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SYDNEY & NEW SOUTH WALES
EVENTS CALENDAR
AUGUST 2018 - JUNE 2019
SYDNEY & NEW SOUTH WALES and David Goldblatt, Coates Hire
EVENTS CALENDAR
Newcastle 500, the new Australian
premiere of Tim Rice and Andrew
Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical –
Evita, the 2018 NRL Grand Final,
the Blackmores Sydney Running
J U L Y 2 016 – J U N E 2 0 1 7 Festival and of course Vivid Sydney,
the world’s largest festival of light,
music and ideas.
There is also a great range of rural
and regional NSW events including
the Australian Surf Festival in Tweed
On behalf of the NSW Government,
Heads, Flavours of Mudgee, the Deni
it gives me great pleasure to
Ute Muster in Deniliquin, L’Etape
present the 2018-19 Sydney
by Le Tour de France in the Snowy
and NSW Events Calendar;
Mountains, the Grafton Jacaranda
your essential guide to the
Festival and the TOYOTA Country
fantastic range of activities and
Music Festival Tamworth.
entertainment on offer across
Sydney and regional NSW. I encourage you to make the most
of this impressive 2018-19 Sydney
Through our tourism and major
and NSW Events Calendar and take
events agency, Destination NSW, we
some time to visit all the iconic
are growing the State’s economy by
and unique attractions, events and
securing major events and attracting
getaways as there’s plenty to see
record numbers of visitors to NSW.
and do… and it’s all in our backyard.
We are committed to building a
top-class major events calendar
and promoting our incredible State
The Hon. Adam Marshall
around the world.
Minister for Tourism
This calendar reveals the impressive and Major Events
line-up of sporting, arts, cultural
and lifestyle events to be staged
over the coming year. Some of
these highlights include the
premiere season of the blockbuster
musical – Jersey Boys, The Sydney
International Art Series – Masters
of Modern Art from the Hermitage
sydney.com | visitnsw.com
CONTENTS
SYDNEY AND NSW HIGHLIGHT EVENTS 2018-2019 4
AUGUST 2018 6 CONNECT WITH SYDNEY
SEPTEMBER 2018 10
OCTOBER 2018 14
NOVEMBER 2018 18
DECEMBER 2018 22 /seesydney /sydney_sider @sydney #ilovesydney
JANUARY 2019 24
FEBRUARY 2019 26
CONNECT WITH REGIONAL NSW
MARCH 2019 28
APRIL 2019 30
MAY 2019 32
JUNE 2019 34 /visitnsw /NewSouthWales #NewSouthWales
@visitnsw
DISCOVER REGIONAL NSW 36
EXPERIENCE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF SYDNEY AND SURROUNDS 40
For full disclaimer please see outside back cover
SYDNEY AND NSW HIGHLIGHT EVENTS
AUGUST 2018 AUGUST 2018 SEPTEMBER 2018 OCTOBER 2018
AUSTRALIAN SURF FESTIVAL SNOWTUNES NEWCASTLE INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL ART SERIES:
10 - 27 August 31 August – 1 September SUPERMOTO DAVID GOLDBLATT*
Tweed Coast Jindabyne 1 – 2 September 19 October – 3 March 2019
Newcastle Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
NOVEMBER 2018 DECEMBER 2018 JANUARY 2019 FEBRUARY 2019
EXHIBITIONISM: THE ROLLING STONES MIRROR DINGHY PRE WORLD / WORLD TOYOTA COUNTRY MUSIC SYDNEY GAY AND LESBIAN MARDI GRAS
EXHIBIT, DELIVERED BY DHL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018 - 2019 FESTIVAL TAMWORTH 17 February – 3 March
November 2018 – February 2019 26 December – 6 January 2019 18 – 27 January Various locations across Sydney
ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour Sydney Tamworth
MARCH 2019 APRIL 2019 MAY 2019 JUNE 2019
AON SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIAN LITTLE LEAGUE
SCULPTURE AT SCENIC WORLD NAROOMA OYSTER FESTIVAL
ROWING REGATTA BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
12 April – 12 May 3 – 4 May
25 – 31 March 5 – 10 June
Blue Mountains Narooma
Sydney International Rowing Centre, Penrith Lismore
*David Goldblatt. Shop assistant, Orlando West, 1972, silver gelatin photograph on fibre-based
4 | sydney.com paper, image courtesy the artist and Goodman Gallery, Johannesburg © the artist. visitnsw.com | 5
Reigning Men: Fashion in Red Rooster Sydney
AUGUST 2018
Menswear 1715-2015 SuperNight 300
Until 14 October 3 - 4 August
Reigning Men explores the history Buckle up for a massive night of
of men’s fashionable dress from Supercars racing action.
the 18th century to the present. Eastern Creek.
