Even if you're not at the age and stage where you can think about knocking off work for good, the whole retirement game takes a bit of planning – so travel publisher World Atlas regularly looks at Australia's best towns for retirees , taking into consideration factors including affordability, g reen spaces, cultural outlets and essential services within easy reach. Their list also looks at an area's healthcare services, transport and opportunities to stay active, as well as the number of cafés and markets. Want to know where in New South Wales you should be putting your feet up? Here’s their 2025 list of the best NSW towns for retirees (plus some commentary from us about what's good in each area).

Topping the list is Jindabyne, which sits at the edge of Lake Jindabyne in the Snow

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