NSW
8 tips for the ULTIMATE Sydney Mardi Gras experience
It’s that time of year, when love is in the air, and I’m not just talking about Valentine’s Day. The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is the perfect time to celebrate all kinds of love, whether you’re taken, single or playing the field. But don’t be fooled – the Mardi Gras parade is not …
The beach holiday you need in your life
There’s something glorious about a getaway that doesn’t involve using any precious annual leave. It feels like a little life win. A gift to yourself, if you will. Because, let’s face it, #adulting can be tough and occasionally a city girl has just GOT to get out of the urban jungle. You with me? And …
That’s a wrap! 7 reasons Mudgee’s Festival of Snags was epic
On Saturday, Wotif launched the Festival of Snags in Mudgee, NSW after a four-month-long initiative designed to get more Aussies travelling in their own backyard. And what a banger of a day it was! It was amazing… and delicious… and hilarious… and way too much fun. Here are some of our highlights from the day. …
6 reasons you need a Mudgee getaway STAT!
Is Mudgee, NSW, on your holiday radar? It should be – and if it’s not, it will be by the end of this blog post. Read on for my top six reasons why you need a Mudgee getaway ASAP. I promise they’re not all wine-related 😉 1. But, seriously, the wine is amazing You can’t …
An insider’s guide to Mudgee
Mudgee, NSW, is one of Australia’s most delicious destinations. It’s home to fantastic wineries, incredible restaurants, and amazing farmers’ markets, as well as stunning scenery and beautiful heritage buildings – all just a 3.5hr drive from Sydney. It’s also a finalist in our Festival of Wot competition, with a chance to win its very own …
10 reasons NSW is THE best state of 2019
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of QLD and NSW battling it out to see which state reigns supreme. It’s almost time for Game 2 of State of Origin and it’s looking to be a nail-biter. QLD might have taken out Game 1, but the competition’s far from over – and it’s not limited …
SECRET BYRON BAY: Top tips only locals know
Ahh, Byron Bay. A place that mixes salt, sand, food, drink, food, shopping, nature, food, sunshine – and did I mention food? It’s a destination I’ve visited more times than I can count. With a hospitality scene to rival Sydney’s and built around one of Australia’s best surfing spots, one blog post can only scratch …
5 reasons you NEED to go to Vivid Sydney 2019
It’s time to lighten up, friends 😉 Why? Because the Southern Hemisphere’s LARGEST festival of light, music and ideas is about to hit the Harbour City. Yep, Vivid Sydney is back in 2019, from Friday 24 May to Saturday 15 June. If you’ve never experienced the bright, inspiring and downright AMAZING festival that is Vivid, …
5 reasons to visit the Central Coast (that don’t involve beaches)
When you think of the NSW Central Coast, the first thing that springs to mind is the beach. Just 90 minutes from Sydney, ‘the Coast’ is spoilt with stretches of perfect coastline, with not a parking meter in sight. From Terrigal to Avoca, The Entrance to Copacabana, there are more than forty beaches to choose …
Wow! 7 must-do Lord Howe Island experiences
Lord Howe Island. An idyllic South Pacific island that’s only a two-hour flight from Sydney or Brisbane, will captivate you with its jaw-dropping natural beauty and show you a side of Australia that’s unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Giant, luscious green mountains, turquoise waters and spectacular snorkelling and diving are just a few reasons to …