Powerhouse Museum.
GIO 2018 IWRF Wheelchair
James Cameron – Challenging Rugby World Championship
the Deep Exhibition 5 - 10 August
Until 30 January 2019 The world’s top 12 wheelchair
Journey to the depths of the ocean rugby teams will battle for the title.
with this immersive exhibition that Sydney Olympic Park.
traces Cameron’s lifelong pursuit
of deep ocean exploration. Bangalow Music Festival
Australian National 10 - 12 August
Maritime Museum. Southern Cross soloists present the
2018 Bangalow Music Festival, a
Kiama Bodyboard King Pro unique long weekend getaway full
30 July - 9 August of world-class chamber music.
The world’s best bodyboarders will Bangalow.
compete in Australia’s only World
Tour Event. Australian Surf Festival
Kiama Surf Beach and surrounding 10 - 27 August
South Coast beaches. The beautiful Tweed Coast region
shapes as the perfect venue
Winter Fire Festival where the national surfing
3 - 5 August titles will be decided.
Experience bonfires at local Tweed Coast.
wineries, cellar doors and
orchards and enjoy food from open Aroma Coffee and
fire pits, gourmet food trucks and Chocolate Festival
a night market. 11 - 12 August
Orange. Featuring over 80 stalls and a full
program of coffee and chocolate
inspired cooking demonstrations.
Maitland.
It is said that Bangalow’s town name came from an Aboriginal word,
“Bangalla”, believed to mean a type of palm tree.
6 sydney.com | visitnsw.com v James Cameron – Challenging the Deep Exhibition 7
Bledisloe Cup – Love Seafood 2018
AUGUST 2018
Qantas Wallabies v All Blacks August
18 August Head to glorious Port Stephens to
The unmissable trans-Tasman celebrate sensational seafood and
rivalry continues when the Qantas the tastiest fresh fare the region
Wallabies face the New Zealand has to offer.
All Blacks. Port Stephens.
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
Snowtunes
Sculpture on Clyde 31 August - 1 September
25 August - 2 September The ultimate two-day music
A 9-day event featuring world- festival at the base of the
class sculpture works from Snowy Mountains.
Australia and overseas. Jindabyne.
Batemans Bay and Bawley Point.
MAAS Group Dubbo
Stampede Running Festival
26 August
Run close to zoo animals and the
Macquarie River at this festival.
Taronga Western Plains Zoo,
Dubbo.
Jersey Boys
From 29 August
Jersey Boys is the true-life story of
the rise to stardom of Franki Valli
and the Four Seasons.
Capitol Theatre, Haymarket.
The first official Bledisloe Cup match was held at
Sydney Cricket Ground on July 2, 1932.
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Sample Food Festival Sydney Contemporary
SEPTEMBER 2018
1 September 13 - 16 September
Sample great food at the Australasia’s premier
festival celebrating local international art fair.
growers and chefs. Carriageworks, Eveleigh.
Bangalow.
Evita
Tamworth Cycling Festival 13 September - 3 November
1 – 2 September This Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd
Celebrate cycling with a program Webber musical stars Tina Arena.
of events to suit every level. Sydney Opera House.
Tamworth.
Blackmores Sydney Running
Newcastle International Festival
Supermoto 16 September
1 - 2 September One of the most scenic and
Fast and furious on and off-road spectacular courses is back.
motorcycle action in the heart of Sydney.
the city.
Tulip Time
Newcastle.
18 September - 1 October
Write Around the Murray Festival One of Australia’s oldest and
5 - 9 September largest floral festivals showcasing
Gather in Albury for a vibrant 100,000 tulips.
boutique festival of reading, writing, Corbett Gardens, Bowral.
illustration and storytelling.
Grazing Down the Lachlan
Albury LibraryMuseum and
21 - 23 September
surrounding venues.
Enjoy an exciting long lunch with
Broken Heel Festival fine food along The Lachlan River.
7 - 9 September Forbes.
See stunning drag artists and
Men’s Masters Australian Hockey
entertainers descend on this
Championships
Outback city.
21 September - 6 October
Broken Hill.
Featuring men’s teams from each
State and Territory competing in a
number of age categories.
Lismore & Ballina.
There are over 150 species of tulips with over 3,000 different varieties.
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Flavours of Mudgee Murrumbateman Moving Feast
SEPTEMBER 2018
22 September 29 - 30 September
Experience a range of local wine, A weekend degustation of fine
gourmet food and produce. wines and sumptuous food at
Mudgee leading local wineries.
