Feast your senses in New South Wales

Whether you seek inspiration between the vines of wine country, on the tables of notable restaurants, or on the walls of cutting-edge galleries, summer in NSW is a feast for the senses – and now’s the time to dig in!

For starters, we’re whetting your appetite for culinary adventures with a roundup of the state’s freshest nosh spots. From Sydney’s just-opened Japanese dining hub to Greek by the beach, and unmissable options in Yamba and Orange, we’re showcasing the standout flavour stations serving innovation – and memories – on a platter.

And, charge your glasses for our handpicked selection of great escapes: this week we’re refreshing your palate with an unforgettable road trip itinerary that embraces NSW’s unique combination of wine, dining and wildlife.

In the Event Spotlight, summer’s hottest happenings are making the world take notice. In fact, NSW’s art experiences have just taken centre-stage in ArtReview’s Power 100 list, with the work of Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi  – the Biennale of Sydney’s game-changing curator, who was named the world’s most influential person in art –  and artists Cao Fei and Julie Mehretu all on show in the Harbour City. Enjoy!

The hottest new restaurants in Sydney and NSW for 2024

NSW’s latest culinary evolution sees the state explode with new, delicious ideas. In Sydney, a renowned art gallery hosts an experimental rooftop concept, and one of the world’s best restaurants opens in a renovated pub. Regionally, a stylish seafood restaurant takes oyster service to the next level, winery dining rooms look over their glorious vineyard estates, and a cafe empowers the local Aboriginal community while serving up native produce. This summer rewrite your restaurant hitlist – these are the most delicious, beautiful and cutting-edge new openings in NSW.

Enjoy wine and wildlife on this road trip from Sydney 

A road trip in New South Wales offers something special for everyone. Whether it’s spectacular landscapes and incredible flora and fauna that set your heart racing, or food and drink experiences to impress even the most serious of gastronomes, this unforgettable road trip – an 11-day loop that starts and ends in the sparkling capital – combines 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.