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Give the gift of experience this Christmas with a stellar line up of events in NSW

8 November 2016

With Christmas only six weeks’ away, why not avoid the panic of last-minute gift-buying by giving your loved ones an unforgettable experience tickets to one of the many blockbuster events taking place across Sydney and New South Wales.

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Hit the fairways in NSW ahead of the Australia Open of Golf

2 November 2016

Some of the world's best golfers will visit Sydney for the Australian Open from 17 – 20 November 2016.

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Destination NSW supports three world premieres, four Australian exclusives and an installation of 1.1 million balls, all heading to Sydney Festival this summer

26 October 2016

Exclusive to Sydney this Summer, the Cutaway at Barangaroo Reserve will be transformed into a surreal beach comprising 1.1 million translucent balls; the essence of Sydney will be distilled into a singular scent; and a team of contemporary dancers will perform an adrenaline-fuelled ‘soccer’ match as part of the eclectic line-up at Sydney Festival 2017.

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South Korean bloggers bound for Byron Bay

26 October 2016

The spectacular scenery, fresh produce, iconic attractions and luxury accommodation in the Bryon Bay region will be showcased to audiences across Asia when a group of South Korean travel bloggers visit the region this week.

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Adventure, tunes and foodie treats: How to spend a perfect weekend in Wollongong

26 October 2016

To celebrate MTV Beats & Eats festival, Destination NSW has prepared a guide for weekend wanderlusters to experience the best of Wollongong’s vibrant food and cultural scene, adventure activities and natural beauty.

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SAVE THE DATE – Vivid Sydney 2017

25 October 2016

The world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas

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Countdown on for start of the 2016 NSW Jacaranda season

21 October 2016

Sydney and NSW will turn a delightful shade of blue in late-October and November with the start of the 2016 jacaranda season, signalling one of the most beautiful times of year and a great time to visit.

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World Champion Tyler Wright to headline Australian Open of Surfing

21 October 2016

Australia’s newest World Champion, Tyler Wright, is heading to Manly to compete in next year’s Australian Open of Surfing (AOS).

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Acclaimed international artists announced for Sydney International Art Series

17 October 2016

The first art exhibition in Sydney devoted to the Dutch golden age featuring masterpieces by Rembrandt, and a rare Vermeer, will be presented alongside a major new retrospective from pioneer Swiss video artist Pipilotti Rist as part of the 2017-2018 Sydney International Art Series.

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Sevens Heaven on the NSW Central Coast

11 October 2016

The Central Coast is the place to be from October 20 – 23 with a bumper few days of major events and experiences to entice sports fans, car enthusiasts and weekend holidaymakers to go Coastal.

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