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Autumn adventures beckon...
From Sydney Harbour’s glittery skyline to the sprawling horizons of Country NSW, New South Wales sets the stage for every adventure under the autumn sun. And whether you’re keen to stretch your legs on legendary coastal trails or hit the road for World Heritage mountain playgrounds, every journey leads to inspiration in this diverse, surprising state.
Feel the rush of discovery as you set off on an immersive quest for wine, wildlife and adrenaline on an 11-day driving holiday. This week’s feature guides you to all the flavours and frolics of Sydney, the Hunter Valley and beyond, for everything from hot air ballooning to wildlife glamping, cellar-door discoveries and moreish dining.
Prefer a shorter road trip where thrills and chills combine? Check out our South Coast roundup for hang gliding, skydiving, beachside brunch, luxe stays, exciting on-farm events showcasing regional produce and more.
Back in Sydney, the Event Spotlight is packed with art and culture happenings to fire up your imagination, with Cerith Wyn Evans’ groundbreaking installations lighting up the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Museum of Sydney unveiling its illuminating Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country show from 17 April. Enjoy!
Recharge in the South Coast on a short break
Even if you have only a few days to explore, the South Coast’s sights and experiences will still refresh you, inside and out. So sip cool-climate wines, rejuvenate in luxury accommodation, or stay and play in one of many charming towns along this stunning coastal region.
Enjoy wine and wildlife on this road trip from Sydney
A road trip in New South Wales offers something special for everyone, especially when you combine some of the state’s most entrancing destinations for wine, dining and wildlife, including the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and the Central Coast.
Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country
17 April - 02 November
Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country on at the Museum of Sydney, explores the development of the NSW colony through a selection of significant historical maps, plans, sketches, artworks and objects from the Museums of History NSW and other institutional collections, alongside picturesque colonial landscape prints from the collection of Beat Knoblauch.
Cerith Wyn Evans
6 June - 19 October
Cerith Wyn Evans creates epic contemporary environments of light and sound in our major winter exhibition. Conceived as if the audience were strolling through a Japanese garden, the exhibition will invite visitors to meditate and contemplate their own passage through space and time across a selection of major works, some never been seen before in Australia.
