage-listed national parks.
 * - a poetically named 'Wild West' mining town, right in the Outback, with a small thriving arts scene
 * - a popular beachfront city for visitors and seachangers, with many accommodation options from the budget to resort.
 * - located in the centre of the state, it's Australia's wildlife and animal capital
 * - the second largest city in NSW is a coastal city and industrial capital of the Hunter Valley region, around 150km north of Sydney.
 * - Australia's home of country music.
 * - the largest inland city in New South Wales, on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River.
 * - around 100km south of Sydney between the escarpment and the coast, natural beauty and heavy industry sit adjacent in the Illawarra region.

Other destinations

 * – world heritage listed national park, and significant mountain to indigenous Australians
 * – one of the largest Gondwana rainforests left standing today
 * – some of the world's most finest karst landscapes and the oldest known caves on Earth
 * – home to some of the world's whitest beaches
 * – the tallest mountain on the Australian mainland
 * – a world heritage-listed island some 550 km from the mainland and a popular getaway destination
 * – home to the oldest modern human bodies outside Africa which belong to the world's oldest living civilization
 * – a harbourside national park, home to a lot of WWII era military fortifications, beside one of the icons of Australia
 * – the world's largest extinct volcano

History
The home of a large number of Aboriginal tribes for thousands of years, New South Wales was only settled by Europeans in 1788 - spreading outwards from Sydney. The name was given by Captain Cook 18 years earlier during his first voyage of discovery, after the country of Wales. It is unknown whether he intended to name it after South Wales, or whether this new land was the Wales of the South, but the cliffs he was passing to the south of Sydney bear a striking resemblance to the cliffs along the Welsh Cambrian Coast.

When the Colony of New South Wales was established, it practically included the eastern two-thirds of mainland Australia, Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania), New Zealand, and a few Subantarctic islands. Later the colonies of Van Diemen's Land and New Zealand were separated, and in the mid-1800s, the free-settler province (known at the time) of South Australia was established. Not long after, Queensland and Victoria were established, with what is now the Northern Territory divided between South Australia and Queensland. While there have been two more territories established (the ACT and JBT), the state has largely stayed intact since the 1860s.

The first settlers were dependent of farming and fresh water, and the major settlements grew around Parramatta and Windsor, at the limit of navigation of the Parramatta and Hawkesbury Rivers, inland from Sydney. Inland settlement was at first impeded by the rugged Blue Mountains and the Great Dividing Range as a whole for a time and settlers did not cross the mountains until 1813. However, once crossed settlement spread west rapidly, with the first road across the mountains finished in 1815, leading to the first inland towns of Goulburn and Bathurst. Further regional and rural expansion occurred in the late 19th century as a result of the Gold Rush, although it did not have as much of an impact as in neighbouring Victoria.

From its inception until the time of federation in 1901, New South Wales was dependent largely on its agricultural resources; however, over the early 20th century this largely changed to a point where New South Wales led Australia in heavy industry. This was, and continues to be dominated by industries such as coal mining in the Hunter and Illawarra regions.

From the 1970s, industries such as steel and shipbuilding began to diminish, and although agriculture remains important its share of the state's income is smaller than at any other time in the state's history. NSW, and in particular Sydney, have developed significant service industries in finance, information technology and tourism.

Geography
New South Wales is the most populous state in Australia. Most of that population is concentrated in Sydney, which has 5.2 million of the state's 8.2 million inhabitants. The next largest cities are (in order) Newcastle (≈600k), the Central Coast (≈400k), and Wollongong (≈300k). After that the larger cities and towns in the state are merely moderately-sized regional centres of 40,000–80,000 people. Many of the cultural sights are concentrated in Sydney and nearby.

Though Australia is characterised to have nearly every single type of landscape possible, the state of NSW would pretty much fulfill that criteria in nearly every aspect, owing to the state's large area – so large, that's it's larger than every single US state but Alaska, all Canadian provinces but Ontario and Quebec, and all European countries except Russia and the Kingdom of Denmark (which includes the Faroes and Greenland).

Though New South Wales has the smallest coastline of any state, pristine beaches near idyllic towns mostly characterise the 2000 km coastline, deserts characterise the west and northwest, mountains characterise most of the central eastern areas, while lush green rainforests and bushland flourish the far eastern near-coastal regions. Even the mountainous regions alone are diverse – the Snowy Mountains in the southeast are covered in snow and are sometimes rather treeless, while trees, valleys, and impressive canyons and gorges fill the Blue Mountains, while rainforests dating from the times of Gondwana are scattered throughout the North Coast and New England regions.

Though many of NSW's cultural sights are in Sydney or its surrounds, this isn't true of historical or natural sights. Many of the state's most beautiful natural sights, obviously enough, lie well outside the Sydney metropolitan area. Australian history and identity is to some extent tied up with rural settlement and lifestyle, and thus you will find many of the outlying regions of New South Wales base their tourism industry around pioneer and rural history.

Climate
New South Wales' climate varies considerably depending on the area in the state. In winter the Snowy Mountains can receive significant snowfalls, with an extensive ski fields operating between July and September. During cold snaps in mid-winter snow can fall down to 800 metres in inland New South Wales, giving a light snow cover to large areas of the state. The desert areas of inland New South Wales struggle to reach 15°C, and southern coastal areas including Sydney range between 9-17°C in July, the coldest month. However the north coast of New South Wales, towards Tweed Heads and Byron Bay, averages above 20°C even during mid-winter with decently warm waters. Winter generally isn't the time for beach swimming in most New South Wales, with the season generally being between October and March – maybe a little earlier up north, and maybe a little later down south.

In summer most head for coastal regions, with New South Wales having literally hundreds of clean patrolled beaches and coastal towns. The inland towns can be hot, with many averaging over 30°C in summer, often peaking above 40°C. After Christmas until the end of January it can be difficult to find any available accommodation near the coast at short notice.

The best time to visit New South Wales depends on your interest. Most activities, transport, restaurants and other facilities operate year-round. For the beach holiday summer December to February is perfect. It can be hot, but if you are the beach, that is the way you want it. The best months for reliable snowfalls are August to September, although you are always at the whim of Mother Nature on the ski fields. Spring and Autumn are good for walking, and for country driving holiday.

If you are exploring Sydney and the cities, avoiding the summer period will reduce the crowds and peak accommodation costs. If you are used to the dry heat, then heading inland in the summer period is also an off-peak experience, with few crowds and accommodation hassles.

The Bureau of Meteorology provides weather forecasts across the state.

People
Sydney, in particular, is ethnically diverse with many different cultural influences and language groups.

While most New South Welsh people don't use as much slang as many other states (notably Queensland), New South Welsh people use some particular regional words which are not used in other states. The word cossie or swimmers (short for swimming costume) refer to a bathing suit – don't call them "togs" as used in Queensland or "bathers" as used in Victoria. Swimsuit for women or Speedos for men are universally understood.

In common with most Australians, the people of New South Wales have a tradition of great sporting rivalry with neighbouring states. This is expressed each year, for example, in the State of Origin Series of Rugby League matches between NSW and Queensland.

Rugby League is the winter ball sport of choice in NSW and Queensland, as opposed to the rest of Australia which follows Australian Rules football. The word "football" or "footy" usually refers to Rugby League and not to soccer or Australian Rules Football. As you get down to the southern New South Wales border town of Albury, the Victorian Aussie Rules influence becomes stronger. If you go to see the Albury Football club play, they will be scoring goals and behinds rather than tries and conversions. Rugby Union is also followed by some. A-League Soccer is aligned with the northern hemisphere competitions, in the Australian summer.

Time zone
New South Wales is 10 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC±0). Daylight savings is observed from the first Sunday of October to the first Sunday of April the following year.

 * AEST - Australian Eastern Standard Time UTC+10
 * AEDT - Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time UTC+11
 * ACST - Australian Central Standard Time UTC+9.5 (Used in Broken Hill and Silverton)
 * ACDT - Australian Central Daylight Time UTC+10.5 (Used in Broken Hill and Silverton)
 * LHST - Lord Howe Island Standard Time UTC+10.5
 * LHDT - Lord Howe Island Daylight Saving Time UTC+11

The area around the city of Broken Hill and Silverton in the far west of New South Wales is on Australian Central Standard Time (the same as South Australia), UTC+9.5 or UTC+10.5 during daylight savings time.

Norfolk Island also has its own time zone different from the rest of the state. Unlike the rest of the state, Norfolk Island does not observe daylight saving time.

Lord Howe Island also has its own time zone different from the rest of the state. However, Lord Howe Island is the only place in the world to observe daylight savings by only half and hour, instead of one hour.

Tourist information

 * Visit NSW website

Quarantine
As with travel in other parts of Australia, travelling distances with fruit, vegetables and plant material from fruit and vegetable plants is not allowed. Its always a good idea to consume any fresh fruit or vegetables in the area in which you buy it. You'll be subject to an on-the-spot fine of around $200, or could even be prosecuted if you're found to been acting wilfully in taking fresh fruit and vegetables into protected areas such as the Riverina, the north coast, and even to the outback areas of Broken Hill and Hay. A tougher restriction zone, the Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area applies to some areas around the Victorian border near Mildura.

You'll see signs and bins for disposal along the roads heading towards protected areas and at airports. So don't stock up bananas up in Coffs Harbour if you are heading down to Narrandera. Griffith and Wagga Wagga. You'll risk widespread damage to crops from fruit-fly and other pests, and you could well be fined.

