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Charlotte Pass Snowy Mountains
WARM UP YOUR WINTER INSPIRATION IN NSW
As temperatures wind down, the action is hotting up as New South Wales’ stellar events calendar spreads the cheer, far and near. And as you’ll see in the Event Spotlight, the good times are already in full swing – tonight in the harbour city, Australian Fashion Week concludes with a ticketed after-party, inviting you to clink glasses with the industry’s chic elite. Plus, the elegance continues at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, which welcomes visionary Art Nouveau artist, Alphonse Mucha, from 15 June.
But you don’t need to wait that long for game-changing inspiration – there’s just one week to go until Vivid Sydney Festival transforms the city’s every picturesque pocket into a pulsing artwork of Light, Music, Food and Ideas. Follow this week’s guide, How to do Vivid Sydney with Kids, for three family-friendly itineraries featuring everything from live music to the Vivid Fire Kitchen, and innovative installations like Embrace, which reacts to human touch.
Further afield, the inspiration rolls on as ‘Four Soul-Warming Winter Road Trips’ leads you across this always surprising state. Ride across the Riverina on The Long Paddock; embrace the romance of the Greater Blue Mountains Drive; revel in the grandeur of the Snowy Valleys Way, and buckle up for the big-sky thrills of the Central to Outback. Whichever route you choose, all roads lead to feelgood winter memories across NSW. Enjoy!
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Vivid Sydney 2023
HOW TO DO VIVID SYDNEY WITH KIDS
Every year Vivid Sydney transforms the Harbour City into a playground of activity for families. From 24 May to 15 June, there’ll be a range of fun and kid-friendly events across Light, Music, Food and Ideas for curious families to choose from. To make things extra easy, we’ve sketched out three location-based itineraries below so you can make the most of your time out-and-about with your kids this Vivid Sydney.
Backcountry, Kosciuszko National Park
FOUR SOUL WARMING WINTER ROAD TRIPS
Hit the road in New South Wales during winter to discover spectacular landscapes, charming towns and ideal cold-weather activities, such as longer walks and cosy pub dinners by a roaring fire. Take a slow sojourn to the Blue Mountains, trace the historic Cobb Highway from the Murray River to the Riverina, or wind your way through outback NSW on a drive from Dubbo to Broken Hill.
Champions of Change: Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs |Until 19 May
This weekend is your last chance to enjoy the multisensory museum experience that provides a window into the life and accomplishments of Ramses the Great There are 181 priceless artefacts including Egyptian treasures and one-of-a-kind relics – many of which have never left Egypt before. There is also a virtual reality experience that takes you on a whirlwind tour of Ramses' most impressive monuments. More information at https://australian.museum/exhibition/ramses/
Ten Thousand Suns, 24th Biennale of Sydney 2024 | Until 10 June
The Biennale of Sydney presents Ten Thousand Suns, from 9 March to 10 June 2024. A free contemporary art festival showcasing local and international artists across multiple galleries and venues. For more information, visit https://www.biennaleofsydney.art/
Australian Little League Baseball Championships | 5 – 10 June
After qualifying via their home state, the best U13 teams will face off against each other for the title of Australian Champion and a trip to the prestigious Little League World Series. Held at Blacktown International Sportspark. For more information, visit https://baseball.com.au/
Alphonse Mucha: Spirit of Art Nouveau | 15 June – 22 September
A major winter blockbuster exhibition on the life and work of one of art’s great stylistic innovators, Alphonse Mucha, leads the Art Gallery of New South Wales 2024 exhibition program. It will be the most comprehensive exhibition of the pioneering and enduringly popular artist’s work ever seen in Australia. For more information, visit https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/exhibitions/mucha/
Vivid Sydney | 24 May – 15 June
The annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology is back from Friday 24 May to 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/
Vivid Ideas: Champions of Change: Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson | 10 JuneGrace Gill, Matildas alumni and journalist, will moderate an inspiring conversation as part of Vivid Ideas with CommBank Matildas’ Mackenzie Arnold and head coach Tony Gustavsson. The chat will explore the dynamic between coach and athlete and offer an in-depth look at the pressures and achievements encountered and their individual journeys in women’s football. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.vividsydney.com/event/ideas/champions-of-change
National Indigenous Art Fair | 29 – 30 June
Indigenous artists from around Australia are set to come together in June for the fifth National Indigenous Art Fair taking place on Gadigal Land in The Rocks, Sydney, at the Overseas Passenger Terminal. Entry is $2.50 to support remote artists attending the event. For more information, visit https://www.niaf.com.au/
Moama Lights | 5 – 28 July
Heading into its fourth year, Moama Lights invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey through sound and light. This year's theme ‘Enchanted Nights: A Celebration of Light’ honours the captivating beauty of Horseshoe Lagoon. The show will capture elements of nature that come to life when the sun sets allowing the vibrant night-time ecosystem of the Lagoon to shine through. There is also ice skating and a beer garden on site. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.visitthemurray.com.au/places-to-go/central/rivercountry/things-to-do/moama-lights-222
