There are new activities and places to visit this year
DUST off the shelves and put everything in 2018 aside! Time to look at new resolutions - that means new things to do and new places to visit.
If you have never been to Australia, well, perhaps you should consider New South Wales in your bucketlist because this year, NSW is introducing some new, hip and trending things-to-do and you may want to be the first to experience it.
From the latest glamping haunt to the most luxurious getaway spots, here are five latest attractions in NSW you should go and check out.
ONE-OF-A-KIND MUSICAL TREAT
For music lovers and fans seeking a musical retreat right by the harbour, Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour returns and will show West Side Story.
Happening from March 22 to April 21, it is the first time a musical will be performed at this event and featuring the favourite infectious tunes including Somewhere, I Feel Pretty and Tonight.
With a backdrop against Sydney’s skyline at Mrs Macquarie’s Point, the grounds are laid for it to be an event to kickback and enjoy champagne under the stars as you forget the world to the glorious tunes of West Side Story. What can be better?
ONE FOR BOOK LOVERS
Catch a glimpse of the swanky new library at Darling Square, set to open mid-2019 and stretching over two floors of The Exchange building. Darling Square, one of Sydney’s newest neighbourhoods, will transform the precinct next to Haymarket and Darling Harbour.
This futuristic spiralling space is set to house not only tens of thousands of books, but also an additional “makerspace” and Innovation Exchange Programme for creative startups. This means plenty of room for collaborations, workshops, meetings and events. The building, designed by Kengo Kuma, will be wrapped in a facade made of 20km of recycled timber.
GLAMPING PARADISE
Nashdale Lane Glamping is situated in the heart of the Orange wine and food region, with endless natural beauty in the surroundings to indulge and explore. It is a place for you to disconnect, relax and immerse in the great outdoors, just as much as it is a place to enjoy quality produce and fine wine by the authentic wood fire.
The luxury of the location nestled amidst a stunning vineyard creates a distinctly Australian getaway experience. Finished to the highest standard, including hardwood flooring throughout, private bathroom facilities, a four poster queen-sized bed, and even an al fresco deck, glamping at Nashdale Lane is the best of both worlds - with light, carbon-neutral footprint and the natural, immersive experience of camping, giving unfiltered access to the outdoors.
Along with wine tasting right next door in the Orange region and opportunities to hop on a mountain bike and gallivant the area, Nashdale Lane promises a weekend escapade that is cosy, indulgent, and private for all to enjoy.
LUXURIOUS GETAWAY
Capella Lodge is Lord Howe Luxury and Lord Howe Island’s premium boutique accommodation. After a multi-million dollar makeover, Capella is ready to welcome guests over the Australian summer.
The Lodge’s new look combines some of Australia’s leading designers’ custom furnishings with carefully selected international pieces to create a contemporary Lord Howe feel.
A serene lounge in sandy island tones flows to the restaurant opening onto views of the rugged mountains and Tasman Sea, while natural hues and covetable furniture envelop the marble-topped bar indoors.
The Catalina Suite offers a ground floor lounge with open fireplace and bar, while the popular Lagoon Loft offers basalt-clad bathrooms and a sleek new addition of a private deck hot tub. The new designs at Capella Lodge set the tone for a luxury getaway and for starting the new year in style.
COASTAL-THEMED ROAD TRIP ESCAPE
The Cove is a new collection of self-contained cottages in Jervis Bay, with a cool, coastal aesthetic and plenty of free, fun things to do. Dotted amongst beachfront bushland surrounded by Booderee National Park, they offer a variety of stays to suit your needs - whether you’re travelling as a couple, with a group of friends or family.
The Surf Shacks cater for three bedrooms, the Fun Shack opens up to a seven-bedroom party, while the Love Shack is perfect for a romantic couples’ getaway.
Enjoy tranquil days swimming, surfing, kayaking or paddle boarding. If you’relooking for something extra special, the entire property can be booked out for an exclusive destination wedding too— accommodating 100 guests.
Pictures courtesy of Destination New South Wales
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