Murrumbateman
Giiyong Festival
22 September Southern Highlands
Celebrate Aboriginal culture through Food and Wine Festival
music, dance, art and food. 29 - 30 September
Eden A two-day event featuring local
entertainers, fresh produce and
FFA National Youth
wine tastings.
Championships for Boys
Bradman Oval, Bowral
24 - 28 September
Footballers from across Australia 2018 NRL Telstra Premiership
compete in this prestigious Grand Final Sydney
youth tournament. 30 September
Coffs Harbour Be part of history and witness
the ultimate battle to see which
Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk
NRL Club will be crowned
28 September – 2 October
2018 Premiers.
See the work of renowned artists
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park
displayed in nature and enjoy tours,
workshops and more. Gears and Beers Festival 2018
Brunswick Heads 30 September
A day of picturesque cycling
Deni Ute Muster routes, bespoke bike builders,
28 - 29 September and a craft beer and cider festival
A family event attracting visitors to at the finish line.
one of the flattest plains on earth. Wagga Wagga
Deniliquin
AFL Masters National Carnival
Woolgoolga Curryfest 30 September - 6 October
29 September Large participation AFL masters
Celebrate Woolgoolga’s Punjabi football event, includes the
heritage with music, dancing and Women’s Masters.
curries from all over the world. Coffs Harbour
Woolgoolga
Mudgee’s population went from 200 to 20,000 in the late
19th century, due to the NSW gold rush.
12 v 2018 NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final Sydney sydney.com | visitnsw.com 13
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Illawarra Festival of Wood
OCTOBER 2018
4 - 7 October 12 - 14 October
The most prestigious race in A three-day event held at Bulli
Australian motorsport, on one of Showground to inspire, preserve
the world’s greatest race tracks. and appreciate the traditions of
Bathurst. working with wood.
Wollongong.
Moruya’s Granite Town
Music Festival Orange Wine Festival
6 October 12 - 21 October
See a talented line-up of Showcasing delicious cool-
Australian funk, reggae climate wines, talented chefs and
and indie music that will delicious local produce.
captivate audiences. Orange.
Moruya.
Riverlights Multicultural Festival
The Australian Ballet: 13 October
Ballet Under the Stars A celebration of cultural diversity
6 October and the extended multicultural
A free outdoor performance of community based in the Hunter.
world-class ballet. Sample food and enjoy
Sydney International performances and activities.
Regatta Centre, Penrith. The Levee, Central Maitland.
Warbirds Downunder Airshow The Everest
12 - 13 October 13 October
Warbirds Downunder offer a The very best sprinters converge
Friday evening program and full onto Royal Randwick, in what is
airshow on Saturday with over the World’s Richest Turf Race.
70 participating aircraft over Royal Randwick, Sydney.
the two days.
Sydney International Art Series:
Temora.
Masters of Modern Art from the
Hermitage
13 October - 3 March 2019
Featuring groundbreaking works
by the most influential figures of
modern art.
Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Orange is the well-known birthplace of Australia’s famous poet Paul Gauguin, Te avae no Maria. The Month of Mary (detail) 1899, Inv GE 6515, Photo: © The State
Banjo Paterson in 1864. Hermitage Museum 2018
14 sydney.com | visitnsw.com v Masters of Modern Art from the Hermitage 15
Sydney International Art Series: Outlandish 2018 Outlander Fan
OCTOBER 2018
David Goldblatt Gathering
19 October - 3 March 2019 20 - 21 October
A retrospective of one of the Celebrate the Outlander TV
greatest photographers of our time. series over two days in the Glen
An insight into South Africa’s people Innes Highlands.
and turbulent history. Glen Innes
Museum of Contemporary Art
Invictus Games Sydney 2018
Australia
20 - 27 October
DREAM Festival The spirit of mateship will shine
18 - 28 October as the world comes together to
A festival of entertainment, visual celebrate the unconquerable spirit
arts, music and a huge light and of our wounded warriors.
lantern spectacular. Various locations across Sydney
Dubbo
Bowral Classic
Sculpture by the Sea 21 October
18 October - 4 November A one-day Gran Fondo Cyclo-
See the iconic stretch of Sydney Sportif held in the pristine
coastline transformed into a two- Southern Highlands.
kilometre long sculpture park. Bowral
Bondi Beach to Tamarama Beach
Sand N Sea Festival
Wingham Akoostik Music Festival 26 - 28 October
19 - 21 October This inaugural three-day
Three brilliant days of music in the multisport event showcases
beautiful Manning Valley on the the beauty of Huskisson’s beaches
NSW mid coast. and parks.
Wingham Huskisson
Cotton Capital Country Grafton Jacaranda Festival
Music Muster 27 October - 4 November
20 – 21 October Celebrate the jacaranda trees
Weekend country music festival in lining Grafton’s streets with an
the heart of the small town of Wee array of marvellous festival events.