For more information on domestic quarantine, see the government website.

Buying fruits and vegetables in the areas immediately surrounding Sydney and bringing them into Sydney is fine, so feel free to stop and some of the farm gates in the Blue Mountains, and along the Hawkesbury without concern.

By plane
Most air travellers to New South Wales arrive at Sydney Airport, near the Sydney central business district, which is Australia's largest airport.

Seven other airports in New South Wales have interstate flights:
 * Flights from Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Melbourne, Canberra and Norfolk Island operate to Newcastle Airport.
 * Flights from Melbourne and Canberra operate to Albury Airport.
 * Flights from Melbourne and Brisbane operate to Coffs Harbour Airport.
 * Flights from Melbourne operate to Ballina Byron Airport.
 * Flights from Brisbane operate to Port Macquarie Airport
 * Flights from Brisbane operate to Tamworth Airport
 * Flights from Adelaide operate to Broken Hill Airport.

Note that flights from some of these destinations do not operate every day.

International and domestic visitors to the Northern Rivers including Byron Bay should consider the Gold Coast Airport, which is only minutes from the New South Wales northern border, and has many domestic and some international flights. Similarly, interstate travellers visiting the southeast of New South Wales may choose to fly through Canberra Airport, to access the Snowy Mountains, Eurobodalla, Sapphire Coast or eastern Riverina areas.

By road
Travellers arriving overland will usually pass through the (near) border towns of Broken Hill from South Australia, Albury-Wodonga or Eden from Victoria and Tweed Heads from Queensland. New South Wales is linked by sealed highways to the three surrounding states. The main routes used by motorists into New South Wales are as follows:
 * From Queensland:
 * via the M1 Pacific Motorway, entering at Tweed Heads/Coolangatta, at the south end of the Gold Coast
 * via the A15 New England Highway, entering at Wallangarra/Jennings, approximately 250 km southwest of Brisbane
 * via the A39 Newell Highway, entering at Goondiwindi.
 * From South Australia:
 * via the A32 Barrier Highway, entering at Cockburn, approximately 50km west of Broken Hill
 * From Victoria:
 * via the M31 Hume Freeway, entering at Albury
 * via the A1 Princes Highway, entering about 50 km south of Eden.
 * via the A20 Sturt Highway (often used by motorists coming directly from Adelaide), entering just north of Mildura.
 * From the Australian Capital Territory:
 * via the M23 Federal Highway, the main way to enter from Canberra
 * via the A25 Barton Highway, the northwesterly alternative
 * via the A23 Monaro Highway, the highway to the Snowy Mountains

By rail
Sydney is one of the major hubs of rail services in Australia, and trains run from every mainland state capital city in Australia directly to Sydney. The interstate rail providers are as follows:
 * NSW Trainlink Regional, run by the New South Wales Government, runs several interstate services. Trains run twice daily from Melbourne, two or three times daily from Canberra and once a day from Brisbane. These trains are much slower than flying, and slower than a coach, but are a relaxed way to see the Australian countryside.
 * Journey Beyond run interstate services which are more of a tourist train than a passenger service, but still provide a chance to see the spectacular countryside. The world-famous Indian Pacific connects Perth with Sydney via Adelaide. Passengers from Darwin and Alice Springs can change services from The Ghan in Adelaide.

NSW Trainlink Regional trains stop at intermediate stations on their way to and from Sydney, where it may be possible to change to bus services if you are not travelling direct to Sydney, and its pricing is generally competitive with plane or bus travel. Journey Beyond costs more than flying in business class and does not stop permit passengers to begin or end their journeys at intermediate stations other than Adelaide, meaning that it should only be considered for the experience rather than as a practical means of transport.

By sea

 * Sydney Harbour is one of the major stops for cruise ships during the summer season. Vessels from all around the world including Holland America Line, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean all offer cruises to New South Wales. descend on Sydney every year and dock at various ports within Sydney, including the International Passenger Terminal.
 * Newcastle Harbour also receives some cruise ships, mainly from P&O Cruises to the Pacific.
 * If you wish to sail your own boat, for detailed information about sailing into NSW coastal ports contact the New South Wales Maritime Authority. Ports with customs officers are also available at Eden on the Sapphire Coast and Yamba on the Northern Rivers.

Get around
60% of the state's population lives in Greater Sydney and much of the intercity transport infrastructure is dedicated to taking travellers to and from Sydney, and to a lesser extent, Newcastle.

Transport connections between other New South Wales towns are often much less convenient. There is usually a reasonably direct road route between any two New South Wales towns, but public transport links are likely to be abysmal or non-existent, unless the two towns are on the same route to Sydney. As in the rest of Australia, there is very much a culture of making your own way by car.

It is common for travellers to make their way up or down the coast from Sydney by bus. Buses traverse these coastal routes several times a day, and it is quite possible to stop off at a few of the coastal towns of your choosing.

Expect public transport within cities or towns to be basic or non-existent outside Sydney. Much of the public transport there is largely designed for school children. There are some exceptions. The northeast corner of New South Wales including Tweed Heads and Kingscliff is reasonably well serviced by an extension of the Gold Coast transport network. Newcastle has a decent bus, light rail and ferry network, while Wollongong and the Blue Mountains have passable bus and train networks. In other New South Wales cities expect taxis, and an irregular bus services at best.

Travellers who wish to tour the regions of NSW have little option other than to travel by car or take a tour when travelling beyond the main transport routes in and out of Sydney.

Road signage and visitor radio
There is standardised road signage for tourist attractions in NSW, that is a white text on a brown sign. All attractions signposted this way within the road reservation have to be approved have to meet a minimum standard of facilities for visitors, including tourist drives. Similarly tourist information centres signposted within the road reservation must be official centres. They are indicated by the italic i on a blue background, in contrast to shops, etc, that display the sign in their window.

Visitor radio is available in many towns as you drive through. There will be a signpost with the frequency near the entry to the town. If the radio is signposted in the road reservation it is an approved service, and must carry at least 50% of content unpaid, so there must be some information between the advertisements.

Information bays are often just outside of towns, where you can pull over and see the attractions of a region or a town before entering.

By plane
Most New South Wales cities are within a day's drive of each other, there are a number of airlines that connect cities in the state:

 * Qantas has flights between Sydney and many cities and towns throughout the regions;
 * Regional Express has flights between Sydney and cities in the North Coast, New England, Riverina, Central West, Far West and South Coast regions;
 * Virgin Australia
 * Airlink flies between Sydney, Bathurst and Dubbo, and has charter services available to a number of towns in the Central West and Far West of the state;
 * Flight Dynamics flies between Sydney, Bathurst, Dubbo, Brisbane and Queensland and has charter services available to a number of towns in the Central West and Far West of the state

Flying within New South Wales is typically far more expensive than flying between capital cities, particularly those cities only serviced by a single airline. The routes serviced by Virgin Australia to Albury, Ballina and Port Macquarie, and Jetstar's service to Ballina are more competitive and offer comparable airfares to interstate fares.

To reach the Northern New South Wales towns, consider the Gold Coast airport as a cheaper alternative.

By car
Close to Sydney, there are dual carriageways and motorways linking Sydney with the cities to the north, south and southwest – only the west is not connected via a motorway. The Hume Highway heading towards Albury and Melbourne and the Pacific Motorway/Highway towards Brisbane are high-speed dual carriageway for their entire length. Most roads to major centres are reasonable quality, with a single lane in each direction. It isn't uncommon when accessing smaller towns, or national parks to end up on gravel and dirt roads. See Driving in Australia for more information.

The state speed limit is 100 km/h outside of built-up areas unless otherwise signposted.

Roads are generally signposted to the next major town or city along the route. It pays to have at least a high level map of the state showing major towns along the route. If you are using a GPS, it pays to follow the signs through towns rather than following a short-cut suggested by the GPS. The GPS suggested shortcut along a minor or unpaved road won't save you any time.

Some popular NSW roadtrips:

Some road trips are about getting to where you are going, others are about the towns along the way, and others are just about the drive.

 * The drive north from Sydney along the coast is all about the towns along the way. The road itself stays just far away from the coast to spoil the view, but each diversion to the coast is worthwhile.
 * The drive down the south coast from Sydney to Batemans Bay and Eden is the classic coastal drive. The road stays by the coastline for much of its length, with numerous towns and villages to stop in.  Divert at Batemans Bay for the pretty drive to Braidwood and Canberra.
 * Drive around the Snowy Mountains in summer. As far as Cooma is just getting there.  The real scenery starts there.
 * Take a trip along Waterfall Way is windy roads and waterfalls up across the range, passing through the town of Bellingen.
 * Take the 44-km descent on the Oxley Highway down. Descending rapidly from 1300 m to sea level in elevation in quite a short distance.
 * Silver City Highway and Cobb Highway are for the outbackers who'd want bits of paved and unpaved roads.

By train
Trains in NSW are run by two agencies, Sydney Trains (within the Sydney metro area), and NSW Trainlink. NSW Trainlink runs NSW Trainlink Regional (booked/reserved), and NSW Trainlink Intercity (unbookable/unreservable) services.

Long distance
NSW Trainlink Regional runs a network of trains to major destinations, and a network of connecting buses to offer a service to most New South Wales towns. It isn't exactly quick, or frequent, however some sort of service is generally offered to most towns once a day.

