No images? Click here THAW YOUR AWE IN NEW SOUTH WALESWith standout restaurants, the world’s best art galleries and theatres, an attraction inducted to the Ecotourism Australia Hall of Fame, and everything from indoor climbing to escape rooms to experience, New South Wales boasts countless ways to play in the cosy indoors. But there’s a lot to gain from rugging up against the chill for outdoor thrills – and a fired-up sense of adventure is just the start. Ahead of this weekend’s school holidays, the Event Spotlight is packed with stellar events to inspire you. Hit the road to Echuca Moama, where the Moama Lights festival is filling the bush with colour and creativity . In the harbour city tomorrow night, thousands of voices will cheer as one when the Wallabies and Wallaroos take on Wales and Fiji in the ultimate double header, with the rugby action continuing on 20 July. Plus, as NAIDOC Week highlights our rich Aboriginal cultural heritage from 7-14 July, there’s an array of art, shows, workshops and talks to enjoy. Afterwards, your cultural discoveries continue as Aboriginal-led tours foster a deep connection to the communities and landscapes that make this state so unique. Our comprehensive roundup, ‘Awe-Inspiring Aboriginal Experiences in NSW’, showcases perspective-refreshing adventures like quad-biking over sacred dunes and Indigenous storytelling sessions atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ready to keep your adrenaline flowing with a ski trip along the Roof of Australia? Consider this week’s guide, ‘Ski In, Bliss Out in the Snowy Mountains’, your ultimate ski trip hitlist, starring legendary resorts, family owned manors, and more. Enjoy! Aboriginal Tour, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney AWE-INSPIRING ABORIGINAL EXPERIENCES IN NSWWith 60,000 years of living Aboriginal heritage, New South Wales is a treasure trove of cultural wonders, with many of them hidden in plain sight. And whether you’re being moved by the timeless heartbeat embedded in Sydney’s streetscapes or exploring ancient trails across the Outback, Aboriginal cultural tours can refresh your perspective and deepen your connection to this ever-surprising state. This handpicked selection of some of NSW’s most sought-after Aboriginal-led experiences will see you enjoying art, food, cruises, iconic landmarks and wild landscapes through First Nations’ eyes. Charlotte Pass, Snowy Mountains WHERE TO FIND ON-THE-SLOPE STAYS IN THE SNOWY MOUNTAINSGet your skis strapped in and scoot out the front door at these ski-in, ski-out Snowy Mountains stays. The famous New South Wales snowfields are dotted with lodgings that are right on the snow, near the chairlifts and ready to welcome you into a cozy room after an action-packed day. Sydney SuperNight 2024. Credit: Supercars EVENT SPOTLIGHTAlphonse Mucha: Spirit of Art Nouveau | 15 June – 22 September Wallabies v Wales & Wallaroos v Fiji – Sydney Double Header | 6 July Sydney SuperNight | 19 – 21 July Wallabies v Georgia | 20 July Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine | 2 August – 27 October 2024 Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash | 15 – 17 August Sydney Marathon | 15 September |