Waa with headline act, Beccy Cole. Grafton
Wee Waa
Sculpture by the Sea is the largest,
free outdoor sculpture exhibition in the world.
16 v Invictus Games Sydney 2018 sydney.com | visitnsw.com 17Exhibitionism: The Rolling Port Stephens Toyota NSW Pro
NOVEMBER 2018
Stones Exhibit, delivered by DHL 8 - 13 November
November 2018 - February 2019 The world’s best surfers compete in
An interactive music exhibition, the 2018 elite Championship Tour.
with 500 Rolling Stones items. Port Stephens.
ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour.
The Bay Games
Tag World Cup 2018 10 - 11 November
1 - 4 November A functional fitness festival with
Over 190 teams anticipated to water and land based events.
travel from abroad to participate. Jervis Bay.
Coffs Harbour.
Monster Energy
Real Festival AUS-X Open Sydney
2 - 3 November 9 - 10 November
The Nepean River transforms with The world’s best Supercross and
art, music, markets and food. FMX riders go head-to-head.
Penrith. Qudos Bank Arena,
Sydney Olympic Park.
Carcoar Cup Running Festival
3 - 4 November National Indigenous
Running courses and events for Touch Football Knockout
all ages and abilities. 14 - 16 November
Carcoar. This new event promotes a healthy
lifestyle for kids and adults.
Blues and Berries Fair
Dubbo.
4 November
Enjoy great Blues and Roots Legends of League Tournament
music in Australia’s 15 - 17 November
Blueberry Capital. Enjoy “Old School” Rugby League,
Woolgoolga. where “Legends” compete.
Gosford.
2018 NSW Open Golf
Championship Aviatex
8 - 11 November 15 - 17 November
Walk the fairways alongside Aviation trade exposition,
the stars of the PGA Tour industry forum and aviation
of Australasia. careers showcase.
Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club. Sydney Metro Airport, Bankstown
Port Stephens is known for its population
of fairy penguins which can be seen all year round.
18 sydney.com | visitnsw.com v Real Festival 19Kennards Hire Rally Australia Jazz in the Vineyards
NOVEMBER 2018
15 - 18 November 24 November
The Australian leg of the 2018 FIA Food and jazz in an amphitheatre
World Rally Championship. featuring James Morrison.
Coffs Coast Pokolbin
Mullum Music Festival Perricoota Pop & Pour Festival
15 - 18 November 24 November
Celebrate culture through national Progressive food, wine & music.
and international music. Moama
Mullumbimby
IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney
Australian Open Golf 25 November
Championship Race the World’s Best IRONMAN
15 - 18 November 70.3.
The world’s best converge for the Western Sydney
pinnacle event in Australian golf.
Gillette T20 INTL: Australia v India
The Lakes Golf Club, Sydney
25 November
Star WarsTM Identities: Don’t miss the action, fun and
The Exhibition excitement of the Gillette T20 INTL
16 November 2018 - 10 June 2019 when Australia meet India.
An interactive exhibition featuring Sydney Cricket Ground
200 original Star Wars objects. 2018 ARIA Awards & ARIA Week
Powerhouse Museum, Ultimo 28 November
Coates Hire Newcastle 500 A celebration of Australian music.
23 - 25 November Sydney
Three days of Supercars street Fairgrounds Festival
racing to decide the Championship. 30 November - 1 December
Newcastle Enjoy live music, gourmet eats
seeDUNGOG Regional Arts and artisan markets.
and Culture Trail Berry Showgrounds
23 – 25 November Perfect Light Film Festival
Experience vibrant local arts 30 November – 2 December
and culture. A free short film festival,
Dungog Shire and surrounds with local and national talent.
Broken Hill
The very first ARIA Awards were held in 1987 and hosted by Sir Elton John.
Winners included INXS, Crowded House and John Farnham.
20 v Australian Open Golf Championship sydney.com | visitnsw.com 21Great Australian Beer Festival Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
DECEMBER 2018
1 December 26 December
The festival showcases a variety The start of this challenging
of breweries, local restaurants, race is a Boxing Day tradition on
food trucks and local and Sydney Harbour.
national performers. Sydney Harbour..
QE2 Square, Albury.
Mirror Dinghy Pre Worlds /
L’Étape Australia by World Championships
Le Tour de France 2018 - 2019
1 December 26 December - 6 January 2019
The only amateur cycling event in Spend 12 fabulous Summer days
Australia with fully closed roads of family-friendly activities on and
and professional Tour de France off the water against the glorious
conditions. backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
Snowy Mountains (Jindabyne, Sydney..
