New South Wales tours & holidays

Absolutely. All passengers travelling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. It's important to understand that each country you visit may have its own specific entry requirements, and some destinations mandate travel health insurance for all foreign travellers, regardless of their nationality.

We require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation, but minimum coverage may differ from trip to trip, so make sure you check the Travel Insurance section in your Essential Trip Information. You will not be permitted to join the group until your leader has sighted your insurance policy number and the insurance company's 24-hour emergency contact number, and these details will be recorded on the first day of your trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is an essential part of every journey.

For travellers who reside within the European Union, Switzerland or the USA, the requirement to purchase travel insurance cannot be compulsory. However, the purchase of travel insurance is still highly recommended, and travellers from these regions who decline travel insurance when travelling outside their home region must sign a Travel Insurance Waiver Form, recognising personal responsibility for emergency medical and repatriation costs should they arise.

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The best time to visit NSW depends on what you want to do on your trip, however, generally the best time to visit is during spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May).

The high season is during summer (December to February) when many international and domestic visitors make the most of the warm waters and long sunny days to visit coastal towns, so these areas will be busy.

The shoulder seasons of spring and autumn usually see sunny weather and mild conditions for any excursions or trips along the coasts or inland to places like the Blue Mountains.

The climate in the capital of New South Wales, Sydney, is humid subtropical with warm summers and mild winters. Sydney does see high rainfall at certain times of the year but doesn’t get cold.

The alpine areas and inland areas of NSW, such as the Blue Mountains, have cooler climates, while the further north you travel, the more tropical and humid the weather becomes.

It’s a good idea to pack a range of items for your trip to New South Wales. Depending on the season you’re visiting and the activities you have planned, you may need specific gear, such as a rain jacket, a swimsuit or hiking shoes.

In general, you should pack comfortable clothes and shoes, sun protection and an extra layer or two for the evenings.

We take the health and safety of our travellers seriously and take every measure to ensure that trips are safe, fun and inclusive for everyone. When you travel with us, you have access to our global support network and local on‑ground leadership, and you can rest easy knowing we have a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination.

We recommend that all travellers check with their government or national travel advisory organisation for the latest information before departure. The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

Travelling from Australia?

Go to: Smart Traveller

From Canada?

Go to: Canada Travel Information

From the UK?

Go to: UK Foreign Travel Advice

From New Zealand?

Go to: Safe Travel

From the US?

Go to: US Department of State

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We believe travel should be accessible to everyone. Although some destinations and itineraries may be more accessible than others, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs, make reasonable adjustments where possible or guide you toward the most suitable trips. Get in touch with our friendly adventure consultants to chat about your options.

Our Tailor-Made team can also help you plan a customised trip just for you.