From cellar doors to city eats

As winter continues to cast its cool spell across New South Wales, the state is serving up a fresh wave of flavour, adventure and high-octane excitement to keep your spirits soaring.

Start with a sensory escape to Orange, just a 3.5-hour drive west of Sydney, with this week's hitlist of must-try cellar doors, where vineyard views, cool-climate wines and fireside tastings offer the perfect blend of indulgence and tranquility.

Back in Sydney, seasonal cravings are well and truly on the menu as we take you through a delicious lineup of eats that warm you from the inside out, from street food favourites to decadent desserts, while acclaimed chef Dan Hong shares his go-to spots for eating like local. 

And for those chasing the action, NSW delivers. The World Time Attack Challenge will be revving up Western Sydney with turbocharged thrills and international motorsport energy. Meanwhile, Horizontal Festival brings the very best of NSW regional produce, art, music, culture and more to Bowral in a new and highly anticipated festival, as you’ll see in this week’s Event Spotlight. Enjoy!

Eat like a local with Sydney chef Dan Hong

For celebrity chef Dan Hong, Sydney isn’t just his hometown: it’s a source of endless inspiration for his bold culinary stylings and quirky takes on Asian cuisine. Follow in Dan’s footsteps and you’ll indulge in oysters plucked straight from the Hawkesbury River, taste your way around Chinatown and feel inspired by art on a guided tour of a striking gallery space as you uncover a new side of the harbour city. 

Satisfy your winter cravings, Sydney style 

Whether it’s casual or refined, slow-cooked or wok-seared, dining in Sydney over winter is a celebration of heat and heart, as the city’s multicultural soul and creative food scene come into their own to blend bold flavours with seasonal comforts. Here are just a small sample of the moreish spread of dining experiences that invite you to savour every bite.

9 dreamy cellar doors to visit in Orange

Uncover a new wine experience among the vines in Orange, a 3.5-hour drive west of Sydney. The region produces excellent cool-climate wines, from buttery chardonnay to silky pinot noir. Feel enlivened by the crisp country air as you traipse between its atmospheric cellar doors – including these nine unmissable venues.