Thredbo/Perisher).
Formula 1.0 Gliding Grand Prix
Macquarie Bondi to 27 December – 6 January 2019
Bronte Ocean Swim A new gliding competition bringing
2 December the growing sport of gliding into
Competitors swim 2.4km and the 21st century. A family and
will finish at the Bronte SLSC, the spectator-friendly event held
world’s first Surf Life Saving Club. over 11 days.
Bondi Beach, Sydney. Leeton.
8th AACTA Awards Sydney New Year’s Eve
presented by Foxtel 31 December
5 December Sydney welcomes in the New
Celebrating the best of Australian Year with spectacular fireworks
film and television in 2018. displays at 9pm and midnight.
Sydney. Sydney Harbour.
Woolworths Carols in the Domain
22 December
Australia’s largest free Christmas
concert, featuring Australian and
international artists.
The Domain, Sydney.
The first recorded New Year’s Eve party was held over
4,000 years ago by the ancient Babylonians.
22 sydney.com | visitnsw.com v L’Étape Australia by Le Tour de France 23Domain Pink Test: Yabun Festival
JANUARY 2019
Australia v India 26 January
3 – 7 January Australia’s largest festival of
A new era for Australian Test indigenous culture.
cricket begins this summer with Camperdown, Sydney.
our biggest challenge yet as we
Surfest Newcastle Australia
take on the world’s best, India.
27 January - 3 March
Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia’s largest festival of
Parkes Elvis™ Festival surfing hosts the world’s best
9 - 13 January professional men, women and
Enjoy a jam-packed five-day junior surfers.
program with over 150 events. Newcastle.
Parkes.
LIQUI MOLY Bathurst 12 Hour
Gillette ODI: Australia v India 31 January - 3 February
12 January Globally recognised international
Experience world class cricket, GT endurance race at the home of
with plenty of extra summer Australian motorsport.
entertainment in and around Bathurst.
the ground.
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the
Sydney Cricket Ground.
Chocolate Factory
TOYOTA Country Music Festival From January
Tamworth Step inside a world of pure
18 - 27 January imagination as Roald Dahl’s
An iconic music festival featuring delicious tale opens its factory
more than 700 artists at over doors in Sydney.
100 venues. Capitol Theatre.
Tamworth.
Sydney Festival
Australia Day From January
26 January The city comes alive with a
Music, entertainment and plenty cultural celebration of performing
of free fun for the family. arts and big ideas.
Various locations across Sydney Various locations across Sydney.
and NSW.
Fred Astaire and Peter Sellers called author Roald Dahl, asking to portray Willy
Wonka in the first film adaptation. The part eventually went to Gene Wilder.
24 v Gillette ODI: Australia v India sydney.com | visitnsw.com 25HSBC Sydney 7s Shimano Husky
FEBRUARY 2019
1 - 3 February Triathlon Festival
A weekend of international rugby 22 - 24 February
7s action! Support the Aussie men This triathlon features distance
& women as they battle it out. triathlons and more.
Spotless Stadium, Huskisson.
Sydney Olympic Park.
TreX Cross Triathlon National
Southern 80 Championships
8 - 10 February 23 February
The world’s largest water ski race Swim, MTB and trail run in one of
offers thrills along the Murray River. Australia’s best off road triathlons.
Echuca-Moama. Snowy Mountains.
Snowies Mountain Bike Festival Bendigo Bank Tumbafest 2019
8 - 10 February 23 - 24 February
Join one of Australia’s best MTB Celebration of music, wine and food.
festivals over 3 days and 6 stages. Tumbarumba.
Snowy Mountains.
Trail Run Australia |
The Riverboats Music Festival Snowies Ultra Trail Run Festival
15 - 17 February 24 February
Murray River’s premier outdoor Ultra, half marathon, 5k and 12k
music event. trail run events.
Echuca-Moama. Snowy Mountains.
Bowl-A-Rama Bondi nudie Australian
16 - 17 February Boardriders Battle
Australia’s biggest professional February
skateboarding competition. The biggest grassroots
Bondi. boardriders event in Australia.
Newcastle Main Beach.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian
Mardi Gras Sydney Chinese
17 February - 3 March New Year Festival
The world’s loudest and proudest February
celebration of LGBTQI diversity. Celebrate the Year of the Pig.
Various locations across Sydney. Various locations across Sydney.
The Snowy Mountains are mainland Australia’s only true alpine region, and
are thus a hotspot for skiing and other winter sports and activities.
