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Mayfield Garden, Oberon
RELAX FROM BEACH TO BUS (AND BEYOND)
From the classic charms of Country NSW to the irrepressible glitz of Sydney Harbour, spring’s golden sunshine is highlighting a treasure trove of holiday experiences across New South Wales. And, wherever you venture, you’ll find a hitlist of happenings to enjoy with friends old and new – as you’ll see in this week’s Event Spotlight. Along with an impressive lineup of sporting showdowns, the Harbour City’s levelling up its creative offerings with two stellar exhibitions, including Australia’s first retrospective of celebrated surrealist Magritte, and Sculpture By The Sea, bringing 100 world-class artworks to the iconic Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk.
The inspiration continues in this week’s roundup, Luxury Stays in NSW to Base a Holiday On, where 21 plush getaways invite you to linger a little longer in wilderness bubble tents, indulgent floating villas and five-star retreats on World Heritage-listed Lord Howe Island.
And, let your adventurous spirit lead you on a grand traverse of NSW’s diverse countryside: our guide, Make New Memories in Country NSW, will see you heading west to refresh your zest in the Southern Hemisphere’s first Dark Sky park, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, and beyond. Enjoy!
Borrodell Vineyard, Canobolas
LUXURY STAYS TO BASE A HOLIDAY ON
Thanks to spectacular natural wonders; vibrant city and town centres; and innovators in design and culture, NSW is primed for luxury accommodation. Whether you’re booking into five-star city experiences, wine region indulgence or a World Heritage-listed tropical getaway, let your worries melt away with these unforgettable stays across Sydney and New South Wales.
Rowlee Wines, Nashdale
MAKE NEW MEMORIES IN COUNTRY NSW
Country NSW has a diverse landscape offering everything from rugged country plains to the rolling hills of cool climate vineyards. Sprawled between the coast and Outback NSW, it's home to such drawcards as Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, Mayfield Garden and Warrumbungle National Park, the first Dark Sky Park in the southern hemisphere. Feel energised with wondrous experiences, from marvelling at majestic animals to discovering the colonial history of country towns and sleeping under the stars in a bubble tent. So, pack your adventurous spirit and go west.
Sculpture by the Sea 2024
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi | 18 October – 4 November
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi returns along the iconic Bondi to Tamarama Coastal Walk, Friday 18 October – 4 November. For over two decades, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi has been the world’s largest free outdoor sculpture exhibition. This year's exhibition will showcase 100 sculptures by 103 artists from 16 countries, including 36 first-time exhibitors. For more information, click here.
A-Leagues' Unite Round | 22 – 24 November
The A-Leagues will host the 2024 Unite Round, with every club playing a special round of the beautiful game in Sydney from 22-24 November, 2024. Over three glorious days of football, Sydney will host the A-Leagues 2024 Unite Round, bringing all 14 clubs across the Isuzu UTE A-League and Liberty A-League together to play a complete round of 12 matches across two stadiums. For more information, click here.
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB | 28 – 30 November
Oceania's Alpine Ultra-Trail, taking place in Australia's alps, the Snowy Mountains, amongst granite outcrops and snow gum forests, is crafted to create the ultimate runner's high. You’ll come for the epic trails and end up staying a while for a cheeky local brew, a spot of fishing or just relaxing lakeside with family and friends in Australia’s ultimate alpine Playground. More information available here.
Australian Junior Surfing Titles | 24 November – 1 December
The Australian Junior Surfing Titles will be held in the beautiful city of Wollongong. This pinnacle event is rated at 12,000pts for the first place across all individual divisions and the winners of the U16 & U18 Junior Men & Women will earn a spot on the Irukanjis Team to represent Australia at the ISA World Junior Championships. More information available here.
