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Explore NSW around the clock
New South Wales delivers experiences that shine from morning to midnight. So start your day at one of Sydney’s many family and dog-friendly beaches with our latest round up. Then as the sun sets, uncover after dark adventures all across the state, from mesmerising stargazing trips to night lit walks in the bush. The Sydney Festival will soon also bring bold performances and cultural buzz to Sydney, while Data Dreams: Art and AI invites you to explore creativity at the cutting edge. NSW delivers discovery around the clock, so scroll on to plan your next escape.
How to explore NSW after dark
From incredible astronomy experiences and nighttime adventures revealing Australia’s nocturnal wildlife to luxurious stays custom-made for stargazing, there’s plenty to see and do from dusk to dawn all across New South Wales.
Family and dog-friendly beaches in Sydney
Discover Sydney’s best beaches for family fun and furry friends, from tranquil harbour coves to open ocean stretches that offer the perfect mix of play and relaxation for all ages... and paws!
Sydney Festival
8 - 25 January 2026
Enjoy more than 100 events across Sydney in summer with the Sydney Festival. From the streets to the beach, discover a free and ticketed program of theatre, music, dance, visual art and all the experimental in-between places of live performance.
Data Dreams: Art and AI
21 November - 26 April 2026
Featuring works by leading contemporary artists from around the world, this exhibition throws light on how artists are engaging with artificial intelligence to imagine new ways of being and to consider the implications that these technologies hold for our collective future.