26 sydney.com | visitnsw.com v HSBC Sydney 7s 27The Cobargo Folk Festival Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
MARCH 2019
1 - 3 March - West Side Story
Celebrate folk music and culture 22 March - 21 April
from Australia and around An all-singing, all dancing
the world. Enjoy great music, production of the landmark
workshops and events suitable musical on the iconic floating
for all. harbour stage.
Cobargo Showground. Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point.
FIH Hockey Pro League Aon Sydney International
2 March Rowing Regatta
Kookaburras v Spain 25 - 31 March
Hockeyroos v USA Featuring the world’s finest athletes
16 March in a week-long rowing regatta.
Kookaburras v Argentina Sydney International Rowing
Hockeyroos v Argentina Centre, Penrith.
17 March
2019 Australian Athletics
Kookaburras v New Zealand
Championships
Hockeyroos v New Zealand
30 March - 7 April
A new annual league involving the
The best of Australia’s track and
world’s leading hockey nations.
field talent will be on display over
Sydney Olympic Park
8 days of fierce competition.
Hockey Centre.
Athletics Centre,
National Touch League Sydney Olympic Park.
13 - 16 March
The National: New
See Australia’s best touch football
Australian Art 2019
talent in action at this event.
From 30 March
Coffs Harbour.
This major exhibition presents
Commercial Club Albury the latest ideas and forms in
Gold Cup Carnival contemporary Australian art.
21 - 22 March Art Gallery of NSW,
Experience one of the premier Carriageworks and Museum of
country racing carnivals in Contemporary Art Australia.
Australia.
Albury.
The first electricity connected in the Maitland
area was to the front light of Maitland Town Hall in 1922.
28 v The Cobargo Folk Festival sydney.com | visitnsw.com 29Saturday Night Fever Sculpture at Scenic World
APRIL 2019
From April 2019 12 April - 12 May
A blazing new stage version of the This event celebrates its eighth
cult classic movie. exhibition transforming the
Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star. natural Jurassic rainforest with
world-class sculptures.
Newcastle Writers Festival
Katoomba.
5 - 7 April
An annual literary event that Canowindra Balloon Festival
champions writing and ideas, and 19 - 28 April
connects people and stories across Experience the magic and
the Hunter Region and beyond. spectacle of over 20 hot air
Newcastle. balloons taking to the skies each
morning and late afternoon.
The Championships
Canowindra.
6 and 13 April
The jewel in the crown of the Boggabri Drovers Campfire
Sydney Autumn Carnival features 26 - 28 April
12 races. Enjoy a wonderful weekend
Royal Randwick, Sydney. with activities for the family
including campfires, shearing
Sail Port Stephens
demos and more.
8 - 14 April
Boggabri Showground.
An annual yachting regatta held in
the pristine waterways of the Port
Stephens Marine Park.
D’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay.
Sydney Royal Easter Show
12 - 23 April
A celebration of Australian culture,
from our rural traditions to our
modern day lifestyles, providing
unique experiences for everyone.
Sydney Showground,
Sydney Olympic Park.
The Sydney Royal Easter Show is historically where city meets country.
30 sydney.com | visitnsw.com v Sydney Royal Easter Show 31Hunter Valley Wine and Batlow CiderFest
MAY 2019
Food Festival 18 May
1 May – 30 June Celebrate cider, food
Wine and dine with leading local and entertainment.
winemakers and chefs to enjoy Batlow.
local produce and classes.
Australian Senior Baseball
Pokolbin.
League Championship
Narooma Oyster Festival 19 - 24 May
3 - 4 May Teams from around the country
Celebrate the premium oysters of compete for an Australian
the NSW South Coast. Championship, and a place at
Narooma. the pinnacle event of the Senior
League Baseball in U.S.
Trundle ABBA Festival
Lismore.
4 May
Enjoy everything ABBA has to offer Port to Port MTB
with music and performances. 23 - 26 May
Trundle. An epic mountain bike stage race
through coastline, national parks
Wings Over Illawarra
and wine country.
4 - 5 May
Newcastle and Hunter Region.
Flying displays of aerobatics, classic
warbirds and vintage aircraft. River of Art
Illawarra Regional Airport. 24 - 27 May
Enjoy visual art, performance, live
IRONMAN Australia & IRONMAN
music, workshops and more.
70.3 Port Macquarie
Eurobodalla Shire.
5 May
Two iconic Australian events in the Vivid Sydney
beautiful seaside city. May - June
Port Macquarie. The world’s largest festival of light,
music and ideas.
Ultra-Trail Australia
Sydney and surrounds.
16 - 19 May
Join this huge trail-running event.
Katoomba.
Held in the rural township of Trundle in Central Western NSW, the
Trundle ABBA Festival is Australia’s only and original ABBA festival.
