The Bridge.

Bundanon,Arthur Boyd's home in NSW:The artistic gift that keeps giving

Don't think of The Bridge as a hotel - it's more of a superb architectural and environmental creation.

  • bySteve Meacham
 Soak in panoramic view of the harbour and city as well as glimpses of wandering wildlife below at The Wildlife retreat.

52 Weekends Away:The best places to stay in NSW and ACT in 2020

From historical homesteads and wildlife retreats to harbourside views and seaside sanctuaries,there are plenty of ways to discover the charming landscapes of NSW and the ACT.

Bangalay Luxury Villas allow you to be snug and chilled at the same time.

Bangalay Luxury Villas,Shoalhaven Heads review:A truly restful retreat on the NSW South Coast

Bangalay Luxury Villas opened in late 2018 but had to close,reopen,close and reopen again thanks to a bumpy baptism of fire,floods and pandemic.

  • byJane Richards
The Kiama Blowhole.

Kiama and the South Coast,NSW things to do:Nine must-do highlights

A spectacular coastline,great beaches,exciting local produce,eateries and wineries and a fascinating history make this a perfect getaway.

  • byJane Richards
Hyperhyper cafe in Nowra.

Travel guide to Shoalhaven,New South Wales:10 things to see,do and eat

Whether you want to catch a wave at a pristine beach or a blow wave complete with cocktail,head to the Shoalhaven

  • byAngie Kelly
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A one-bedroom villa at Bangalay Luxury Villas.

Bangalay Luxury Villas review,Shoalhaven Heads,NSW:Luxury villas near Seven Mile Beach

A strong beach-holiday vibe combines with top-notch eats.

  • byMal Chenu
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Make it snappy

The quick getaway is travel’s equivalent of the energy bar. It’s bite-sized,it restores,relaxes,revitalises and sends you back home with clear eyes and an improved heartbeat.

Adrift ... the picturesque Murray River.

Take me to the river

Daniel Scott surveys the state's best houseboating holidays.

Shoalhaven food tours,Foodscape ToursJacqueline Weiley (left) and Karen Hirst.

Paddock to plate

Keith Austin finds oysters,coffee and a trail to feed a growing community of locavores in the Shoalhaven.

Slow down,food about

Take your time on the scenic route between Sydney and Melbourne and you'll be rewarded with gourmet delights,writes Ben Hall.