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Sixteen NSW Properties Named in 2024 Edition of Good Weekend’s 52 Weekends Away

Region X Kayak Experience, Batemans BayCredit: Destination NSW

Kayaking and oyster tasting on the Clyde River, Batemans Bay. Friends tasting fresh oysters.

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Sixteen NSW Properties Named in 2024 Edition of Good Weekend’s 52 Weekends Away

Region X Kayak Experience, Batemans Bay Credit: Destination NSW

Kayaking and oyster tasting on the Clyde River, Batemans Bay. Friends tasting fresh oysters.

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Sixteen accommodation options across New South Wales have been named in Good Weekend’s 2024 edition of its annual 52 Weekends Away feature, published on Saturday, 28 September.  

This highly anticipated issue is part of the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age supplements, showcasing a handpicked selection of Australian weekend getaways, chosen by Good Weekend and Traveller’s editorial teams. 

This year, New South Wales has once again proven itself a prime destination, offering everything from pure luxury to charming beach shacks and hidden bushland retreats, including several pet-friendly options perfect for family holidays. 

Husk Distillers, North Tumbulgum Credit: Destination NSW

Couple touring the Husk Farm Distillers property in North Tumbulgum and meeting the resident cattle.

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Husk Distillers, North Tumbulgum Credit: Destination NSW

Couple touring the Husk Farm Distillers property in North Tumbulgum and meeting the resident cattle.

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Cape Byron Kayaks, Byron Bay Credit: Destination NSW

Experience all the fun and adventure of a Cape Byron Kayaks guided tour in Cape Byron Marine Park. Feel the exhilaration as you paddle your kayak with the dolphins, turtles, and whales that frequent the enticing waters of Byron Bay. Whether you are a novice or an experienced kayaker your adventure will include paddling the magnificent protected bay, surfing the waves, encountering abundant marine life, relaxing and enjoying all the Tim Tams you can eat once back at the beach.

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Cape Byron Kayaks, Byron Bay Credit: Destination NSW

Experience all the fun and adventure of a Cape Byron Kayaks guided tour in Cape Byron Marine Park. Feel the exhilaration as you paddle your kayak with the dolphins, turtles, and whales that frequent the enticing waters of Byron Bay. Whether you are a novice or an experienced kayaker your adventure will include paddling the magnificent protected bay, surfing the waves, encountering abundant marine life, relaxing and enjoying all the Tim Tams you can eat once back at the beach.

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NSW's Weekend Getaways 

To complement the accommodation list, the issue also features recommendations for local dining, cultural experiences and outdoor adventures, ensuring visitors have everything they need for an unforgettable stay. 

The North Coast boasts five properties included in the feature, from a beautifully restored 1948 seaside inn called Il Delfino in Yamba to Swell Hotel Byron, an adults-only escape, and The Writer’s Room, a peaceful retreat nestled in the Byron Hinterlands. 

Visitor experiences highlighted for the North Coast region included dining and drink options like Paradiso where you can enjoy an Asian feast with natural wine, The Wobbly Chook for craft micro beers, and Husk Farm Distillery for the gin lovers. The North Coast also offers a wide range of activities like climbing aboard a vintage school bus named Salty Pineapple with Bush to Bay Tours, taking a ride with Zephyr Horses, getting amongst the elements with Cape Byron Kayaks and enjoying a chilled-out morning at Byron Farmers Markets. 

Zephyr Horses, Byron Bay Credit: Destination NSW

Horses standing on the shore of the beach with riders in Byron Bay.

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Zephyr Horses, Byron Bay Credit: Destination NSW

Horses standing on the shore of the beach with riders in Byron Bay.

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Sydney sees three entries, ranging from Wildacres in Blackheath, a bushland haven, to the exclusive Cottage at Trincomalee, only accessible by boat, plus a city stay where dogs are greeted with a warm welcome too. 

While staying at Blackheath in the Mountains, enjoy Mediterranean-themed share plates from a 150-year-old ironbark-fuelled oven at Ates after your guided walking tour through the mountains with Tread Lightly Eco Tours. In Pittwater taste the good life with fresh seafood at Barrenjoey House, explore Pittwater by kayak, and live your private-jet dream on a seaplane.  

The Sydney Surrounds North region shines with two distinctive offerings, including Little National Hotel in Newcastle and the luxurious Wallaringa Farm, while the Sydney Surrounds South region highlights Moss Manor, a contemporary, arts-focused retreat in the Southern Highlands, perfect for travellers seeking a blend of sophistication and natural beauty.  

TreeTop Adventure Park, Newcastle Credit: Eluminate Media

Women crossing over an obstacle at the Treetop Adventure Park in Newcastle.

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TreeTop Adventure Park, Newcastle Credit: Eluminate Media

Women crossing over an obstacle at the Treetop Adventure Park in Newcastle.

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Newcastle operators who were mentioned included Treetops Adventure Newcastle and hyped eateries Cake Boi, Flotilla and Light Years. In the Hunter whether you’re after a behind-the-scenes tour and tasting, a self-guided wine exploration, decadent lunch canapes with a matching wine flight or a personalised soil-to-cellar experience, Brokenwood Wines’ five-star estate is a must visit as well as making a visit to the Hunter Valley WIldlife Park.  

When you visit Moss Vale be sure to visit Highlands Brewing Co’s Taphouse which offers a tasty seasonal menu of burgers, pasta and brasserie favourites alongside interesting craft brews. Kick back and relax with a charcuterie platter and matching wine at provincial-style Mount Ashby Estate or visit the venerable dairy farm turned winery St Maur Wines.

Mount Ashby Estate, Moss Vale Credit: Kramer Photography; www.kramer.photography

Resident ducks on the grounds of Mount Ashby Estate, Moss Vale.

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Mount Ashby Estate, Moss Vale Credit: Kramer Photography; www.kramer.photography

Resident ducks on the grounds of Mount Ashby Estate, Moss Vale.

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Region X, Batemans Bay Credit: Destination NSW

Freshly open oysters available for guests to enjoy on the Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour with Region X in Batemans Bay.

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Region X, Batemans Bay Credit: Destination NSW

Freshly open oysters available for guests to enjoy on the Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour with Region X in Batemans Bay.

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In Southern NSW, 52 Weekends Away highlights Common Kosci, a premier luxury experience, while the Central West offers rustic elegance at The Black Shed and artistic allure at Sona Molong

While in the Snowy Mountains make sure to take in nature on the Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk in the stunning Kosciuszko National Park followed by a beer at Jindabyne Brewing bar and tasting room with views across Lake Jindabyne. 

St. Maur Wines, Exeter Credit: Destination NSW

Signage welcoming visitors to St. Maur Wines, Exeter.

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St. Maur Wines, Exeter Credit: Destination NSW

Signage welcoming visitors to St. Maur Wines, Exeter.

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Meanwhile, if you decide on Malua Bay be sure to head to the Farm Gate and Oyster Shed on Wray Street and Pearly Oyster Bar and Farm on the banks of the Clyde River at Batemans Bay to enjoy shucked Sydney Rocks and Angasi oysters while soaking up sublime views. Or consider Region X’s Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour where, over a two-hour tour, visitors kayak the river, sample delicacies and meet a fourth-generation oyster farmer. 

The full list of the sixteen NSW properties is below: 

North Coast 

Sydney  

Sydney Surrounds South 

Sydney Surrounds North  

Southern NSW 

Central West NSW 

 

To see the full issue online in the Sydney Morning Herald visit smh.com.au. 

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