32 v Wings Over Illawarra sydney.com | visitnsw.com 33Australian Little League Snow Time in the Garden -
JUNE 2019
Baseball Championship Hunter Valley Gardens
5 - 10 June 29 June - 21 July
A highly regarded underage Enjoy a fun, family experience with
baseball event. The winner gains ice skating, tobogganing, snow
entry to the Little League World play and more.
Series, the most prestigious junior Polkobin.
baseball tournament in the world.
Holden State of Origin
Lismore.
June
Sydney Film Festival Don’t miss the Rugby League’s
5 - 16 June greatest rivals in action when the
Enjoy the best features, NSW Blues play the QLD Maroons.
documentaries and short films from ANZ Stadium,
across Australia and the world. Sydney Olympic Park.
Various locations across Sydney.
Peak Music Festival
7 – 10 June
Celebrate the opening of the
winter snow season with
great music.
Perisher.
Coonamble Rodeo
and Campdraft
7 – 10 June
Experience the largest combined
rodeo and campdraft in the
Southern Hemisphere.
Coonamble.
For the first couple of years, the sides only played each other once for
the title. It wasn’t until 1982 that it became a three-match series.
34 sydney.com | visitnsw.com v Holden State of Origin 35DISCOVER CENTRAL COAST
The Central Coast is famous for sun,
REGIONAL NSW
surf and sand. It’s a place of striking
natural beauty, winding waterways,
outdoor adventures and easy going
surfer style, all just an hour north of
Sydney. Relax at a luxury resort, sail on
a private yacht, or get your heart racing
with skydiving, ziplining or quad biking
across vast sand dunes.
COUNTRY NSW
You’ll be charmed by the rural heartland
of NSW. It’s home to some of the
best food and wine in the State, with
hundreds of vineyards, abundant fresh
NSW IS THE MOST DIVERSE STATE IN AUSTRALIA AND THERE ARE
produce and innovative chefs bringing
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES TO BE FOUND IN EVERY CORNER.
it all together. Visit centres like Orange,
From the beautiful beaches and splendid national parks to the historic towns, Dubbo, Tamworth or Armidale for a real
delicious wine regions, dazzling snowfields and the striking Outback, NSW is an country town experience, or get away
incredible place. There’s something here for every kind of traveller, from adventurous from it all in lush national parks and by
thrill seekers to laid back beach goers and active families. Don’t miss breathtaking winding rivers.
World Heritage areas, ancient Aboriginal rock art, exceptional food and wine, and
hundreds of golden sand beaches.
LORD HOWE ISLAND
BLUE MOUNTAINS NSW’s very own paradise island sits
Rising dramatically from the western about 600km off the Mid North Coast, a
edge of Sydney, the Blue Mountains have two-hour flight from Sydney or Brisbane.
been drawing visitors to their rugged Just 400 visitors are allowed here at
sandstone cliffs, deep valleys and hazy one time, exploring the island’s quiet
blue forests for more than 150 years. roads and secret beaches by bicycle.
Base yourself in one of the historic The island is surrounded by the world’s
towns before heading out to hike through southernmost coral reef, making for
pristine bush, abseil down waterfalls, exceptional diving and snorkelling in
bike along challenging trails and scale crystal clear waters.
breathtaking lookouts.
36 For more information on events, travel and accommodation go to visitnsw.com 37DISCOVER REGIONAL NSW
MURRAY AND RIVERINA SNOWY MOUNTAINS
The mighty Murray River flows along There’s so much more than snow in
the NSW border, through a region of the Snowy Mountains. While Thredbo,
rich farmland that’s known as the Food Perisher, Charlotte Pass and Selwyn
Bowl of Australia. Follow food and wine Snowfields are winter playgrounds for
trails, taste at cellar doors, dine on skiers and boarders, in summer they have
paddock-to-plate cuisine and stock up just as much to offer with hiking trails,
on fresh produce at local markets. On fishing, horseriding and mountain biking.
the river, cruise past soaring red gums Discover the emerging food and wine
on an historic paddle steamer or luxury scene, a jam packed events calendar and
houseboat, cycle along waterside trails or unmatched mountain vistas.
tee off at a golf course right on the banks.
NORTH COAST SOUTH COAST
Stretching north from the Great Lakes The whitest beaches in the world, curious
region all the way to the Queensland kangaroos, unspoiled national parks, boutique
border, the NSW North Coast is a wineries and acclaimed restaurants are all
seemingly-endless string of unspoiled waiting just a short drive south of Sydney. The
South Coast is brimming with unforgettable
beaches, relaxed coastal towns, volcanic experiences like snorkelling with seals,
hinterland and World Heritage-listed shucking fresh oysters, hang-gliding from
rainforests. Visitors will fall in love with cliffs and cruising alongside migrating whales.
the laid back way of life, the succulent From the buzzing city of Wollongong through
seafood, plush resorts and abundant the sleepy beach villages of Eurobodalla to the
wildlife both on and offshore. sparkling waters of the Sapphire Coast, you’ll
be captivated by the South Coast.
