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Goat Island, Sydney Harbour
THAT 'WELCOME TO NSW' FEELING...
New South Wales is bejewelled with natural wonders. But peek a little deeper and you’ll find a treasure trove of hidden gems, glimmering in plain sight. Because it’s not just the landscapes that shine in this marvellous city – Sydney’s luxurious offerings are equally just as captivating.
Kick off at the Event Spotlight, where it all begins with an impressive calendar of shows, showdowns and sporting highlights, with Tough Mudder Sydney and the A-Leagues' Unite Round headlining a hitlist of offerings bringing people together to cheer as one.
For those looking to indulge and explore the harbour city in style, our latest feature, ‘New, renewed and rejuvenating luxe stays in Sydney’ reveals where to find the ultimate urban escapes, combining world-class relaxation and stunning surroundings.
The warm welcomes continue between the vines of the Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains and Country NSW, where lauded producers will fill your glass and soul with authentic hospitality and unique experiences. Follow our roundup, Relax and Rekindle in Wine Country to make solid gold memories in standout stays throughout spring, summer and beyond. Enjoy!
Aster Bar. Credit: InterContinental Sydney
NEW, RENEWED AND REJUVENATING LUXE STAYS IN SYDNEY
Sydney is blessed with some extraordinary hotels, with winning combinations of great location, thoughtful design and refined service. Here are just a few of the city’s newly opened and recently refurbished luxury stays to check out and check into, from a bold new architectural icon rising over the harbour to an ultra-luxe reimagining of a handsome sandstone landmark.
Audrey Wilkinson, Pokolbin
RELAX AND REKINDLE IN NSW WINE COUNTRY
Celebrate food, wine and your favourite people in New South Wales wine country, where gourmet experiences can easily be paired with memorable stays with room for all your loved ones. Get inspired to share your next milestone moment in one of these dreamy locales within easy reach of Sydney.
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine. Credit: Hayward Gallery / Hiroshi Sugimoto
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine | 2 August – 27 October
Immerse yourself in an exclusive encounter with a ground-breaking photographic visionary. Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia will be the largest exhibition of the artist’s work to date and his first major survey in the Southern Hemisphere. The exhibition provides a rare opportunity for Australian audiences to encounter the meticulously crafted, deeply thought-provoking work of the internationally celebrated artist. For more information and tickets, click here.
Street League Skateboarding Sydney | October 12 –
13
The world’s premier professional street skateboarding competition, SLS, returns to Sydney, Australia for an exhilarating two-day event on October 12-13, 2024, at the iconic Ken Rosewall Arena. Witness the world's best skaters compete in the SLS Championship Tour's Sydney Knockout Rounds and Finals. For more information, click here.
SXSW Sydney | 14 – 20 October
South by Southwest (SXSW) Sydney is back in October 2024 with the weeklong event bringing together Asia-Pacific’s pre-eminent creative industries across tech and innovation, games, music and screen. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this annual gathering of visionaries, thought leaders and emerging talents in Sydney’s creative hub. More information available here.
Bowral Classic | 20 October
The highly anticipated Bowral Classic cycling Gran Fondo is returning to the Southern Highlands of New South Wales on Sunday, 20 October 2024. A staple on the cycling calendar, the Bowral Classic presents participants with carefully curated courses that showcase the Southern Highlands region’s stunning countryside. More information available here.
Ultra-Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB | 28 – 30 November
Oceania's Alpine Ultra-Trail, taking place in Australia's alps, the Snowy Mountains, amongst granite outcrops and snow gum forests, is crafted to create the ultimate runner's high. You’ll come for the epic trails and end up staying a while for a cheeky local brew, a spot of fishing or just relaxing lakeside with family and friends in Australia’s ultimate alpine Playground. More information available here.