 * Sydney to Coffs Harbour and Grafton via the Central Coast, Hunter Valley and North Coast, with some services continuing to Brisbane
 * Sydney to Tamworth and Armidale via the Central Coast, Hunter Valley and New England.
 * Sydney to Dubbo via the Blue Mountains and Central West.
 * Sydney to Canberra via the Southern Highlands.
 * Sydney to Albury on the Victorian Border, via the Southern Highlands and the Riverina, and continuing to Melbourne
 * Sydney to Broken Hill (weekly, Monday to Broken Hill, and Tuesday return).

NSW Trainlink Regional trains are air-conditioned and equipped with comfortable seats. The overnight interstate trains to Melbourne and Brisbane have limited sleeping room available at a surcharge over a first class ticket.

Food, including hot meals, are available from a buffet car on board.

It is usual to book NSW Trainlink Regional tickets in advance. Tickets can be bought online, from agents, stations, or by phone. Some stations have very limited hours or no facilities for selling NSW Trainlink Regional tickets. Discounts are often available for advance purchase. You can buy tickets up until the time of departure, and services rarely run completely full outside of peak periods. It is essential to book NSW Trainlink Regional tickets in advance in some country towns as the stations do not open until the train is due. Some country towns are some distance from a rail station and a shuttle bus does the final stretch. The details are available when you book your ticket. Examples of this are at Port Macquarie and Walcha.

NSW Trainlink Intercity trains are integrated with the Sydney Trains network, and run a surprisingly long distance from the Sydney city centre, even overlapping with the routes of some NSW Trainlink Regional services. Where they do overlap, it is usual for the NSW Trainlink Intercity service to be cheaper, more flexible (in that no bookings are required and they are integrated with Sydney Trains ticketing), and to allow luggage and bikes in the carriage. They are, however, a little slower. See destination articles for details and alternatives. You will not get an assigned seat, but that is never a problem except for peak hour for the first 30 minutes away from the city during peak commuter period. Locals don't often use NSW Trainlink Intercity for holiday travel, so you won't see any evidence of crowds on holidays and weekends - the busy times are during peak hour commutes.

 * Sydney to Newcastle via the Central Coast
 * Newcastle to Scone and Dungog via Maitland and the Hunter Valley. Taking this service from Sydney is very indirect service, and taking Sydney Trains over NSW Trainlink Regional will add considerable travel time.
 * Sydney to Lithgow via the Blue Mountains (with bus connection to Bathurst).
 * Sydney to Goulburn via the Southern Highlands
 * Sydney to Nowra via the Wollongong and South Coast.

See the Sydney article for more information on Sydney Trains and Sydney trains and NSW Trainlink Intercity ticketing.

By bus
The bus routes in New South Wales are more extensive than the train routes but share the same fundamental design: they take travellers to and from Sydney, or to the region's major hub. Many towns have a bus service especially to meet the trains to and from Sydney in a nearby town.

There are some exceptions to the rule, and some long distance cross country bus services do run, often to provide connections to other state capitals, or between state major centres. These services can be run only a few times a week, and you will have to be lucky to make connections.

The tripfinder service will find journeys about around New South Wales up through Newcastle the Hunter Valley, Illawarra and Southern Highlands and through the state's major centres. Travel further afield, particularly between complex destinations is left as an exercise for the traveller. See the local guides.

 * NSW Trainlink Regional - operates bus services throughout the state.
 * Greyhound - also services from Sydney to other state capitals, servicing the towns along the way.
 * Murrays specialises in the Sydney to Canberra route, but also offers services to the Snowy Mountains (during winter) and connecting Wollongong to the Southern Highlands. Murrays also connects Canberra to Narooma (with stops at Queanbeyan, Bungendore, Braidwood, Batemans Bay, Batehaven, Moruya, Bodalla, and other towns) and Wollongong (with stops at Collector, Goulburn, Marulan, Moss Vale, Robertson, Albion Park, Dapto, Unanderra and Figtree).
 * Premier operates along national route 1, servicing the South Coast, Mid-North Coast, and Northern Rivers
 * Sydney Transport Group covers all Sydney suburbs as well as surrounding.
 * Australia Wide Coaches operates coach services from Sydney to Orange, with stops at Katoomba, Lithgow and Bathurst.

By bike
Boxed bicycles can be taken on NSW Trainlink Regional trains as baggage for a small extra charge. NSW Trainlink Intercity services allow bikes to be carried free of charge outside peak weekday periods. Many New South Wales towns then have wide roads that enable them to be easily explored by bike.

Landmarks
By far, the state's, if not country's most famous and important landmark is, Sydney Harbour, also one of the state's favourite postcard scenes. It's best seen from the side of a ferry or from one of the islands in the centre, or one of the many lookouts in Sydney Harbour National Park.

While all are in Sydney, there are four world heritage-listed Australian convict sites in New South Wales: the Great North Road, Cockatoo Island, Hyde Park Barracks and the Old Government House in Parramatta.

So what is NSW's natural landmark you ask? That would be the Three Sisters in Katoomba, just within Blue Mountains National Park, receiving more than 8 million visitors annually. It's within the Sydney's extensive intercity train network and just an hour drive from Sydney CBD. Statistics and transport aside, the Three Sisters feature an iconic yet unusual rock formation. It's also Australia's most visited sacred Indigenous site; legend says they were turned into stone for protection.

Natural scenery
Sydney is renowned for its large green spaces and national parks scattered throughout the city, but NSW’s true photogenic locations lie well outside Sydney, most located within its 225 or so national parks. Most important parks have access via sealed roads, but not all; most notably Mungo National Park, has no access via sealed roads, but instead can only be accessed via at least 80 kilometres of driving on unsealed tracks. But remember that Mungo is an outlier; there are many other impressive places that are accessible via car.

If you’re set out all of NSW’s nature, no trip is complete without visiting the Three Sisters; see § Landmarks. But you’ve visited the Three Sisters umpteen times already, the Blue Mountains alone has many impressive lookouts, along with the oldest cave system, Jenolan Caves. The world’s oldest tree, the Wollemi Pine was also discovered in the nearby Wollemi National Park, but the exact location is kept secretive.

Just to the north, starting in the Hunter are the many Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, stretching from Barrington Tops National Park all the way to Main Range National Park in the Darling Downs region of Queensland. Not all of them are popular tourist spots, but the ones that are in NSW include Dorrigo National Park, New England National Park, Nightcap National Park, and Oxley Wild Rivers National Park. These rainforests form a part of the Great Dividing Range, meaning there’s plenty of mountain scenery!

Further down the Great Dividing Range is the Snowy Mountains. Whilst it’s mostly popular with domestic tourists, it does attract quite a lot of international visitors, for one reason – its snowy wilderness. Most of the wilderness is protected under the Kosciuszko National Park, where there are many ski resorts, hiking trails and pristine, untouched wildness areas.

In captivity

 * Western Plains Zoo, an open-range zoo in Dubbo. See Australian and exotic animals roaming in large paddocks rather than pacing in small cages.
 * Taronga Zoo, across the Harbour from Sydney.
 * Featherdale Wildlife Park in the Outer West of Sydney. Smaller than Taronga, but flat and emphasising Australian fauna.
 * Australian Reptile Park in Gosford about an hour north of Sydney, with much more than reptiles. (Hint: Go early, move slowly, stay quiet and you can pet the 'roos.)
 * Wild Life Sydney in Darling Harbour
 * Mogo Zoo in Mogo

In the wild
Many coastal towns offer whale watching cruises during the season, including Sydney. Alternatively, there are many coastal vantage points where you can catch a glimpse if you are lucky.

 * Go on a dolphin cruise in Jervis Bay

Do

 * Surf your way up the coast from Sydney to the north coast of New South Wales.
 * Go on one of the bushwalks from Katoomba into the Jamison Valley.
 * Hire a houseboat in any one of many bays, lakes and rivers.
 * Ski in the Snowy Mountains in winter.
 * Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge and see the sun set over Sydney.
 * Go to the Royal Easter Show in Sydney.
 * Byron Bay's annual Blues and Roots festival is the state's largest roots music festival.
 * Tamworth is Australia's country music capital and holds a country music festival in January each year.
 * Camp in one of the many New South Wales national parks. (See www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au)
 * Go wine tasting in the Hunter Valley
 * Climb Mount Kosciuszko in the Snowy Mountains.
 * Fish at the heritage listed Willandra Lakes, and participate in the fishing competitions

Eat
The city of Sydney, unsurprisingly, represents the main food lovers' haven in New South Wales. It's the best place in the state to seek out both gourmet food and international cuisine. Particular highlights are Sydney's growing wave of Thai and fusion restaurants, and those top end restaurants whose chefs were often trained in some of the best international kitchens. Sydney's cosmopolitan population guarantees that just about every major cuisine on the planet is authentically and easily available - and generally at a great price.

Most coastal regions, including the Mid-North Coast, Northern Rivers, Central Coast, Sydney and the South Coast are a good place for seafood lovers to eat. Inland the catch may be a little less fresh.

Parts of the Central West specialise in meals made from local produce. Several of these restaurants feature regularly in the Sydney restaurant reviews, and they are beginning to have prices to match.

Vegans and vegetarians should be able to find a meal or two to suit them in almost every restaurant in the eastern part of the state, but are best catered for in Sydney and surrounds (including the Hunter) and after that, on the somewhat "alternative" Northern Rivers. However, that's not the case once you hit non-touristed areas inland.