OUTBACK NSW
The vast Australian Outback begins on THE HUNTER
the western edge of NSW, an intoxicating The Hunter is an ever-changing tapestry
region of wide open spaces, red dirt and of charming towns and villages, rolling
brilliant blue skies. Camp under the vineyards, olive groves, golden beaches
stars, follow in the footsteps of legendary and splendid national parks. The region
explorers, discover tiny outposts with just a is a place for adventure and indulgence,
few dusty streets and share a beer with the stretching from the blue waters of Lake
locals at the pub. Don’t miss the Outback Macquarie to the vibrant city of Newcastle,
capital of Broken Hill, the historic port town inland to the cellar doors of the Hunter
of Bourke and the fascinating underground Valley and north to the sand dunes of
opal mining town of White Cliffs. Port Stephens.
38 For more information on events, travel and accommodation go to visitnsw.com 39EXPERIENCE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF SYDNEY AND SURROUNDS
WORLD-FAMOUS ICONS SYDNEY’S HERITAGE BEACHSIDE COOL
Sydney’s most famous landmarks Step back in time and discover Sydney’s Sydney is really just a big beach town
sit right on the edge of the sparkling unique history from both an Aboriginal at heart and you can take a dip at the
harbour. You can walk right across the and European perspective. Learn about country’s most iconic strips of sand, like
Sydney Harbour Bridge at street level or bush medicine in the Royal Botanic Bondi, Manly, Cronulla or Palm Beach.
take a guided climb over the top. Then Garden Sydney, walk through the city’s There are more 100 beaches sprinkled
catch a performance at the iconic oldest quarters, tour historic homes, and along the coast so you’re sure to find one
Sydney Opera House. visit fascinating galleries and museums. you love.
SEE AUSTRALIA’S ANIMALS CRUISE THE HARBOUR SKY HIGH IN SYDNEY
Sydney is home to world-class zoos No visit to Sydney is complete without a Feeling brave? Get a once-in-a-lifetime
and aquariums where you can meet cruise around its world famous harbour. view of Sydney with a sky dive onto the
Australia’s unique animals up close. Hop on the ferry to travel with the locals, beach or a hang-glide off coastal cliffs.
Taronga Zoo, SEA LIFE Sydney get your heart racing with a high-speed Savour a meal with the ultimate view at
Aquarium and WILD LIFE Sydney are in jet boat ride, relax on the deck of a luxury O Bar and Dining, 47 floors above the CBD,
harbourside locations while Featherdale yacht or explore under your own steam or indulge in a little luxury with a seaplane
Wildlife Park is in Western Sydney. in a kayak. or helicopter flight right across the city.
SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP SYDNEY ARTS INSIGHTS INTO
Sydney is overflowing with high-end
boutiques, huge department stores,
Sydney is one of the world’s great
cultural capitals. See major exhibitions
ABORIGINAL HERITAGE
international labels and stylish local at prestigious galleries, watch a show at Aboriginal people have been living in
designers. Stroll through the colonial the famous Sydney Opera House, soak up Australia for more than 60,000 years and
Strand Arcade and the grand Queen local colour at one of the many festivals about 29 clan groups used to inhabit the
Victoria Building, hit one of the bustling or be amazed at an annual highlight like Sydney area. Learn about their history and
markets or find everything you need at Vivid Sydney or Sydney’s New Year’s Eve. culture, through interactive museums, art
Westfield Sydney. galleries and national park adventures.
SYDNEY WALKS DESTINATION DELICIOUS WESTERN SYDNEY ADVENTURES
Sydney might look like a bustling You’ll never go hungry in Sydney where There’s plenty to see and do beyond
metropolis, but you’ll be amazed at how cuisine from every corner of the globe the city centre. Discover the adventure
much untouched wilderness or dramatic is plated up by the world’s best chefs. playground of Western Sydney where you
coastal scenery there is within the city The city is a global dining hot spot where can go whitewater rafting on an Olympic
limits. It’s best explored on foot, taking exceptional local produce is served in high- course, scale a treetop adventure,
in sublime views and that trademark end restaurants, stylish waterside eateries, skydive indoors and hit the slides at
Sydney sunshine. buzzing bars and classic Aussie pubs. Wet’n’Wild Sydney.
40 For more information on events, travel and accommodation go to sydney.com 42PLAN. BOOK. GO!
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