and bushwalk through native forests and over white sand beaches. Snorkel and dive in protected, temperate waters on the world's southernmost coral reef. You'll find more than 50 sites teeming with fish, colourful coral and green turtles. On World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island , bicycles are the best way to get around and there's no mobile phone reception. Even better, its unspoilt beauty is less than two hours' flight from Sydney. Silverton, NSW Outback Visit the world's oldest ceremonial burial site at Mungo National Park in the Willandra Lakes World Heritage Area. Stay underground in the quirky opal mining town of White Cliffs or see where exquisite black opal is mined and meet eccentric locals in Lightning Ridge. Discover distinctive light, desert landscapes and an oasis of lakes around Broken Hill, the former mining town known as Silver City. Don't miss the characters, history and horizons of the New South Wales outback. Snowy Mountains, NSW Snowy Mountains Hit Australia's highest ski slopes at Charlotte Pass and climb Mt Kosciuszko , Australia's tallest peak. At the top you'll find a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with 20 species of plants found nowhere else in the world. In winter, carve up the snow at fields such as Thredbo and Perisher Blue. In summer, take in the trout-filled streams and wildflower-coated plains going cycling, caving, rafting, kayaking, four wheel driving, horse riding and hiking. Whatever the season, the Snowy Mountains has endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Murray River, NSW Country NSW South of the Queensland