Fast Cars, Slow Food and All Kinds of Natural!

Spring is almost here! No Images? [Click here]( This month take a slow food journey in historic Maitland or, immerse yourself in the laid-back simple pleasures of beautiful Eurobodalla. The iconic country festival, Deni Ute Muster, is gearing up with thousands set to flock to Riverina Plains for a thrilling display, plus a new cycling event is coming to Mudgee with three challenging routes winding through the countryside. So slow down or speed up at your leisure while seeing New South Wales at its finest. [FIND OUT MORE]( ENJOY ALL KINDS OF NATURAL IN EUROBODALLA On the South Coast of NSW, Eurobodalla stretches from South Durras to Tilba Tilba. Just a two-hour drive from Canberra and four hours drive from Sydney, it’s a sensational short break destination boasting uncrowded beaches, country pubs, lush green hills, fresh seafood, pristine bays and lakes, along with a sophisticated selection of accommodation. The region encompasses the coastal towns of Batemans Bay, Broulee, Tuross Head and Narooma and inland villages such as Bodalla and Central Tilba. Shuck a fresh oyster, swim with fur seals, hike the coastal cliffs and sample delicious dairy produce such as handmade cheese and yoghurt. Eurobodalla - all kinds of natural. [FIND OUT MORE]( PICK UP THE PACE AT DENI UTE MUSTER Every year on the Riverina Plains, iconic country festival Deni Ute Muster brings vehicle enthusiasts, country music fans and outdoor fanatics to Deniliquin, 750km from Sydney. This year, celebrations take place on October 4 & 5 with a stellar performance line-up including Lee Kernaghan, John Williamson, Beccy Cole, Ross Wilson and Travis Collins, along with headline act, international superstar Tim McGraw. The two-day event boasts over 24 hours of live music, a Ute Show N Shine competition, a rodeo, trade and catering stalls, the NSW Whip Cracking Championships, woodchop demonstrations, helicopter rides, circus, camel rides, and so much more. [FIND OUT MORE]( MUDGEE'S RIDE OF A LIFETIME The picturesque town of Mudgee will welcome cyclists from around the world at the Mudgee Classic in May 2020. The inaugural event is the second Gran Fondo event — a long-distance road ride — for New South Wales from Bicycling Australia. Just 268km north-west of Sydney, Mudgee and surrounds is a cycling hotspot with roads over rolling hills, past vineyards and historic architecture. Entrants can choose from three courses depending on their cycling ability and can ride in support of their chosen charity, through the Choose Your Charity initiative. Afterwards, relax at the official event village with fine food, craft beer, local wines, live music and family activities. [FIND OUT MORE]( VISIT MAITLAND'S THRIVING DINING SCENE Only two hours from Sydney, historic Maitland is emerging as a slow food mecca with a community of sustainable producers. Begin at the [Slow Food Earth Market]( to taste produce from small scale farmers, or purchase chemical free food from [Phoenix Park Farm](. Many historical buildings have been converted into bars and restaurants, such as [The Rigby]( — a sophisticated wine bar, cocktail lounge and restaurant, inside 1870’s architecture on High Street, and [The Old Victoria Inn](, with a Georgian bar and character filled guest rooms. Sample traditional ginger beer at [Morpeth Ginger Beer Factory](, have brunch at [Reader’s Café and Larder]( and don’t miss Maitland’s newest dining destination, [COQUUN](, with a contemporary menu of Indigenous flavours. For a refined rural stay, glamp at [Donnybrook Eco Retreat](. [FIND OUT MORE]( NRL TRAVEL PACKAGES Experience the passion and spine tingling action of the NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final or the Downer Rugby League World Cup 9s, both in Sydney this October.Book your NRL Travel package with guaranteed seating, overnight accommodation and access to behind the scenes experiences and player meet and greet opportunities. NRL Travel packages start from $339* *Prices per person twin share. Terms and conditions apply [FIND OUT MORE]( SYDNEY EVENTS QANTAS WALLABIES V MANU SAMOA 7 September Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta OLYROOS V NEW ZEALAND 9 September Campbelltown Stadium BLACKMORES SYDNEY RUNNING FESTIVAL 15 September Sydney NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP GRAND FINAL 6 October Sydney Olympic Park BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL From 10 October Sydney Lyric MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL Now Playing Sydney Lyric [VIEW ALL SYDNEY EVENTS]( [Sydney Facebook]( [Sydney Twitter]( [Sydney Instagram]( REGIONAL NSW EVENTS KIAMA BODYBOARD KING PRO PRES. 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