Tomaree Head Summit Walk, Port StephensCredit: Destination NSW
Get a bird’s-eye view of this magnificent coastline by tackling the Tomaree Head Summit Walk. Set aside a couple of hours for the 2.2km return trek, which is well worth the effort: from the top, 161 metres above the entrance to Port Stephens, you’ll get panoramic views up and down the coast.
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Tomaree Head Summit Walk, Port Stephens Credit: Destination NSW
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It’s never too late to create a new routine – one filled with such extraordinary experiences that you can’t be ground down by the daily grind.
Whether you have a few hours, a weekend or a week, there’s a life-affirming escape hatch for everyone in New South Wales. Feel a deeper sense of freedom and awe as you explore new adventures, with everything from the Blue Mountains’ captivating canyons to Jervis Bay’s crystal clear beaches that will leave you energised.
Headless Horseman Sculpture, Wanganella Credit: Destination NSW
Heading north on the Cobb Highway, cross the Billabong Creek at Wanganella. Stop for refreshments at the Royal Mail Hotel, the last remaining coaching inn on the stock route, in Booroorban.
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Headless Horseman Sculpture, Wanganella Credit: Destination NSW
Heading north on the Cobb Highway, cross the Billabong Creek at Wanganella. Stop for refreshments at the Royal Mail Hotel, the last remaining coaching inn on the stock route, in Booroorban.
Ebor Falls, Ebor
Ebor Falls, Ebor located in the New England region. A great stop-off between the coast and Armidale along Waterfall Way, Ebor Falls offers spectacular waterfall views, scenic lookouts and a picnic area.Watch the Guy Fawkes River plunging 100 metres over two waterfalls at Ebor Falls. Three lookout platforms along the edge of the gorge - upper falls, lower falls and valley view - give spectacular views out into the rugged gorge country.
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Ebor Falls, Ebor
Ebor Falls, Ebor located in the New England region. A great stop-off between the coast and Armidale along Waterfall Way, Ebor Falls offers spectacular waterfall views, scenic lookouts and a picnic area.Watch the Guy Fawkes River plunging 100 metres over two waterfalls at Ebor Falls. Three lookout platforms along the edge of the gorge - upper falls, lower falls and valley view - give spectacular views out into the rugged gorge country.
Murray Darling Junction, Wentworth Credit: Destination NSW
Australia’s longest river, the Murray flows from the Snowy Mountains down to the town of Albury, and joins the Darling River in Wentworth, in the far southwest of New South Wales.
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Murray Darling Junction, Wentworth Credit: Destination NSW
Australia’s longest river, the Murray flows from the Snowy Mountains down to the town of Albury, and joins the Darling River in Wentworth, in the far southwest of New South Wales.
Blackheath, Blue Mountains Credit: Tyson Mayr
There are countless bushwalking tracks dotted throughout the Blue Mountains, ranging from easy strolls leading to lookouts to longer walks such as the Grand Canyon Track, a 6.3km loop that starts at Evans Lookout in Blackheath and passes Beauchamp Falls and Greaves Creek.
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Blackheath, Blue Mountains Credit: Tyson Mayr
There are countless bushwalking tracks dotted throughout the Blue Mountains, ranging from easy strolls leading to lookouts to longer walks such as the Grand Canyon Track, a 6.3km loop that starts at Evans Lookout in Blackheath and passes Beauchamp Falls and Greaves Creek.
Canola Trail, Temora Credit: Destination NSW
Follow The Canola Trail to explore idyllic country towns and villages – including Junee, Temora and Coolamon – visit wineries and restaurants, and learn about the area’s history, all the while surrounded by blooms.
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Canola Trail, Temora Credit: Destination NSW
Follow The Canola Trail to explore idyllic country towns and villages – including Junee, Temora and Coolamon – visit wineries and restaurants, and learn about the area’s history, all the while surrounded by blooms.
Sea Cliff Bridge, Clifton
The 140km Grand Pacific Drive, one of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes includes highlights such as the Sea Cliff Bridge, snaking out over the Pacific Ocean for 655m.
Sea Cliff Bridge, Clifton
The 140km Grand Pacific Drive, one of Australia’s most scenic coastal routes includes highlights such as the Sea Cliff Bridge, snaking out over the Pacific Ocean for 655m.
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, Glenworth Valley Credit: Destination NSW
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, 15 minutes south of Gosford, the gateway to the Central Coast, has an excellent range of outdoor activities on 1,200 glorious hectares. Saddle up for a horse ride through spectacular countryside with guided rides, free-range rides for experts and pony rides for kids aged three to 12. You can also tackle quad biking, abseiling, kayaking and laser skirmish.
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Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, Glenworth Valley Credit: Destination NSW
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures, 15 minutes south of Gosford, the gateway to the Central Coast, has an excellent range of outdoor activities on 1,200 glorious hectares. Saddle up for a horse ride through spectacular countryside with guided rides, free-range rides for experts and pony rides for kids aged three to 12. You can also tackle quad biking, abseiling, kayaking and laser skirmish.
Fossicking, Glen Innes Credit: Destination NSW
The Fossickers Way passes through nine towns, including country-music capital Tamworth, and Glen Innes, renowned for some of the richest gem and mineral fields in the country.
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Fossicking, Glen Innes Credit: Destination NSW
The Fossickers Way passes through nine towns, including country-music capital Tamworth, and Glen Innes, renowned for some of the richest gem and mineral fields in the country.
Blenheim Beach, Vincentia Credit: Destination NSW
Jervis Bay boasts powdery coves, sapphire seas and resident dolphins — cruises to spot these marine mammals, along with whales during migration, depart from Huskisson. Discover some of the most blinding beaches in the world on the White Sands Walk, a 90-minute loop linking Vincentia and Greenfield Beach.
