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Stockton Sand Dunes, Port Stephens
WANDER TO NATURAL WONDERS IN NSW
With red deserts dotted with roos, rainforests alive with birdsong, and sparkling seas filled with whales, New South Wales is a wild playground where nature’s wonders collide and inspire.
So, this week were showcasing stellar ways to go outside and play. Connect to an Australian icon as Get up Close to Koalas in NSW reveals where to experience the warm and fuzzies, with legendary zoos, rescue centres and wild encounters in the Murrumbidgee Valley and Byron Bay area.
Koalas are also a highlight of Port Stephens, where tours to towering dunes, wildlife cruises, and headland hikes are also on offer; check out Explore Port Stephens: A Nature Lover’s Paradise for details.
For a regal touch to your travels, check out Feel like a Royal in New South Wales, and follow a path that connects you with royal experiences, from iconic Sydney landmarks to historic sites and encounters across NSW.
Plus, as you’ll see in the Event Spotlight, there’s a host of happenings to get you outdoors for fresh air and adrenaline. Cycle across the Southern Highlands in the Bowral Classic and explore the Riverina, where the Warbirds Down Under Airshow lights up the big blue skies and you can reenergise amid the Canola Trail’s fields of gold. Enjoy!
Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh
GET UP CLOSE TO KOALAS IN NSW
Feel your heart melt when you encounter koalas in New South Wales. Native to the state, these endearing marsupials known for their big fluffy ears and adorable snoozing habits, are found throughout coastal and Country NSW. Here’s where to admire the iconic creatures at home among the gum trees.
Tomaree Head Summit Walk, Port Stephens
PORT STEPHENS FOR NATURE LOVERS
Port Stephens, a 2.5-hour drive north of Sydney on the New South Wales North Coast, is home to an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty, from koalas to shifting sand dunes to dolphins.
Sydney Marathon 2023. Credit: Sydney Marathon 2023, Brett Hemmings
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Sydney Marathon | 15 September
In one of the world's most scenic events – the Sydney Marathon – you can walk, skip, or run across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. Now an Abbott World Marathon Majors candidate race, whether you are an elite athlete, club runner, gym member, or simply someone who enjoys a social walk or jog, there is a run to suit all fitness levels. Find out more here.
Titanique | From 12 September
Setting sail for Australia, Titanique will play a limited season, exclusive to Sydney at The Grand Electric, from September. When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning blockbuster film Titanic, you get TITANIQUE, off-Broadway’s most award-winning splash hit, which turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia. Tickets are now on sale here.
National Youth Championships | 25 – 28 September
The DoorDash National Youth Championships (NYC) are Australia’s national Touch Football championships for junior participants. Held over four consecutive 12-hour days in late September, the event is one of the premier domestic tournaments on the Touch Football calendar. More information here.
Repco Bathurst 1000 | 10 – 13 October
The Great Race is back! The Repco Bathurst 1000 returns to the iconic Mount Panorama on its traditional date – the second weekend in October for an adrenaline-fueled extravaganza. This bucket-list event is a must for sports fans both new and old. For more information, click here.
Australian Junior Surfing Titles | 24 November – 1 December
The Australian Junior Surfing Titles will be held in the beautiful city of Wollongong. This pinnacle event is rated at 12,000pts for the first place across all individual divisions and the winners of the U16 & U18 Junior Men & Women will earn a spot on the Irukanjis Team to represent Australia at the ISA World Junior Championships. More information available here.
