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The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Credit: Eugene Tan
STOKE YOUR IMAGINATION IN NSW
Nature’s creativity is at its spectacular best across New South Wales as Spring’s extravagant colours light up more than 870 national parks and charming gardens. And with a living panorama of cultural highlights, luxe stays and lesser-known hotspots, it's no surprise that Sydney, crowned Best City in the World by Conde Nast Traveller in their 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, offers all the ways to play as Summer approaches.
As you’ll see in this week’s Event Spotlight, a world-class roster of offerings is spreading the buzz far and wide. Next weekend, Picton’s charming rural scenery will be charged with adrenaline as brave competitors put their grit to the test in Tough Mudder Sydney.
Back in town, SXSW Sydney returns to cement the harbour city’s rep as the creative industries capital of the Asia-Pacific region, uniting the world’s brightest minds for seven days of workshops, talks, gigs, games and screenings from 14 October.
But, as you’ll see in Discover Sydney’s Creative Soul In The Lead Up to SXSW Sydney 2024, Sydney is inspired and inspiring 24/7, with trailblazing art and festivals to stoke your imagination anytime you visit.
Further afield, memories are served on a platter on the Sapphire Coast Oyster Trail, where you’ll sample the prized marine morsels at their briny source and savour everything from farm-to-table dining to glamping. Enjoy!
Central Park, Chippendale
DISCOVER SYDNEY’S CREATIVE SOUL IN THE LEAD UP TO SXSW SYDNEY 2024
From street art and experimental artists to festivals that take over the city and grandstand international acts, Sydney is shaped by an innovative spirit and creative soul. From 14-20 October 2024, Sydney will once again transform into a vibrant creative hub, welcoming the world’s most inspired thinkers to celebrate film, music, tech and culture. In the lead up and during SXSW Sydney 2024, discover why the Harbour City is the ultimate creative playground.
Captain Sponge's Magical Oyster Tour, Pambula
WHERE TO FIND THE BEST OYSTERS ON THE SAPPHIRE COAST
Oysters need the clearest, cleanest waters to thrive, and the waters around the Sapphire Coast, are some of the most pristine in the state. For that reason, the southern New South Wales region, just north of the border with Victoria, is known as one of the best oyster regions in the country. Get to the coast during the season – October to June – to try the best.
Bowral Classic. Credit: Bowral Classic
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Repco Bathurst 1000 | 10 – 13 October
The Great Race is back! The Repco Bathurst 1000 returns to the iconic Mount Panorama on its traditional date – the second weekend in October for an adrenaline-fueled extravaganza. This bucket-list event is a must for sports fans both new and old. For more information, click here.
Tough Mudder | October 12 – 13
Tough Mudder Sydney will be the ultimate playground this October. 5K and 15K options, up to 20 obstacles, plenty of mud and all the mayhem that comes with it. Tough Mudder Sydney is back and as iconic as ever. More mud, more mayhem, and more epic fails. 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.
Australian Junior Surfing Titles | 24 November – 1 December
The Australian Junior Surfing Titles will be held in the beautiful city of Wollongong. This pinnacle event is rated at 12,000pts for the first place across all individual divisions and the winners of the U16 & U18 Junior Men & Women will earn a spot on the Irukanjis Team to represent Australia at the ISA World Junior Championships. More information available here.