Pubs, clubs and bars

 * Sydney has much busier nightlife than the rest of the state and is the best place to find everything from international touring acts to backpacker bars and big beats. Other cities like Wollongong and Newcastle also have a diverse scene, with lots of choice of venues.
 * Towns that cater to travellers and backpackers, like Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, and Batemans Bay, also have a selection of venues to choose from.
 * Just about every country town in New South Wales will have at least one pub to choose from, from historical to the modern and upmarket. There is usually at least one club, being a bowling club, services club, etc.  Visitors are welcome at pubs and clubs, and clubs usually have a sign out the front saying so.  Meals and drinks are usually cheaper in the club, and depending on the town it can be slightly less rough and ready.  Even country pubs will often have a band one or two nights a week, a pool table, juke box etc.

Wine

Wines are grown in many parts of New South Wales.

 * The Hunter Valley is the state's major wine-growing region, and has a wine tourism industry to match. There are many winery tours from genteel wine-and-cheese tasting trips to minibuses full of partying backpackers and girls out on hens nights. Although a couple of hours drive north of Sydney, and is just a little too far for a comfortable day trip, it is less than an hour west of Newcastle via the Hunter Expressway (M15).
 * Mudgee is another area of wine production, over the Blue Mountains.

Although tasting at the cellar door has a certain appeal, the wines themselves will certainly be cheaper at the bottle shop down the road.

Beer
Tooheys New (Lion) and Victoria Bitter (Carlton United) are the two big brands that will be on tap in most pubs around the state. Tooheys being the traditional New South Wales brand. Beer is served in schooners (smaller than a pint), or middies (about half a pint), so it is entirely reasonable to walk into most pubs and ask for 'schooner of new', and one will appear on bar. Beer glass sizes have different names and sizes in other states. On a hot day in a hot pub in the country, you will find more people drinking middles, as they stay colder.

New South Wales has followed the international trend towards craft beer, and there are more brands and types than you can poke a stick at.

James Squire, Cricketers Arms, Four Pines, Little Creatures, Yenda are some of the "crafty" brands put out by the multi-nationals available at many local pubs. There are hundreds of other independent microbreweries in New South Wales. The beers aren't hard to find if you look, but you'll have to seek them out rather than relying on the local pub to serve them.

It seems like every country town these days has its own craft brewing scene - and many wineries also having a shot at pouring the amber fluid as well. Outside of the big smoke, try Mudgee Brewing in Mudgee, or Badlands Brewery in Orange.

Hotels
There are many hotels in New South Wales. Consult the sleep entries for the particular city you wish to visit.

Motels
Outside of weekends and school holidays it is usually possible to just drive and find accommodation along the road. Most towns of any size will have a motel or two on the road into town. Sometimes in low season they will display discounted standby rates at the gate as you drive past. If not, sometimes if they are not busy, a little discount can be negotiated at the counter. Generally expect motels to be cheaper the smaller the town, and the further away from the coast, the mountains, and Sydney that you are. Expect to pay a steep premium on weekends for those motels that are a "weekend away", for Sydneysiders.

Some of the chains covering many centres across New South Wales are:

Pubs
Just about every town has a pub offering accommodation. The standard varies from newly renovated to run-down, with many quaint places in-between. In winter it can even be an idea to take a small heater, as the heating in some can often be a little inadequate.

Serviced apartments
Serviced apartments are alternatives to traditional hotel accommodation with more space and cooking facilities.

Dangerous fauna
There are no box jellyfish or crocodiles in New South Wales. However there are "blue bottle" jellyfish common in several areas, that can give you a sting and a rash. The little blue balloon like creatures washed up the beach are a warning.

There are various types of shark swimming along the beaches, and attacks are frequent enough to warrant care. Try and swim only on patrolled beaches.

The Blue Ringed Octopus is one of the world's few venomous octopuses, and can be easily identified by being small and having distinctive blue rings.

Funnel Web Spiders are potentially deadly and found in Sydney and the surrounding areas. If you suspect that a funnel web has bitten you then call emergency services right away for anti-venom.

Snakes, including the dangerous Brown Snake are found in rural areas, and even in the bushland suburbs of Sydney.

Natural disasters
There are very few tropical cyclones or hurricanes, and tornadoes are very rare in New South Wales.

Some areas are prone to flooding, and some country towns, like Bellingen, have minor roads with low level bridges that can be cut even with moderate rainfall levels. Other roads that are unpaved or dirt, or have floodways can also be impacted. It is unusual for the major transport routes to be closed.

Be aware of the bushfire risk in summer if hiking in national parks.

Exposure
Even when close to Australia's biggest city, it is surprisingly easy to get lost in the vast countryside, particularly in the Blue Mountains. Many areas are unshaded with no easy access to water, so getting lost can be deadly.

Respect
Smoking is banned indoors in all public buildings, bars, restaurants and transport, and in private cars with children. It is banned outside in all areas where food is served. Many pubs and clubs have established outdoor areas with covers and heaters to facilitate smoking where eating is prohibited. If you are sitting inside you're guaranteed to be smoke-free. Outside, and you should check the signs as most of the outdoor areas are also smoke-free zones.

Like smoking, vaping is generally frowned upon and is banned in most places where smoking is banned. "No smoking" signs include vaping.

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New Stanton

New Stanton is a borough in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands. Though the town itself is small, its importance as a transportation hub — Interstate 70, US 119, the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76), and the Amos Hutchinson Bypass (State Route 66) all converge here — has led to the growth of a huge cluster of hotels, restaurants, gas stations, and convenience stores around the enormous interchange.

Eat
A huge selection of national fast-food (Wendy's, Subway, McDonald's) and casual-dining (Pizza Hut, Eat 'n Park, Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel) chains clustered around the Turnpike ramps, along with a couple mom-and-pop eateries.

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New Taipei

New Taipei (新北市 Xīnběi Shì), while officially a city, is more like a region surrounding the cities of Taipei and Keelung in Northern Taiwan. It is considered a part of the Taipei Metropolitan Area.

Districts
New Taipei City is broken into 29 districts. They can be categorised by their geography, history, and degree of urbanisation.

Districts
Districts with notable attractions:
 * (金山區) – A district known for its seafood and famous Chan monastery complex.
 * (淡水區) – A historical district on the north coast that was once the center of shipping and commerce in northern Taiwan. The district is still a popular day-trip destination from Taipei and boasts many historical attractions.
 * (板橋區) – Home to the administrative headquarters of New Taipei.
 * (永和區) – Known for its breakfast foods.
 * (中和區) – A densely populated suburb of Taipei.
 * (八里區) – An up-and-coming tourist area.
 * (鶯歌區) – District known for its high concentration of pottery and ceramic makers.
 * (新店區) – Where the apartment complexes of the metropolis meet the northern end of the Central Mountain Range.
 * (烏來區) – A small village famous for its hot springs and aboriginal culture.

Other destinations

 * (福隆) – Good beach and surfing.
 * (九份) – A once prosperous gold mining town. It now attracts travelers who want a trip back in time.

Understand
New Taipei is basically suburban Taipei and is the home of more than 3,500,000 people. It used to be known as Taipei County (臺北縣 Táiběi Xiàn), but was re-named New Taipei City after its population exceeded 2 million in 2010, as this exceeded the legal population limit for county status. The city has quite a diverse environment, from the densely populated industrial districts of Sanchong and Shulin to the coastal regions around the district of Tamsui and the sparsely populated mountain districts near Shenkeng.

By train
There are several TRA stations scattered through New Taipei.

By bus
Inter-city buses arrive and depart from the Banqiao Railway Station's terminal. The inter-city bus terminal is just east of the Banqiao Railway Station, and the local bus terminal is in the west. Bus services are easily available, both to travel in the city and from or to nearby regions.

By subway (MRT)
Taipei Metro, commonly called MRT, is the most convenient transportation method between Taipei and New Taipei.
 * Tamsui-Xinyi Line (淡水信義線) stations: Zhuwei, Hongshulin and Tamsui.
 * Bannan Line (板南線) stations: Jiangzicui, Xinpu, Banqiao, Fuzhong, Far Eastern Hospital, Haishan, Tucheng, Yongning and Dingpu.
 * Zhonghe-Xinlu Line (中和新蘆線) stations: Luzhou, Sanmin Sr. High School, St. Ignatius High School, Sanhe Jr. High School, Sanchong Elem. School, Huilong, Danfeng, Fu Jen University, Xinzhuang, Touqianzhuang, Xianse Temple, Sanchong, Cailiao, Taipei Bridge, Dingxi, Yongan Market, Jingan and Nanshijiao.
 * Songshan-Xindian Line (松山新店線) stations: Dapinglin, Qizhang, Xindian District Office and Xindian.
 * Circular Line (環狀線) stations: Dapinglin, Shisizhang, Xiulang Bridge, Jingping, Jingan, Zhonghe, Qiaohe, Zhongyuan, Banxin, Banqiao, Xinpu Minsheng, Touqianzhuang, Xingfu and New Taipei Industrial Park.

By boat
CSF operates fast ferries (about 3 hours) from Pingtan in mainland China to New Taipei's Bali District and back. As of February 2019, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays (full schedule). Adult fares for non-Taiwan citizens start at NT$3,000 one-way, $5,300 round-trip if purchased in advance (fare table), a couple hundred more if purchased at the pier (fare table). Fares are cheaper for Taiwan/ROC citizens (advance/pier).

