New South Wales
New South Wales is the most populous and cosmopolitan of all the Australian states. Its biggest crowd-puller is undoubtedly the magnificent city of Sydney, unquestionably one of the world’s greatest cities. Sydney has everything you could want in a city. Samuel Johnson’s famous quote: “when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life,” could also apply to this modern day metropolis. The City’s endless variety of nightlife, beaches, shopping and some of the world’s best food for very reasonable prices will ensure that any trip to Sydney will be too short. Don’t be lazy, explore it all and also try to get out to the spectacular Blue Mountains and the underrated beauty of the Snowy Mountains.
New South Wales events guide 08:
April: ANZAC Day (25th): Public holiday for fallen soldiers.
May: Kings Cross food and wine festival (4th) – local establishments showcase their cuisine in Fitzroy Gardens.
Sydney Writers Festival (19th-25th) – Celebration of the written word.
Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon (18th) – run through Sydney’s most beautiful and historic areas.
Manly food and wine festival (May 31st-June 1st) – experience the taste of Manly in a scenic beach setting.
June: Queen’s Birthday (Monday 9th) – Public holiday.
Darling Harbour Jazz and Blues Festival (7th-9th) - Tooting tunes from a star-studded international line-up.
Sydney Film Festival (4th-22nd) – Celluloid celebrated.
Blue Mountains Winter Magic Festival (21st and 22nd) – celebrations, performances, parades: experience the true magic of one of New South Wales’ premier destinations.
Start of snow season.
July: Rocks Aroma Coffee Festival (6th) – largest coffee festival in the Southern Hemisphere attracts Sydney’s caffeine junkies.
State of Origin – experience the fierce rivalry between rugby league players hailing from Queensland and NSW at the third and final game of the series on July 2 at ANZ Stadium.
August: Splendour in the Grass (4th and 5th) - Byron Bay welcomes some of the world’s pop powerhouses.
City to Surf Run (31st) – 14km run from the CBD to Bondi.
September: Manly Arts Festival (23rd-28th) – Diverse programme of local and international art, literature, film and music.
Mudgee Wine Celebration – a month-long homage to everything grape-based.
October: Rugby League World Cup (25th Oct – 22nd Nov) – The world’s top 10 countries battle it out for the sport’s top prize with games at five stadiums across NSW.
Rugby League Grand Final (5th) – The state’s premier sporting event at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium.
Jazz in the Vines (25th) – Tooting and tasting in Hunter’s vino valley.
Sydney Morning Herald/Qantas Good Food Month – Sydney’s leading foodies celebrate the best of NSW’s food and wine industry.
Bathurst 1000 Touring Car Race (9th-12th) – All Australia’s rev heads gather at Mt Panorama to drink beer, burn things and watch V8s racing.
Working Holiday And Travel Australia Expo – Visit www.workingholiday.com for more info.
November: Snowy River Festival (14th -16th) – three day celebration captures the history, heritage and culture of the ‘High Country’
December: Homebake Music Festival – A celebration of home grown Australian music talent.
Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim – A 2.2km ocean race around the heads.
Carols in the Domain: Get Christmassy in the heat.
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (Boxing Day) – Cheer the boats off from Sydney Harbour.
New Year’s Eve Fireworks – See the Harbour Bridge set aflame with millions of dollars worth of fireworks.
 |
 |
 |