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Blenheim Beach, Vincentia Credit: Destination NSW
Jervis Bay boasts powdery coves, sapphire seas and resident dolphins — cruises to spot these marine mammals, along with whales during migration, depart from Huskisson. Discover some of the most blinding beaches in the world on the White Sands Walk, a 90-minute loop linking Vincentia and Greenfield Beach.
Nettleton's First Shaft Lookout, Lightning Ridge Credit: Destination NSW
An hour south of Lightning Ridge, the town of Walgett is a former paddle steamer port, and the start of the 950km Darling River Run outback drive.
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Nettleton's First Shaft Lookout, Lightning Ridge Credit: Destination NSW
An hour south of Lightning Ridge, the town of Walgett is a former paddle steamer port, and the start of the 950km Darling River Run outback drive.
NSW Wine MonthCredit: Eight Communications
November will mark the first ever NSW Wine month - marked by the return of Sydney Cellar Door to be held on November 9 and 10.
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Friday November 1 saw the NSW wine industry come together in Sydney to find out who the big winners were and who took away the top trophies from this year’s 2024 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards. Hosted in Darling Harbour at ICC Sydney, 20 trophies were handed out including the ‘NSW Governor’s Trophy for the 2024 NSW Wine of the Year’, presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of NSW.
This year’s top trophy winner breaks an almost decade long winning streak by Hunter Valley wines, with Tamburlaine Organic Wines winning with its 2023 Reserve Orange Syrah. A wine that Chair of Judges Adam Walls described as "A brilliant example of cool climate Shiraz. The judging team not only loved its latent power but also its structure and balance".
With trophies going to winners across seven different wine regions it was a fantastic acknowledgement by this year’s judges of the quality of wines been produced across the state from the Hunter Valley to Mudgee, to Canberra and the Riverina. However, it was a particularly strong showing for the Orange Region in 2024 as its producers walked away with seven trophies in total, including for Best Pinot Gris, Best Pinot Noir, Best Shiraz, Best Cabernet Sauvignon and Best Organic Wine.
The NSW Wine Awards Ceremony is also the time each year to recognise individuals who have made a positive and ongoing contribution to the NSW wine industry with NSW DPIRD presenting the 2023 Graham Gregory Award.
This year’s recipient is someone who has continually given back to the industry through leadership roles across the wine and tourism sectors. The first female President of the Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association, Destination Sydney Surround Director, Wine Australia Committee Member and CEO of Tulloch Wines in the Hunter Valley, Christina Tulloch has made an enormously positive contribution to her region and the industry.
The NSW Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW, the Hon Tara Moriarty MLC said, “I would like to congratulate Christina on receiving the Graham Gregory Award and thank her for her significant contributions to the NSW wine industry.”
“The Graham Gregory Award is the highest honour within the wine industry, recognising those who have made significant contributions to winemaking, education, and market development. Christina’s achievements in these areas truly reflect the values of this award, and we are proud to celebrate her impact on both the local and national stages.”
NSW Wine President Mark Bourne added, “Christina is an incredibly well-deserving recipient of this year's Graham Gregory Award. Recognising far-reaching and ongoing contributions to the wine industry, Christina's leadership in the Hunter Valley and at a state and national level across both wine and tourism has left a positive mark on the NSW wine industry. NSW Wine thanks Christina for her service and her commitment to the industry."
Full results are available online HERE.
The 2024 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards trophy winners are:
- NSW Governor’s Trophy for 2024 NSW Wine of the Year
- Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2023 Reserve Orange Syrah
- RIEDEL Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc - Hungerford Hill 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
- CSU Agripark Trophy for Best Riesling - Robert Stein 2024 Dry Riesling
- NSW DPI Trophy for Best Semillon - Silkman Wines 2014 Reserve Semillon
- MCC Trophy for Best Pinot Grigio/Gris - Nashdale Lane Wines 2023 Pinot Gris
- Impresstik Trophy for Best Chardonnay - Silkman Wines 2023 Reserve Chardonnay
- Blue NRG Trophy for Best Other White Single Varietal - Yeates 2024 Albarino
- Impresstik Trophy for best Light Red/Rose - Bunnamagoo Mount Lawson 2024 Rose
- ICC Sydney Trophy for Best Pinot Noir - Cooks Lot 2023 Allotment 9 Handpicked Pinot Noir
- Blue NRG Trophy for Best Shiraz - Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2023 Reserve Orange Syrah
- Finlayson’s Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon - Canobolas 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
- Finlayson’s Trophy for Best Other Red Wine Varietal - Mercer Wines 2023 Malbec
- CSU Agripark Trophy for Best Red Wine Blend - Thomas Wines 2023 Shiraz, Touriga
- NSW DPI Best Organic Wine Award - Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2023 Reserve Orange Syrah
- Chair of Judges Trophy for Best Exhibitor - Silkman Wines
- ICC Sydney Trophy for Best Sparkling Wine - Mount Majura Vineyard 2011 The Silurian Late Disgorged
- MCC Trophy for Best Sweet Wine - Lillypilly 2021 Noble Blend
- ICC Sydney Trophy for Best Fortified - McWilliams Wines NV 20-Year-Old Topaque
- Blue NRG Trophy for Best White Wine - Silkman Wines 2023 Reserve Chardonnay
- RIEDEL Trophy for Best Red Wine - Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2023 Reserve Orange Syrah
NSW Wine Month Credit: Eight Communications
November will mark the first ever NSW Wine month - marked by the return of Sydney Cellar Door to be held on November 9 and 10.
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NSW Wine Month Credit: Eight Communications
November will mark the first ever NSW Wine month - marked by the return of Sydney Cellar Door to be held on November 9 and 10.