By bus
Every district of New Taipei is accessible by bus. Most of them are a part of Taipei's bus network. If you know how to take a bus in Taipei, you will have no problem taking a bus in New Taipei.

By subway (MRT)
Taipei MRT is an efficient way to travel between the city's north, west and south sections.

By taxi
Taxis are the most convenient way to get around, and the price is not very high. Note that most taxi drivers speak little or no English.

See

 * Banqiao's Lin Family Mansion and Garden is one of the best examples of Qing era Chinese architecture in Taiwan. It is free of charge and well worth a visit.
 * Danshui Fisherman's Wharf is New Taipei's most famous scenic sight.
 * Enjoy your coffee or tea beside the Bitan Lake, Xindian.
 * Jiufen is famous for gold mining. There is an excellent gold museum.
 * In Fulong, you will find a coastal district with an excellent beach. Every July, don't forget to attend the three-day Ho-hai-yan Rock Festival.
 * Enjoy the Aboriginal dancing show and hot spring in Wulai.

Do
New Taipei has a great variety of outdoor activities available, including hiking, cycling, hot springs and rock climbing.

Hiking
For serious hikers, try the challenging Wuliaojian trail in Sanxia.

Eat

 * A-Gei (阿給) - the most famous snack in Tamsui consisting of a piece of fried tofu, stuffed with cooked Cellophane noodles, and sealed with surimi.
 * Taro balls (芋圓) - Jiufen's famous product.
 * Box lunches - famous Biandang (box lunches in Mandarin) are sold on the left of the Fulong train station.

Drink

 * Soy Milk (豆漿) - is a traditional Taiwanese breakfast dish. Yonghe Soy Milk, this household name comes from the original shop which is located at Yonghe.
 * Tea - Pinglin's Baozhong tea (包種茶) is the most famous tea in Taiwan.

Go next

 * Keelung - This harbor city is Taiwan's second-busiest seaport.
 * Dasi - In Taoyuan County, this old township is the temporary resting place of Chiang Kai-shek.

新北市

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Newton

Newton is a city in Massachusetts and a western suburb of Boston. Newton is nicknamed "The Garden City" and is one of Boston's oldest suburbs, settled in 1630.

Understand
Newton is made up of 13 "villages" or neighborhoods, including Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Lower Falls, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville, Upper Falls, Waban, and West Newton. While mainly a suburb of Boston, it is a sizable city in its own right, boasting a population of almost 90,000 (2018). Each village has its own historical and architectural character. Many of the villages grew up around railroad stations after the Boston & Worcester Railroad opened up through the north side of Newton in 1833. Another railroad line opened up across the south side of Newton in 1851 and is the "D" Branch of the MBTA's Green Line today. Walking tours of most villages are available through the website of the Newton City Planning Department.

Striking enclaves of Victorian houses and Gothic Revival churches can be seen in Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, and Newtonville, and West Newton Hill. Newton's grandest boulevard is Commonwealth Avenue, which winds through the entire city and is lined with historic mansions. "Comm Ave," as it is known to Bostonians, connects Boston to Weston and serves as the route of the Boston Marathon (Patriot's Day, third Monday of April). Heartbreak Hill begins just east of Newton City Hall. Divided down the middle by a landscaped mall that runs throughout the city, the street was designed by celebrated landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmstead, who also designed Central Park in New York City and the Emerald Necklace in Boston.

For trivia buffs: in 1886, Nabisco's Fig Newton cookie was named after the City of Newton.

By plane
Logan International Airport in Boston is the most convenient and has various ground transportation alternatives available.

By train or bus

 * Mass Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Newton is connected to Boston and surrounding communities by light rail/streetcar, commuter rail, and buses. The Green Line "D" Branch (Riverside line) is a light rail line running into downtown Boston, about 30 minutes away. It runs frequently throughout the day. The commuter rail line, which originates at Boston's South Station, has stops at Newtonville, West Newton, and Auburndale villages and travels west to Framingham and Worcester. It operates frequently at the rush hours and less often the rest of the day. Express busses travel from Washington Street to the Massachusetts Turnpike and on to downtown Boston.

By car
Newton is on the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) and Interstate 95 (also called Route 128). Routes 9 and 16 also pass through the city. From Boston, you can also reach Newton via city streets: both Beacon Street and Commonwealth Avenue run directly to and throughout Newton, and provide a more scenic drive (particularly Beacon Street).

By car
Cars are generally the most convenient means of transportation, but sometimes impractical due to traffic.

By train or bus
Newton is well-served by the MBTA bus, light rail, and commuter rail lines. The D line of the T's Green Line provides the best access throughout Newton, with 7 stops located in the city. Otherwise, there are 3 commuter rail stops in the city, and several bus lines. Note that most bus service stops around 6PM, and some bus routes do not operate on the weekends.

By bike
Drivers are not considerate to bikers, so only an experienced biker could bike in Newton on the street. However, there are numerous parks and school yards to bike in.

The Charles River Bike Path is a mostly off-road path that runs from Newton and Waltham east through Watertown, Boston, and Cambridge along both banks of the Charles River. Cyclists of all levels can enjoy this scenic path. There is also a carriage road that is used as a bike path that runs along part of Comm Ave.

By taxi
Taxis are exorbitantly expensive in Newton and in Boston in general; try to avoid them if you can. If you have to call a taxi try Veterans Taxi, they are courteous, punctual, and clean.

Do

 * In the warmer months, rent a canoe or kayak at the Charles River Boathouse off Commonwealth Avenue at the Weston Bridge (Route 30).
 * In Newtonville, view annual Independence Day firework at Albemarle Field along the banks of Cheesecake Brook (corner of Albemarle Rd and Crafts St).
 * Go for a swim at scenic Crystal Lake in Newton Highlands, and enjoy the beautiful houses abutting the lake.
 * The Boston College Eagles, representing said university in NCAA Division I sports, have most of their playing facilities within the Newton city limits, though the baseball and softball teams play in Boston proper (specifically Brighton). The most notable of these are:
 * The Boston College Eagles, representing said university in NCAA Division I sports, have most of their playing facilities within the Newton city limits, though the baseball and softball teams play in Boston proper (specifically Brighton). The most notable of these are:
 * The Boston College Eagles, representing said university in NCAA Division I sports, have most of their playing facilities within the Newton city limits, though the baseball and softball teams play in Boston proper (specifically Brighton). The most notable of these are:

Connect
Greater Boston uses 10-digit dialing. This means you need to include the area code whenever you are making a call. The standard area code is 617, but some phone numbers, especially cell phones, use the 857 overlay.

Go next

 * Boston proper is a 10- to 20-minute train ride on the Green Line of the T, and only a 5-minute car ride on the Mass Pike (I-90).
 * Cape Cod is home to some of New England's best beaches, seafood, and sightseeing. The Sagamore and Bourne Bridges are about 1 hour by car from Newton.  The Cape is also accessible by bus.

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Newton (Iowa)

Newton is a city of 15,000 people (2018) in Central Iowa.

Understand
Newton used to be a company town, hosting the Maytag Corporation's headquarters. Maytag was famous back then for its high-quality washing machines. In 2006, Whirlpool bought Maytag and promptly closed down operations in Newton, which was a substantial economic blow to the area. Nevertheless, Newton remains a pleasant place to visit with friendly locals who will be glad of your business.

Get in
Newton is just off I-80, 36 miles east of Des Moines. For those without a car, Checkered Flag taxi will take you from Des Moines to Newton for around $100 plus tip (641-791-7777). Ride hailing services such as Uber and Lyft usually charge about $70 plus tip one way.

Get around
The centre of Newton is small enough to walk around.

See

 * Nearly 90 displays of public art with sculptures and painted murals throughout the community. The Iowa Sculpture Festival Committee sponsors a year-round sculpture and mural tour.
 * Nearly 90 displays of public art with sculptures and painted murals throughout the community. The Iowa Sculpture Festival Committee sponsors a year-round sculpture and mural tour.
 * Nearly 90 displays of public art with sculptures and painted murals throughout the community. The Iowa Sculpture Festival Committee sponsors a year-round sculpture and mural tour.
 * Nearly 90 displays of public art with sculptures and painted murals throughout the community. The Iowa Sculpture Festival Committee sponsors a year-round sculpture and mural tour.

Buy
Maytag blue cheese is the local specialty. This cheese exists because the son of Maytag Corporation's founder wanted to have a cow, so his children could have fresh milk to drink. The one cow turned into a herd, and 20 years later, one of the boys wanted to make an American cheese that would rival the famous cheeses of Europe. The family sold the business in 2019, but the cheese is still being produced in the same barns.

Eat
There are no notable eateries in Newton but major fast food chains are represented. There's a cluster of chain restaurants out by the intersection of Highway 6 and I-80, and the rest are spread out along Highway 6 in town.

Sleep

 * Best Western Holiday Manor, 208 W 4th St N, is in the centre of town next to the former HQ of the Maytag Corporation (now owned by a telecoms company). Reliable chain fare with clean comfortable rooms. +1 641-792-3333.

Go next
Des Moines is about 40 minutes away on 80 West.

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Newton (Kansas)

Newton is a city in Harvey County, Kansas.

By train
There is one daily Amtrak Amtrak train serving Newton via the Southwest Chief route between Chicago and Los Angeles. Inconveniently, trains in both directions arrive around 3AM meaning that you likely will have to arrange transport or accommodation beforehand. A Thruway bus service is timed with the train for connections to and from Wichita and Oklahoma City. is located right in downtown, at 414 N Main St.

