Pamper your soul in NSW

With an action-packed winter on the near horizon, now’s the time to treat yourself to experiences that renew body, soul and inspiration. And whether you seek idyllic retreats, chic boutiques or front-row seats, New South Wales’ hitlist of stays, experiences and events ensures you’re spoilt for choice.

As you’ll see in the Event Spotlight, the Harbour City has a host of happenings to indulge, refresh and level up the fun factor, with the Sydney Royal Easter Show entering its final lively week and lauded laugh-masters bringing the cheer at the Sydney Comedy Festival. 

The indulgence continues with a treasure-hunt though the city’s electric, eclectic heart. This week’s shop-and-nosh roundup will see you feeding your intrigue in Sydney’s hottest retail precincts, vintage markets and A-list design hubs, then nourishing your senses at lauded dining hotspots. 

And further afield, across NSW, the rewarding discoveries roll on with one-of-a-kind stays to uplift and indulge your spirit. From idyllic bush sanctuaries to off-grid farmstays and design-led micro resorts in the Byron Bay hinterland, you’ll find it all and more in this ever-surprising state. Enjoy!

A guide to Sydney's hottest shopping spots

Sydney is known for its distinct neighbourhoods, and each brings with it an equally individual appeal when it comes to shopping. So, consider this your ultimate guide to the harbour city’s hottest spots to browse, buy and dine.

Everything free at Vivid Sydney 2025

Over 23 nights, activations, projections, gigs, performances, talks and food will converge across five vibrant festival zones. The best part? Over 75% of the Vivid Sydney program is free for you to experience. Below find our guide to our top free Vivid Sydney events.  

Unique and immersive stays in NSW

Put your feet up. Exhale, and feel the everyday disappear as you settle into your one-of-a-kind stay. This hotlist will see you kicking back in treehouse retreats, plush beachside lodges, wilderness geodomes and more unique accommodations across New South Wales.