Discover Winter Wonders in NSW

No Images? [Click here]( Winter has arrived in [New South Wales](with crisp sunny days, cool nights and lots to do. It’s time to visit the white sand beaches and lush national parks of the [unspoilt South Coast](, taste some of the best pies in the country during [Pie Time]( in the Southern Highlands, then cheer on the Bryden Lawyers NSW Blues in game two of the [Holden State of Origin]( or the Qantas Wallabies in the match between [Qantas Wallabies and Ireland]([.]( In Sydney, experience the best of [Vivid Sydney]( with exclusive offers and [packages from RedBalloon](, and get your tickets for one of the [award-winning musicals]( coming to town. [FIND OUT MORE]( [EXPERIENCE THE UNSPOILT SOUTH COAST THIS WINTER]( Just three hours from Sydney, the [South Coast]( is a pristine region of white sand beaches, lush national parks, charming towns and delicious fresh produce. Take a scenic flight over [Shellharbour’s]( famous surf spot, The Farm at Killalea; try your hand at bodyboarding in [Kiama](; and cycle along [Eurobodalla’s]( coastal paths. Head inland at [Shoalhaven]( to explore Berry and the Kangaroo Valley then shuck your own oysters in Tathra, the jewel of the [Sapphire Coast](. [FIND OUT MORE]( [IT'S PIE TIME IN THE SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS]( The [Southern Highlands]( is Australia's Home of Pies. Throughout the month of June, the region will celebrate this Aussie icon with [Pie Time](– a series of mouth-watering pie themed activities, tours, events and festivals. Follow the [Pie Trail](to over 30 local pie outlets, dine out on signature pies at [restaurants]( and [hotels](, enjoy pie cooking classes, and pie tours of the Southern Highlands. Visit on 23-24 June for [Pie Fest](, a two-day festival showcasing everything that there is to love about pies with tastings, market stalls, cooking demonstrations, children’s activities, family fun and much more. [FIND OUT MORE]( [SYDNEY'S ULTIMATE FOOTBALL WEEKENDER]( Get ready for a powerhouse weekend of football. It kicks off on Friday 22 June with the [Holden Women’s State of Origin](. On Saturday 23 June rivals Tonga, Samoa, Fiji and Papua New Guinea battle it out in the [Pacific Test](and the[Qantas Wallabies host Ireland]( for the last match of the three-test series. Sunday night’s [Holden State of Origin - Game II]( caps off the action in front of more than 80,000 screaming fans at ANZ Stadium. [Secure your seats now!]( [FIND OUT MORE]( [EXPERIENCE VIVID SYDNEY WITH REDBALLOON]( Over 23 nights, Sydney plays host to the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas. Discover the best of the festival with RedBalloon, offering [a huge range of Vivid Sydney experiences]( and exclusive offers. Dance on top of an illuminated Harbour Bridge, see all the installations from a Harbour cruise or capture the colours in a photography workshop. RedBalloon can enhance your [Vivid Sydney]( experience with more activities in the city or trips to the Hunter Valley and Blue Mountains. [FIND OUT MORE]( [LOVE EVERY SECOND OF SYDNEY IN WINTER]( The weather might be cooling off but that doesn’t mean Sydney is slowing down. Catch a glittering performance of [Priscilla Queen of the Desert]( and be dazzled by the lights of [Vivid Sydney](. From September, you can step back to the 1960s with [Jersey Boys]( or see Tina Arena star as Eva Peron in [Evita]( at the Sydney Opera House. Walk through one of the leafy [national parks]( just a short hop from the city centre. Then hit [The Strand Arcade](, [Pitt St Mall]( or [Paddington Markets]( to update your winter wardrobe. [FIND OUT MORE]( SYDNEY EVENTS [VIVID SYDNEY]( 25 May - 16 June Various locations across Sydney [HOLDEN STATE OF ORIGIN GAME II]( 24 June ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park [BLAK MARKETS NATIONAL INDIGENOUS NAIDOC ART FAIR]( 30 June - 1 July Overseas Passenger Terminal [JERSEY BOYS]( From September Capitol Theatre, Haymarket [EVITA]( 13 September - 2 November Sydney Opera House [CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY]( From January 2019 Capitol Theatre, Haymarket [VIEW ALL SYDNEY EVENTS]( [Sydney Facebook]( [Sydney Twitter]( [Sydney Instagram]( REGIONAL NSW EVENTS [BENDIGO BANK AUSTRALIAN LITTLE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP]( 6 - 11 June Lismore [HARVEST FESTIVAL]( 9 - 10 June Central Coast [BATHURST WINTER FESTIVAL]( 7 - 22 July Bathurst [BATTLE RECHARGE]( 27 - 29 July Murwillumbah [SNOWTUNES]( 31 August - 1 September Jindabyne [MORUYA'S GRANITE TOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL]( 5 - 6 October Moruya [VIEW ALL REGIONAL NSW EVENTS]( [NSW Facebook]( [NSW Twitter]( [NSW Instagram]( SEARCH ACCOMMODATION IN [SYDNEY]( & [NSW]( | GREAT DEALS IN [SYDNEY]( & [NSW]( | EVENTS IN [SYDNEY]( & [NSW]( You have received this email from Destination NSW, as a registered member of our Escapes e-Newsletter. An initiative of Destination NSW on behalf of the NSW Government. [View our Privacy Policy]( [Like]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](