Your ultimate winter playground…

As winter’s crisp, clear days and bright starry nights light up the state’s spectacular wilderness playgrounds – from Kosciuszko’s frosty slopes to coastal trails where every stroll is a whale-watching opportunity – now’s the time to swap your chills for outdoor thrills across New South Wales.

You don’t need to venture far to unleash your spirit of adventure, either. As you’ll see in this week’s issue, Sydney’s seasonal go-out-and-play list includes everything from ice-skating and family-friendly festivals to fishing charters and pulse-pumping trail runs. Plus, legendary athlete Nedd Brockmann shares his sure-fire ways to level up your downtime with his curated collection of must-dos.

Got your sights set a little higher? With ski season in full swing, there’s no better time to climb onto the Roof of Australia – and our guide to the Snowy Mountains shows you exactly where to go, stay and chase your ultimate rush.

And with the state’s jam-packed calendar keeping the good times rolling through winter, spring and beyond, this week’s Event Spotlight dives into the Sydney Fringe Festival and iconic Deni Ute Muster – two standout happenings that embody the art, soul and boundless inspiration of this always-surprising state. Enjoy!

How Nedd Brockmann recharges in Sydney

Lace up and follow Nedd Brockmann on his ultimate day in Sydney! From an invigorating run through the city's beautiful harbour foreshore, to downtime at his favourite recovery centre, his curated guide has all the stops to help you move, recharge and refuel in style.

Where to find on-the-slope stays in the Snowy Mountains

Get your skis strapped in and scoot out the front door at these ski-in, ski-out Snowy Mountains stays. The famous New South Wales snowfields are dotted with lodgings that are right on the snow, near the chairlifts and ready to welcome you into a cozy room after an action-packed day.

Outdoor adventures for every winter day

Winter in Sydney isn’t about hibernating – it’s your open invitation to move and be moved, to tap into the city’s enlivening energy as you hotfoot it on coastal tracks, test your grit in world-class races, and more. Here are five invigorating ways to kickstart your winter of wonder in the Harbour City.