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Mount Warning Tours, Tumbulgum
LET INSPIRATION LEAD YOU ACROSS NSW
As Vivid Sydney 2024 charges into its final spectacular week and the King’s Birthday long weekend stretches out before us, now’s the time to make new memories with adventures big and small across New South Wales. And as you’ll see in this week’s issue, this diverse state offers stellar opportunities to do just that, on any break you take between now and October’s Labour Day long weekend.
Between festivities, whet your appetite for adventure with an impressive selection of sojourns from the beach to the bush. Follow this week’s feature, 5 Bucket-list NSW Road Trips, to refresh your senses on five standout routes to the South Coast, Mighty Murray River, the Snowy Mountains, Newcastle, and the vast outback skies of Lighting Ridge.
Or swap out city lights for a star-filled night sky on a family-friendly farm stay in the Hawkesbury, the Shoalhaven region and beyond.
And while Vivid Sydney’s lights will flicker off on 15 June, the world-class creativity continues in the heart of Sydney with the Art Gallery of New South Wales spotlighting the masterpieces of Art Nouveau visionary Alphonse Mucha until 22 September. Then it’s the turn of acclaimed conceptual photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto to dazzle with his mastery of light at the Museum of Contemporary Art for the exciting exhibition Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine from 2 August to 27 October.
Further afield, Broken Hill’s Mundi Mundi Bash is just one of many reasons to plan an outback getaway this winter, with live performances by Aussie greats like Daryl Braithwaite, James Reyne and Diesel just the start. Enjoy!
Sea Cliff Bridge, Clifton
FIVE BUCKET-LIST NSW ROAD TRIPS
The beauty of an ambling road trip? Uncovering lesser-known spots and finding new ways to experience more popular locales. Renew your wanderlust on one of these five routes exploring NSW’s beautiful beaches, characterful small towns, astonishing natural wonders and delicious food and wine.
Markdale Farmstay, Crooked Corner
SEVEN FARM STAYS YOUR FAMILY WILL LOVE
Watch the whole family slow down, breathe in fresh country air and embrace wide open spaces during a New South Wales farm stay. Lure the kids away from their screens with the promise of close encounters with friendly farm animals, and bond as a family as you connect with farmers and learn to share their love of the land. Here are just seven of the many memorable family farm stays you can enjoy across the state.
Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash. Credit: Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Vivid Sydney | 24 May – 15 June
The annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology is back until Saturday 15 June this year. Over 23 days and nights, the city will come to life with awe-inspiring art installations and 3D light projections, lighting the way to inspiring talks, immersive performances, live music and culinary experiences. Explore the full program at https://www.vividsydney.com/
Dark Spectrum: A New Journey | 24 May – 15 June
An electronic labyrinth of light, colour and sound will pulse to life when Dark Spectrum: A New Journey reawakens deep beneath the streets of Sydney from 24 May to 15 June as part of Vivid Sydney 2024. Last year, this subterranean experience first captivated visitors and the all-new immersive experience for 2024, invites visitors to revel in state-of-the-art lighting, laser and video effects unlike anything you’ve seen before. Tickets on sale now via Ticketek.
Lightscape | 24 May – 15 June
Experience an entirely new trail of breath-taking lightworks created by acclaimed local and international artists snaking its way around the stunning harbourside gardens. Wander beneath towering tree canopies illuminated in colour, stroll beneath larger-than-life flowers and through dynamic, glowing tunnels. Discover moments of wonder to share with everyone around you. Tickets on sale now via Ticketek.
Sydney Film Festival 5 – 16 June
From 5–16 June 2024, Sydney will come alive with 200+ movies screening at the 71st Sydney Film Festival. Sydney Film Festival takes place at its flagship venue the State Theatre, as well as cinemas in the CBD, Newtown, Cremorne, Randwick, and more, screening films you won’t usually find in the multiplex. 12 films are selected for the Official Competition, which celebrates “courageous, audacious and cutting-edge” cinema with a $60,000 cash prize. In 2024, Sydney Film Festival will turn 71. Experience big feels with extraordinary cinema, red carpets, talks and parties with filmmakers all across Sydney including the iconic State Theatre this 5–16 June 2024. For more information, visit https://www.sff.org.au/
Wallabies v Wales & Wallaroos v Fiji – Sydney Double Header | 6 July
The Wallabies welcome Wales back to home soil for the first time in more than a decade with the first of a two-Test series being held at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium. In a huge win for Rugby fans, double your action and make sure you arrive early to see the Wallaroos take on Fijiana as part of an epic double-header that is not to be missed. Tickets available at https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/Show.aspx?sh=RUGBYSFS24
Sydney SuperNight | 19 – 21 July
The Sydney SuperNight returns to Sydney Motorsport Park this July for Round 7 of the Repco Supercars Championship. Over three-days, enjoy on track rivalry and off-track fun, including night racing, family activations, merchandise alley, signing sessions, live entertainment and so much more. For more information and ticket sales, visit https://www.supercars.com/events/2024-sydney-supernight
2024 Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash | 15 – 17 August
The Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash will rock the spectacular Mundi Mundi Plains outside Silverton, NSW from August 15-17, 2024.The three-day camping event will feature music legends James Reyne, Jon Stevens, The Living End, Ian Moss, Daryl Braithwaite, Diesel, Tim Finn, Baby Animals, Vanessa Amorosi, Mark Seymour and more!
