New South Wales Travel Guide

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State Facts

Location

Southeast Australia.

Area

801,640 sq km (309,515 sq miles).

Time Zone

GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from first Sunday in October to first Sunday in April).

Population

6.9 million (2007).

Population Density

8.6 per sq km.

Capital City

Sydney. Population: 4.3 million (2006).

Public Holidays

New South Wales observes all the Public Holidays observed nationwide (see the Australia Travel Guide) and, in addition, the Public Holidays listed for the January 2011-December 2012 period.
2011
13 Jun Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
3 Oct Labor Day

2012
11 Jun Queen’s Birthday Celebrations
1 Oct Labor Day
The first Monday in August is also a Public Holiday in some parts of the state.

Contact Information

Tourism New South Wales in the UK

6th Floor, Australia Center, Melbourne Place, Strand, London WC2B 4LG, UK
Tel: (020) 7438 4601.
Website: www.visitnsw.com.au

Tourism New South Wales in the US

Suite 810, 8th Floor, 6100 Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Tel: (310) 641 1622.
Website: www.visitnsw.com.au