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162  NE W SOUTH W ALES AND A C T

New South Wales and ACT at a Glance

This southeastern corner of the continent, around Sydney
Cove, was the site of the first European settlement in the
18th century and today it is the most densely populated and
varied region in Australia, and home to its largest city, Sydney
(see pp64–159), as well as Canberra, the nation’s capital. It also
contains the country’s highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko.
In the east there are farmlands and vineyards, the Blue
Mountains and the ski resorts of the Snowy Mountains.
To the far west is a desert landscape. The coastline is Locator Map
tropically warm in the north, cooler in the south.

Bourke

Broken Hill (see p185) is one of the few Broken Hill
19th-century mining towns in Australia
that continues to survive on its mineral
resources. It is also the location of the
Royal Flying Doctor Service
headquarters, and guided tours
detailing the history of the service The Blue Mountains
are popular with visitors. and Beyond
(see pp168–85)

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Bourke’s major attraction is its
remote location. Irrigated by
the Darling River, the town is
also a successful agricultural
centre (see p185). A lift-up span
bridge crosses the river.
Aerial view of South Era Beach, part of the Royal National Park