No Images? Click here WE UNCOVER THE BEST OF NSW THIS MONTHNOVEMBER 2019 EDITIONThe Bucha Shed is the home of Bucha of Byron Kombucha and The Dirty Bucha of Byron (with premium spirits) in Byron Bay, which has recently opened to the public. Bucha is a delicious tasting raw kombucha that uses local ingredients and is produced by Stone & Wood. It’s a great non-alcoholic option if you’re at the bar but not drinking, and the alcoholic version is a healthier version of a mixed drink. The Shed is open on Friday and Saturday for tours and tastings. Visit thebuchaofbyron.com.au The Hills District in Sydney is set to receive a stylish, multilevel hospitality venue this Spring, with a café, Italian restaurant, function space, craft distillery and boutique public bar. Sarino’s restaurant and bar will have an open kitchen and a dining area which will spill into a decadent cocktail bar. The beverage list will include over 200 wines and reinvented classic Italian cocktails. A private function area will sit on level two, and an on-site craft distillery will produce almond liquor for affogatos and fresh limoncello, as well a range of craft spirits. Visit mullanes.com.au Ngaran Ngaran Culture Awareness (NNCA) is Aboriginal owned and operated and runs Aboriginal tourism experiences in the Narooma/Tilba region on the South Coast of NSW, on Yuin Country. Gulaga Mountain and Djirringanj Country are the heartbeat of the Yuin people and as traditional knowledge holders and teachers, NNCA guide visitors on country experiences to connect people to the creation stories. NNCA has refreshed their Djirringanj Dreaming Tour, with a new Indigenous Twist dining experience, a traditional forage and cooking demonstration and a sound healing workshop that includes song, vibration, yidaki and meditation. Visit ngaranaboriginalculture.com The hotel has undergone a coastal makeover, reflecting its enviable location on the southern end of Manly Beach. The fit-out includes new-look accommodation as well as an update to shared spaces, including the hotel’s pool area, lobby and reception area. The apartment kitchenettes have Caesarstone benchtops and plenty of storage. New features include USB wall plugs, wireless Qi chargers and Samsung 55” televisions, and rooms have been brightened with splashes of colour and tropical prints. Visit thesebelmanlybeach.com.au EAT – UNION BANK Perfect for alfresco dining, the Union Bank in Orange will re-open in October with The Schoolhouse Restaurant and The Art House Bar & Courtyard. The iconic venue will celebrate its origins as an art school and original site of Kinross Wolaroi School, with manager Sarah Crowley from Sydney’s Rockpool Bar & Grill leading the team and Dominic Aboud in the kitchen. The restaurant will use local produce and exclusively stock Orange region wines, and the bar will offer snacks and cocktails out the back. Visit theunionbank.com.au TOUR – CITY AND COUNTRY AIR CHARTERS Explore the Mid North Coast via an unforgettable scenic joy flight with City and Country Air Charters, based out of Kempsey Airport. You’ll see breathtaking views of whales (in season), Smoky Cape Lighthouse, Hat Head, Kempsey and Crescent Head and South West Rocks during a half-hour flight. They also offer flights over the Blue Mountains and Orange wine region. Visit cityandcountryaircharters.com.au TOUR – OUTBACK ASTRONOMY The star gazing in the Outback in NSW is second to none, which you’ll discover for yourself at a guided session with Outback Astronomy in Broken Hill. On Fridays, the new Sunset Sizzle experience offers a classic Aussie barbeque dinner under the stars before the core Hang Out With the Stars experience. The latter is a great introduction to astronomy – you’ll view stars with binoculars and a telescope while listening to in-depth explanations of what you are seeing by a knowledgeable guide. Visit visitnsw.com/outback-astronomy DO – ON THE PERCH BIRD PARK The only bird park in NSW has recently added seven new exhibits. Located in Tathra, on the South Coast, the new exhibits will include a conservation precinct, a Central America desert walk-in aviary and a Southern Cassowary and Australian Brush Turkey exhibit. Feed the Southern Cassowarys and hear a special keeper talk inside the enclosure. Twenty additional bird species will live in the park, including a number of species that have never been previously displayed in the region. Visit ontheperch.com.au FEATURED CONTENT PACKAGESWhere to Dine Waterside this Summer in Sydney and NSWTurn up the heat and dine waterside at these Summer hotspots. Why the Snowies are a Cool Summer DestinationSummer in the Snowy Mountains is the perfect time to explore nature and go on If You Love Cricket, Plan Your Visit to Sydney in 2020The Men’s and Women’s ICC T20 World Cup is coming to Australia for the first time in 2020. The global superstars of the game will compete for the world champion title. SPOTLIGHT ON: L'ETAPE AUSTRALIA29-30 November 2019 The 2019 L’Etape Australia event will be held in the Snowy Mountains for the last time in 2019 before it moves to the South Coast in 2020. The largest Tour de France event held outside of France, this thrilling amateur cycling race offers two routes: one is 170 km and takes four to nine hours to complete under full Tour de France professional conditions. The other is 108 km, takes three to six hours and is of medium difficulty. Both routes finish on the banks of Lake Jindabyne and will bring the riders, supporters and local community together in a festive atmosphere. SPOTLIGHT: ON COUNTRY KITCHENThe second series of On Country Kitchen returns to NITV this month. The six episodes will take viewers on an adventure through Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Eurobodalla regions, with celebrity chef and Bundajalung man Mark Olive sourcing fresh produce to create delicious dishes. The hosts meet local Indigenous characters, community members and producers including the people behind Kangaroo Valley Olives; Woodstock Chocolate Co in Milton; Bulwarra Bees Honey in Berrima; McAsh Oysters in Batemans Bay; Shoalhaven Gourmet Mushrooms in Termeil and many others. The show offers simple tips to help home cooks as well as educating views about how to use native ingredients. SYDNEY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 24 October - 10 November – Sculpture by the Sea Until 30 November – Hello Koalas at Royal Botanic Garden 1-2 November – Real Festival 1-10 November – The Festival of 1 November - 14 December – Così, Sydney Theatre Company 2 November 2019 - 8 March 2020 – Sydney International Art Series: Japan Supernatural 8 November 2019 - 16 February 2020 – Sydney International Art Series: Cornelia Parker 9-10 November – Southeast Aboriginal Arts Market 24 November – Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney 27 November – 2019 Aria Awards Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach REGIONAL EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 1-3 November – Perfect Light Film Festival 2-3 November – Carcoar Cup Running Festival 2-10 November - Oberon Outdoor Week 3 November – Woolgoolga Blues and Berries Festival 8-10 November – Return to Rio 14-17 November – Mullum 14-17 November – Kennards Hire 22-24 November – Coates Hire Newcastle 500 23 November – Perricoota Pop and 29-30 November – L’Etape by Le Tour 30 Nov – 1 Dec - Jetblack Wild Wombat MTB Challenge |