By plane

 * Wichita Mid-Continent Airport located  south of Newton, is the nearest commercial airport. Regular flights are available to Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Phoenix. Car rental is available.

By bus

 * The Beeline express links Newton with Wichita and Salina. Through ticketing is available for Greyhound passengers and tickets can be purchased on Greyhound.com. The bus station is located at 1608 East 1st Street.

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Newton Abbot

Newton Abbot is a market town in the English Riviera and South Devon region of Devon. It runs alongside the River Teign, and has a population of about 26,000 in 2010.

By train
is on the Riviera Line serving Exeter, Starcross, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torre, Torquay and Paignton.

Do
Newton Abbot has two non-League football clubs: Buckland Athletic F.C., which plays at Homers Heath, and Newton Abbot Spurs A.F.C., which plays at the Recreation Ground. The headquarters of Devon County Football Association are in the town.

Newton Abbot's South Devon Cricket Club was established in 1851 and also plays at the Recreation Ground.

The town has a long-standing rugby union club, Newton Abbot RFC (established 1873), which plays home games at Rackerhayes in nearby Kingsteignton.

Buy

 * Market days are on Wednesday and Saturday in Market Square.
 * Market days are on Wednesday and Saturday in Market Square.

Connect
Newton Abbot and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Sept 2023, 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Newton Abbot is 5 miles from the coast at Teignmouth and Torquay. Travelling north west, visit Dartmoor National Park, again just a few miles from the town.

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Newton-le-Willows

Newton-le-Willows is a town in Merseyside, England. It is famous for industry, from biscuits to railway locomotives (with steam, diesel and electric traction) to tanks, made in the Vulcan Foundry.

Understand
An industrial town, Newton-le-Willows, like many in this area, grew to its current proportion as a result of the railways. The western part of the town is called

By car
The town is located near to the M6 motorway.

By plane
The nearest airports are Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airport.

By bus
Whilst there are no express coach services, coaches do serve nearby Liverpool and Manchester.

Do

 * Go to the races at

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Newton Stewart

Newton Stewart is a town in Dumfries and Galloway in southwest Scotland, along the main road between Carlisle, Dumfries and Stranraer. It's named for William Stewart who built several houses and obtained a burgh charter in 1677 from King Charles II. In 2020 the population was 4030.

This page also describes The Machars, the peninsula south dotted with prehistoric and medieval remains, and Glen Trool in the hills north.

Visitor information

 * Newton Stewart visitor information

Get in
Newton Stewart is on A75. From England leave M6 at the border to follow A75 west past Gretna, Dumfries and Castle Douglas. From Glasgow follow A77 to Girvan then A714 through Glen Trool.

National Express buses from London via Newton Stewart to Stranraer remain suspended in 2023. Their suggested workaround is to travel via Glasgow, but via Carlisle might be quicker.

Stranraer is the nearest railway station (26 miles), with trains from Glasgow Central and Ayr, and ferries from Northern Ireland. Stagecoach West Scotland Bus 500 runs from Stranraer via Glenluce to Newton Stewart (75 min), Castle Douglas and Dumfries, M-Sa every couple of hours and Sunday every four hours.

Bus 359 runs from Girvan every two hours M-Sa, taking 70 min via Glen Trool.

Get around
Newton Stewart is small enough to see on foot, but to explore The Machars or Glen Trool you need a car.

Bus 415 runs along the Machars coast every hour or two M-Sa from Minigaff and Newton Stewart to Wigtown, Garlieston, Scorbie, Isle of Whithorn, Monreith and Port William (which has an occasional bus to Stranraer). There's only four on Sunday.

Bus 420 potters around town M-Sa hourly. Dashwood Square is the town's main bus stop.

McLeans Taxis are on +44 1671 404131.

See

 * is in Glen Trool overlooking the loch. It commemorates an early victory by King Robert the Bruce over the English, in 1307 when he ambushed them in the narrow glen. The car park is a starting point for several hikes, including the ascent of Merrick, at 843 m the highest peak in this area.
 * is a village with well-preserved early 19th-century streets. The County Buildings west end of the main square recall its brief importance as administrative centre of the former Wigtownshire. The village declined in the 20th century, losing its industry and railway, so the Book Festival from 1999 was an attempt at revival.
 * is a ring of 19 granite boulders, and 3 centre stones aligned with outliers, probably late Neolithic to early Bronze Age. It's along B733 three miles west of Wigtown.
 * is the ruin of a 16th century fortified tower house. It was the bastion of Clan Hannay, who had supported Balliol against Robert the Bruce. Another political wrong call in the 17th century got them outlawed and they fled to Ulster, where Hannay became a common surname.
 * is a colourful arboretum, free but you pay for parking. The walled garden is closed. Galloway House is from the 18th century, a private residence so you can't visit.
 * is a colourful arboretum, free but you pay for parking. The walled garden is closed. Galloway House is from the 18th century, a private residence so you can't visit.
 * represents the culmination of 2000 years of falling to bits. Its earliest known inhabitants were Iron Age, but probably even they were shaking their heads at the downfall of its stone age pomp. In 1684 it was described as "wholly demolished and ruinous" so no change there. There's just a few shards of the tower, and you come for the coastal walk. Cruggleton church half a mile west is Romanesque: it too fell into ruin but was restored from 1890. Cruggleton village is lost but probably huddled around the church.
 * was tidal into the 19th century then became connected by road. The castle is a 16th-century tower house guarding the landward end of the causeway to the island and harbour. St Ninian's Chapel, ruined, is from the 13th century: it was part of Whithorn Priory, a ruin on Bruce Street in the village. The square white tower on the headland is a navigational daymark.
 * is a sea cave with early Christian carvings and crosses. It was probably a hermitage attached to the priory.
 * is the earthwork of an Iron Age dwelling on the cliff edge.
 * are Neolithic or Bronze Age, a small group along B7021. The farmer has closed access but you see enough from the road. Half a mile north (as the road becomes B7085) are more stones with cup-and-ring inscriptions.
 * is the foundations of a 10th- to 11th-century church. St Finnian (495–589) was from Ulster, stayed awhile at Whithorn Priory, and went on to study in Rome. He returned to Ulster and founded Movilla Abbey near Newtownards.
 * is an oval group of 29 stones with a central pillar, two miles east of Creetown.
 * is a pair of Neolithic chambered cairn tombs. They're 3 miles east of Carsluith village, where the castle is a ruined 16th-century towerhouse.

Do

 * The Cinema is at 35 Victoria Street, tel +44 1671 403333. It's community-run and shows recent mainstream films.
 * Vault Arts Centre next to the cinema is the main live performance venue.
 * Trad music: the Folk Club play second last Friday of the month at the Vault. Newton Stewart & Minigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival is held at various venues in July.
 * is way out in the back lanes of The Machars.
 * Rugby: Newton Stewart RFC play in National League 2, the amateur game's third tier in Scotland. They play at Bladnoch Park in Wigtown.
 * Golf: Newton Stewart GC is on Kirroughtree Ave east side of town. Wigtown & Bladnoch GC is just south of Wigtown village, and St Medan (9 hole) is south on the coast. See Stranraer for Wigtownshire GC and Kirkcudbright for Gatehouse GC.
 * Wigtown Book Festival is held in late September. There are smaller events through the year, such as the children's book festival in spring.

Buy

 * Sainsbury's on Goods Lane is open M-Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 9AM-7PM.
 * Bookshops: Wigtown has half a dozen. Largest by far is The Bookshop at 17 North Main St, open M-Sa 9AM-5PM.

Eat

 * Victoria Street has the main strip of cheap eating places, with a Chinese, Indian and pizzeria. The pubs also do food.
 * Smokehouses: Galloway Smokehouse and Marberry Smokehouse are based nearby and offer smoked fish, meat and cheese.
 * Smokehouses: Galloway Smokehouse and Marberry Smokehouse are based nearby and offer smoked fish, meat and cheese.

Drink

 * Town pubs include Cree Inn, Galloway Arms (below), Central Bar and Star Inn.

 * Wigtown pubs are Galloway Bar at 24 South Main St, and Bladnoch Inn opposite the distillery.
 * Wigtown pubs are Galloway Bar at 24 South Main St, and Bladnoch Inn opposite the distillery.

Sleep

 * Wigtown has a handful of B&B but these remain closed in 2023.
 * Wigtown has a handful of B&B but these remain closed in 2023.
 * Wigtown has a handful of B&B but these remain closed in 2023.
 * Wigtown has a handful of B&B but these remain closed in 2023.
 * Wigtown has a handful of B&B but these remain closed in 2023.

Connect
As of Feb 2023, Newton Stewart and the A75 have 4G from all UK carriers, but there are lots of dead spots on the other nearby roads. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next

 * Stranraer to the west is an industrial harbour, but the peninsula beyond is scenic.
 * East the A75 leads by Kirkcudbright an artist colony, Castle Douglas with Threave Gardens, and Dumfries the final home of Robert Burns.
 * North the A714 winds through the hills to the fishing port of Girvan. Further north is Ayr with Burns birthplace and Culzean Castle.

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Newtown (Wales)

Newtown (Welsh:Y Drenewydd) is in Mid Wales.

Understand
A former hub of the textile industry, it lies on the River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren) and is now home to high tech industries. It retains a traditional town centre of independent shops and many pubs and cafes. There's also an art gallery, nightclub and indoor market. The name of the town is deceptive as it has been in existence since the 13th century, when a market was established here.

