Surfing & Diving in New South Wales : Article

NSW

Fins without the finale

Ben Stubbs gets close to diverse marine life in Shellharbour, including a denizen of the deep.

NSW

What lies beneath

Under the sea exploring the wreck of HMAS Adelaide.

Daniel Scott surveys the state's underwater destinations.

NSW

Futures and good fortune

Good vibrations ... the five-star resort Byron at Byron.

At a Byron Bay retreat, Robert Upe contemplates his prospects from yoga mat, tarot cards and surfboard.

Byron Bay

The life aquatic

Surfers wait for the waves in Byron Bay

Samantha Lane immerses herself in the marine life of Byron Bay - surfing, snorkelling and whale watching.

Australia

The Howe generation

Action isle ... the view from North Bay.

Hiking, surfing, cycling, golfing ... Max Anderson barely keeps up with his older fellow travellers on Lord Howe Island.

Tweed Coast

Northern highlights

What a ride ... the north coast beaches are a magnet for surfers.

Jo Kennett finds rural peace and sensational surf near the border.

Catherine Hill Bay

Breath of fresh air

Divers enter Catherine Hill Bay.

Ben Stubbs has unexpected company when he dives to a century-old shipwreck.

Broulee

Assume the surfer's pose

Broulee break ...Belinda Wehner at morning yoga.

No meat, no men and no booze - for one virtuous weekend, Kelsey Munro concentrates on yoga and the waves.

Port Macquarie

School of hard knocks

Ben Stubbs gets full marks for persistence when he learns how to surf.

Surf school

What a swell party this is

Not a rash decision ... surfing is great exercise for the body and soul.

Kristie Lau pushes humiliation aside for surfer-girl status.

The Entrance

Surf's off but the prawns are sweet

Take a dip ... the swimming pool at The Oaks Waterfront Hotel, The Entrance.

Daniel Dasey is charmed by an old-style seaside town.

Best summer getaways

Paradise found

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Sheriden Rhodes Sheriden Rhodes nominates 10 of the best summer getaways.

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