Unlock your next NSW escape |
The best adventures often start with a little planning. Whether you're mapping out your summer escapes or discovering experiences designed to make exploring NSW more accessible, now is the perfect time to get inspired. Across the state, a vibrant line-up of events and entertainment is waiting to be discovered, offering even more reasons to lock in your next getaway. Be sure to also keep an eye on our new Event Opportunities section below, featuring available media allocations and accreditations you won't want to miss.
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Get ahead of your NSW summer plans |
It’s never too early to start planning your summer escape. Whether your ideal holiday involves coastal walks, wildlife encounters, vineyard lunches, alpine adventures or family-friendly road trips, New South Wales offers plenty of ways to make the most of the warmer months. So here are seven destinations to add to your summer holiday hit list now.
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Global restaurant brand Chotto Matte will make its Australian debut in Bondi Beach this November, bringing its signature Nikkei ccuisine - a vibrant fusion of Japanese techniques and Peruvian flavours – to the heart of Sydney’s most iconic beachside enclave. The opening marks a homecoming for Australian-born founder Kurt Zdesar, who launched Chotto Matte in London’s Soho in 2013 following a global hospitality career. |
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Saunaura Wellness Newcastle |
Created by internationally recognised interior designer Tim Neve, Saunaura brings together four simple wellness rituals - sauna, soak, steam and scrub - within a design-led environment created for slowing down. Private wellness rooms pair infrared saunas with deep magnesium mineral soaks, inviting guests to settle into the warmth and take time for themselves. A larger two-person room allows the ritual to be shared with a partner or friend. |
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Avani Cypress Lakes Resort Hunter Valley |
Minor Hotels will launch Avani Cypress Lakes Resort, a premium lifestyle and wellness resort set to roll out in phases from October 2026 in Hunter Valley. Bringing together the existing Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort and adjoining Elysia Wellness Retreat across 340 acres of land, Avani Cypress Lakes will become Australia’s largest integrated resort wellness precinct and will take the title of the largest Avani property in Australasia. |
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ESCA Hospitality Group recently opened Amé, a Nikkei restaurant bringing Japanese-Peruvian cuisine to Oxford Street, Darlinghurst, led by executive chef Erik Ortolani of Itō and Jōji renown. Amé celebrates the coming together of Peruvian and Japanese culture, which traces back to 1899, with delicious and unique flavours that Amé will now reinterpret for a modern Sydney audience.
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Accessible adventures in NSW |
From sun-drenched beaches and vibrant cultural hubs to nature-rich adventures and culinary gems, New South Wales offers travel experiences that are as inclusive as they are unforgettable. Across the state, experiences with thoughtful design and mindful considerations welcome travellers of all abilities to slow down, explore deeply and enjoy the best of NSW. Here are some accessible adventures that prove that NSW is for everyone.
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Just for Laughs 9 – 22 November 2026 |
Now in its 14th edition, Just For Laughs Sydney brings the spirit and star power of the world’s largest comedy festival to stages across the Harbour City. From November 9 - 22, global comedy heavyweights, Australian favourites, cult names and new voices will come together for two unforgettable weeks of live comedy. From the Sydney Opera House and landmark theatres to stages across the city, Sydney will become a playground for comedy. |
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K-pop legends BIGBANG are bringing their highly anticipated world tour to Australia in 2026. As part of the BIGBANG 2026 World Tour, the K-pop legends will perform at Sydney's Accor Stadium on 31 October 2026, giving Australian fans the chance to see one of the genre's most influential groups live for the first time in years. With the tour marking BIGBANG's 20th anniversary and their first major world tour since 2017, demand is expected to be strong. |
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With an exciting calendar of events on the horizon across Sydney and NSW, Destination NSW has a number of media allocations and accreditations available. If you're interested in attending the below events or would like to learn more, please express your interest by getting in touch. Australian PGA Championships 2026
The Lakes Golf Course | 28 & 29 November Paul Gallen v Nelson Asofa-Solomona (PPV)
TikTok Entertainment Centre | 6 November Australian Supercross Championship Grand Final 2026
McDonald Jones Stadium Newcastle | 28 November Expressions of interest to be submitted below.
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