Get in
Newtown is well connected by bus and train. Buses run to destinations including Llandrindod and Llanidloes in Wales, and Shrewsbury in England. Trains run on the Cambrian line. To the west there are services to Machynlleth and Aberystwyth and on the Cambrian Coast line through Tywyn and Barmouth to Pwllheli. To the east, Welshpool and then on to Shrewsbury and Birmingham in central England.

Get around
The town centre is easily explored on foot.

Do

 * Football: Newtown AFC ("The Robins") play soccer in the Cymru Premier League. That's the top tier within Wales, but mostly amateur and on a par with England's fifth tier National League. Their stadium is Latham Park, capacity 5000.

Go next

 * Llanidloes
 * Montgomery (Wales)
 * Machynlleth

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New Town

New Town is a city in Western North Dakota. It is situated on the shore of Lake Sakakawea and at the edge of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. It is a popular destination for tourists, mostly from within the state, who visit for fishing, boating, and gambling.

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Newtown (Connecticut)

Newtown is a town in the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut.

History
In 1705, English colonists purchased Newtown from Pohtatuck Indians. It was known as Quanneapague. Newtown had many trading and business ties to the English.

Unfortunately, Newtown became known nationwide on 14 December 2012, when Adam Lanza shot his mother at home and went to Sandy Hook Elementary School where he killed 26 people before killing himself. However, it's also where the game of Scrabble was developed by James Brunot.

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Newtown

There is more than one place called Newtown or New Town:

Australia

 * Newtown — an inner west suburb of Sydney.

Czech Republic

 * New Town (Czech: Nové Mesto) — a district of Prague

India

 * New Town — a city in West Bengal

Scotland

 * New Town — a district of Edinburgh

Wales

 * Newtown (Wales) — a town in Powys.

United States of America

 * Newtown — a town in Connecticut
 * New Town — a city in North Dakota.
 * Newtown — a city in Pennsylvania

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Newtown (Pennsylvania)

Newtown is a township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Surrounded by beautiful farmlands, this small town was also the location where the movie Signs was filmed in part. It is a cute town with plenty of places to visit, eat and see.

Get in
Historic Newtown is located approximately 25 minutes north of Philadelphia. It is accessible via I-95 (exit 49 labeled Newtown Yardley), the Newtown Bypass/PA rts 413 and 332, and by SEPTA (Regional Rail R3 to Langhorne, 130 Bus to State Street/Washington Ave.)

Get around
You will probably need to drive here, but once you're in it is much more effective (and enjoyable) to walk around. The shopping district and center of Newtown is beautifully kept up, well lit, and easily traversed on foot. There are plenty of places to park, including parallel parking right on State Street. If you can't find parking there because it is usually pretty crowded, there are plenty of parking lots surrounding State Street and parking is free.

See
There are plenty of places to see when visiting Newtown:

Do
The central shopping district of Newtown has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its assortment of quaint shops and streets are charming to explore. If you prefer, you can take a walking tour of Newtown. Information for this can be obtained through the website of the Newtown Historic Association. If not, there are plenty of shops for every taste and budget to keep you occupied all day long.

Besides the shopping in the famous shopping district of Newtown, there are other exciting and fun things to do wile visiting:

 * Newtown Arts Company - Shows usually play at the Newtown Movie Theater (listed above).  Take pleasure in seeing different kinds of dance, like jazz, ballet, hip-hop and tap.  The company is proud to celebrate their 31st year in Newtown.
 * Newtown Arts Company - Shows usually play at the Newtown Movie Theater (listed above).  Take pleasure in seeing different kinds of dance, like jazz, ballet, hip-hop and tap.  The company is proud to celebrate their 31st year in Newtown.

Buy
It is difficult to pick a few shops to highlight here, because each one has something unique and special to offer. It would be worth your while to check out as many as possible while visiting Newtown.

Eat
One nice thing about small towns is that the dining experience is always unique and special. There are plenty of excellent restaurants in Newtown, mostly located on State Street or within walking distance of it. Excellent yet affordable Asian cuisine can be had at Duck Sauce. Or, if you're the mood for some seafood, try the Temperance House (also an Inn) which also carries a wide array of other entree types.

If you are looking to cook your own food, there are two great supermarkets in Newtown:

Drink
Bars in Newtown are mostly located within restaurants.

 * Temperance House - see listing in the Eat section above.
 * Temperance House - see listing in the Eat section above.
 * Temperance House - see listing in the Eat section above.
 * Temperance House - see listing in the Eat section above.
 * Temperance House - see listing in the Eat section above.

Also, every October, Newtown hosts a Brewfest, featuring live music and beer tasting. However, tickets must be purchased in advance. Check their website for details.

Sleep
There are several quaint inns located in Historic Newtown. including:

Go next
Newtown is at the brink of some beautiful, rural Bucks County countryside. It you're into that sort of aesthetic, you may find it worthwhile to take a nice drive out into the farmland.

Newtown is also close to some other points of interest in Bucks County, including:

 * Wrightstown - Visit Indian Walk and Carousel Village: unique, country-style shopping; original working carousel; miniature zoo and train rides.
 * New Hope - the spunky and charming art-and-shopping mecca
 * Peddler's Village - a quaint village of unique boutiques and restaurants for every taste (and budget!) imaginable (also, free parking! and if you're not into boutiques, the Penn's Purchase outlet mall is located directly across the street, featuring Coach, Jones NY, Van Heusen, GAP, and many others). A working carousel is also present here, along with a children's arcade full of fun and games for the kids (just incase they're getting bored with all the shopping).
 * Doylestown - a historic and charming shopping-and-dining town. Check out two really interesting and unique museums, the Mercer Museum and the Michener Art Museum, both located in this pretty town.

And via I-95, Newtown is also within easy access of Philadelphia and points in New Jersey.

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New Ulm

There's more than one place called New Ulm:

United States of America

 * New Ulm (Minnesota) - a city in Brown County (Minnesota), Southern Minnesota
 * New Ulm (Texas) - a town in Austin County, Prairies and Lakes, Texas

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New Ulm (Minnesota)

New Ulm is a prosperous small city in Southern Minnesota. It is the seat of Brown County, and had population of 14,000 in 2020. The people of New Ulm are very proud of their German heritage, and commemorate it year round with parades, parties, and holiday celebrations.

Get in
New Ulm is located at the intersection of US Route 14 and Minnesota State Highway 15.

Do

 * Festivals - there are a number of additional events, but these are the four most popular, as reported by the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce:
 * Oktoberfest - this is an observance of the traditional German holiday. Activities include public entertainment, music, beer tasting, German food and horse drawn trolleys.
 * Bavarian Blast - this is another German-themed party in the downtown area. It is centered around German Park and George's Ballroom.
 * Bockfest - hosted by August Schell Brewing Company, this is a winter festival with (what else) a German beer theme.
 * Fasching - this festival features German food, beverages, music, and craft activities.
 * Sightseeing - the Chamber of Commerce has a Visitor Center that can set you up with maps, an itinerary, or even a guided tour.
 * Dining - see below
 * Explore History - New Ulm has preserved its history and the story of the immigrants who founded the town. You can explore preserved buildings, documents, and artifacts all over town.  Check with the Brown County Historical Societ to get started.

Buy
New Ulm has the full range of shopping options, including "big-box," regional, boutique, and souvenir shopping. Browse the charming and quaint midwestern downtown or cruise the commercial streets and you'll find what you're looking for.

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New Washington

New Washington is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines.

Understand
There used to be a port in the town of New Washington, until the Lagantik river become heavily silted that render it inaccessible. The Lagantik river route is now mainly used by barges and ship of small tonnage carrying cargo.

The town is situated in the narrow strip of land approximately 300 meters long from the old municipal building to the north and the port of New Washington to the south. From the sea side you can see the river. The port is at the Lagantik river that runs westward from Dumaguit to the town proper and beyond.

New Washington has been the gateway to Kalibo the capital of Aklan and other towns and to Manila because of the presence of the port. Before the construction of the Kalibo-Banga-Balete-Altavas road, buses from the province of Capiz and Ilo-ilo took the Altavas-Batan route, then by barge to Dumaguit and continue the trip to Kalibo.

Get in
New Washington, Aklan is accessible by sea or by air. You can take a ship from one of the piers at the Manila North harbor to the port of Dumaguit. In the late 1960s and early 1970s this is the mode of transportation of foreign and local tourists who flock to Kalibo at the height of the popularity of the Ati-atihan festival. The rich and famous of Ilo-ilo and Negros used to charter ships and anchored them at Dumaguit when attending the Ati-atihan festival, a sort of floating hotel.

By ship is also the mode of transportation for backpackers who want to immerse in local culture on their way to the world famous Boracay. They take a leisurely trip from the east (Dumaguit) to the west (Caticlan). This is until there is a direct route by ship to Boracay via Caticlan.

You can also go by air using the Kalibo International Airport. New Washington is 9 km away along well paved road. Transportation is not a problem.

See
There are several resort to see in New Washington. One is the Maria Mercedes and Frogs Hollow resorts are located at sitio Malogo a kilometer away from the town. Sampaguita Garden Resort and Convention is at Rizal street just across the Aklan State University, College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, New Washington campus.

To the west going to Kalibo is the Bay Park at barangay Tambak. There is a band playing every Saturday night. Adjacent to the park is a place for family picnic, swimming and fishing. It is a good place to unwind during weekends.

In sitio Contang at barangay Ochando is the site of Pacto de Sangre (Blood Compact) on March 3, 1897.The Blood Compact is a radical way of expressing their loyalty to the aims of the revolution against Spain by signing their name in blood.

Across the Lagatik river to the south, 20 minutes boat ride from the town proper is the Isla Kapispisan Mangrove Reforestation Aquasilviculture and Eco-tourism Project. It won First Place in the Regional Development Council (RDC) and National Development Authority (NEDA) Search for Best Public Sector Project Award in Region 6. It is under the Aklan State University (ASU) College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (CFMS), New Washington campus. The project hope to reforest the wetlands and bring back marine resources in the area. It is one big step to help the environment and have a positive impact on climate change.Here you will see mangrove trees just starting to grow and others in different stages of development.

In the town plaza you will see the statue of the late Jaime Cardinal Sin previous Archbishop of Manila facing the Holy Rosary church. The park is named after him, a fitting tribute since his ancestral home is just across the park. He is the leader of the world famous peaceful People Revolution that serve as model for other countries. The peaceful revolution installed Corazon Aquino as President and bring back democracy in the country. Jaime Cardinal Sin is a native son of New Washington.

Eat
New Washington has a lot of offerings when it comes to food. You can order the regular yummy crabs and prawns. You may also have the sea shell locally called "hale-hale" known for its aphrodisiac power. For the adventurous (shade of Fear Factor) you may want to experience eating a local delicacy called "tamiluk". It is a wood worm that feed on dead mangrove trees. There is also another worm locally called "sasing" a marine worm dug from the inter tidal zone of the Lagatik river. It is eaten raw. These worms are not for the squeamish and the faint hearted. In a sense they are exotic and for other people are taboo. It is mentioned here for their uniqueness and has been part of local food culture.

Of course we have the regular glutinous rice (malagkit) cooked in coconut milk and wrapped in coconut fronds. Locally it is called "ibos". We can also find these in other part of the country, other giving it a twist of their own usually in the way it is wrapped. We have also another snack locally called "suman". The flour is made from a native palm called "ambolong". The flour is locally called "okao". The flour is mixed with grated young coconut and sugar. It is the oil from the coconut that act as the catalyst in cooking. It take special skill to wrapped these in banana leaves. The secret is to heat the leaves just enough (eahob) since banana leaves tear easily without the heat treatment. It has a tacky texture. These are great for snacks. It is similar to the Ilocos "tupig" young coconut mixed in glutinous rice but in this case broiled.

Drink
There is a drink popular in the Visayas (Philippines) called "tuba". This drink is exotic, a form of coconut wine. Fresh "tuba" has wine like smell but milder (compared to red wine from fermented grapes) and taste like one but sweeter. Although sweetness and sourness I would say depend on the age of the coconut tree and other factors. There is however a belief that the taste of "tuba" depend on the "tuba" gatherer's skill (manang-gite) raising it to an art.

"Tuba" is derived from the sap drawn from the peduncle of the coconut tree using a very sharp scythe. The peduncle is slice thin {1 to 2 mm., thick and 2 to 3 slices) across the length to expose fresh peduncle everyday until it is used up. The slicing is done everyday since the peduncle dies up at the end. Slicing also increases the production of sap.As much as a liter of sap can be drawn from each peduncle in a twenty four hour period, but this may depend again on the age of the coconut tree.

Local folks drink it as a beverage which can make you red in the face, tipsy and mildly inebriated.The effect is comparable to drinking beer but may vary from person to person. The alcohol content is of interest to pursue. "Tuba" do not keep long. This is because it readily ferments to vinegar. One to two days old "tuba" is sour to the taste. "Tuba" is enjoyed fresh from the coconut tree, just like freshly baked bread from the oven.

There was this American expatriate (a Richardson) who love "tuba" so much he has steady supply everyday. "Tuba"is a drinking experience.

Another way of enjoying "tuba" is by putting one raw chicken egg in one glass of "tuba", stir well and drink. It makes a potent brew.

Sleep
There are several places you can choose from, during your stay in New Washington. It depends on what you want to experience and inclination. For a rustic setting 'far from the maddening crowd' there is Maria Mercedes resort. It is located at Malogo about two kilometers away from the town proper. It is named after the mother and mother in law of the owner. Here, you will get pampered in a way, only a loving mother can. If you love the night life, the Rainbows Inn is the place for you. You will not miss it on your way from the Kalibo International Airport to New Washigton (on the right) because of its eye catching facade. It is very close to the Bay Park at Barangay Tambak. The Bay Park is the place where you can see the beautiful sunrise, and they say it is also where the sun set because of the video bars and the pubs as night falls. If you are lucky you will see and hear a live band playing. In the morning you can take a swim on the beach for free to wash the hangover away. New Washington is also known for the Sampaguita Garden Resort and Convention Center, at Rizal street in the poblacion. It is just across the Aklan State University School of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, New Washington campus. For the hotel connoisseur this the place to be, a first class amenities in a rural setting. You will be in for a lot of surprises. It is Christmas here, the whole year round with their Christmas cottage. You may also bring home some souvenir from their very popular Precious Moment brand.

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New Westminster

New Westminster is a city of 79,000 people (2021) in British Columbia that is part of Vancouver's eastern suburbs. Its many Victorian-era houses and buildings remain giving the city a different feel than the rest of suburban Vancouver.

Understand
Burnaby lies to the north and west, Richmond on the southwest corner, Coquitlam on the northeast and the Fraser River borders it on the south and east.

History
Despite being a suburb of Vancouver today, New Westminster once eclipsed it in importance. Founded by the British in 1859 as the capital of the new colony of British Columbia, it was the first city incorporated in the colony. The name came from Queen Victoria for her favourite part of London and has earned the city the nickname "The Royal City". The hopes for colonial grandeur took a blow when Victoria was named the new capital of British Columbia in 1866. The city's importance continued to gradually decline as the major transportation routes moved north through Coquitlam and Burnaby into Vancouver.

Get in
See Vancouver for options to get in the Vancouver area by plane, by bus, and by train, and by boat.

New Westminster is easy to access by car.

By car
From Vancouver's airport, get on Marine Drive and head east for 15-30 minutes (it depends on traffic). From Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway), take the Brunette Ave exit and head south. From Burnaby, driving east on either Kingsway or Canada Way will get you there.

Get around
The city is fairly compact, measuring only 11 km long and 6.5 km wide so if you are up for a good walk you can get around by foot; however, be warned that much of the city is on the side of a large hill. The street system is mostly a grid, with Columbia Street the major street along the Fraser River and 6th and 12th Streets being the major streets that run back from the river towards Burnaby.

By public transit
Passengers can pay for fares using Compass Cards ($6 refundable deposit), Compass Tickets, or tap-to-pay using contactless credit cards (only American Express, Mastercard or Visa) or mobile wallets. Passengers using Compass Cards and Compass Tickets pay discounted fares. Passengers can transfer for up to 90 minutes, except if taking West Coast Express, in which case they can transfer for up to 120 minutes. On bus and HandyDART, passengers can also pay in cash, but in that case will not receive change and are not eligible for transfers. Zone based fares apply between Monday and Friday for trips starting before 6:30 pm, if travel involves SkyTrain or SeaBus. Outside of those hours or for travel on only bus or HandyDART, a single zone rate applies. If traveling by West Coast Express, a higher cost zone based fare system applies regardless of time of travel. Children 12 and under can ride for free. People aged 13 to 18, and 65 and older pay discounted concession fares.

Burnaby and New Westminster are part of the same transit zone, so the cost will be ; getting in from anywhere else will cost.

By SkyTrain
There are five SkyTrain stations in New Westminster on the Expo Line. The Expo Line travels to Vancouver's neighbourhoods of downtown, Yaletown-False Creek, Gastown-Chinatown, and East Van, and beyond Vancouver to Burnaby and Surrey.

New Westminster Station being the most useful of the Expo Line stations in New Westminster. It's one block from the Riverfront area and close to shops and restaurants. Columbia Station is also located in downtown New West, but is further east and a longer walk from most attractions. The two stations are roughly 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver.

By bus
There are several bus routes that serve the city. None link directly with downtown Vancouver, but there are direct links with several transit centers in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey and  Richmond.

Bus routes are designed to connect New Westminster with Vancouver and other neighbouring municipalities so you may need a transfer depending on where you are going. Bus route #106 goes up 6th St, #112 follows Columbia and 12 Streets, #123 travels along 8th St and #155 cut along 6th Ave at the top of the city. New Westminster, 22nd Street, and Braid SkyTrain stations also have a number of buses that meet there.

See
There are several museums that have information on local history.

Stay safe
New Westminster is safe in general. The Downtown/Columbia Street area had a bad rep in the city for many years, but has become much safer since the police station relocated to 555 Columbia St and the revitalization work.

Connect
The area code for New Westminster is 604.

Go next
Surrey sits across the Fraser River from New Westminster and can be reached by car across the Pattullo Bridge or heading east on the Expo SkyTrain line. Richmond and Delta can be reached from the Queensborough Bridge (Highway 91A). The 91A south also leads to the U.S. border and Washington state (via Hwy 91 and 99).

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New York

There is more than one place called New York:

United States of America

 * New York (state) - a state in the Mid-Atlantic region
 * New York City - the largest city in the state (and the country)
 * New York County is co-extensive with the borough of Manhattan

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