Newcastle is a coastal city built on the ocean, shaping the skyline, the lifestyle and, increasingly, the plate.

Welcome to the Dungog Tea Party, where a spectacular showcase of over 250 tea cosy and trivet entries awaits you, along with artwork created by local school students displayed at the IGA and larger works exhibited at the theatre.

Located within the grounds of the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra, Jamala Wildlife Lodge's award-winning all-inclusive stay means you and your loved ones won't need to plan a thing — except which extraordinary animal neighbour you'd most like to wake up to.

The Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival is a biennial celebration of art, nature, and community held in the heart of the Wollombi Valley.

The Aberdeen Highland Games mark a major milestone this year, celebrating their 25th Games at Jefferson Park in Aberdeen on Saturday, 4 July. Thanks to the unwavering support of the community, the event has continued to grow in strength and spirit.

Newcastle Tuna Festival is back for 2026 — bigger, bolder, and it's bringing the whole ocean with it!

Hunter Region Botanic Gardens is marking a major milestone this year - its 40th anniversary - making Botanic Gardens Day (Australia/New Zealand) an especially meaningful occasion for the Gardens and its community.

There are places you visit, and places you keep coming back to. Hunter Valley Resort + Farm, on the corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane in the heart of Pokolbin, has a way of becoming the latter.

In the heart of Wallsend, Diggers has long been a cornerstone of community life - and right now, there's never been a better reason to pull up a chair.

There’s something quietly extraordinary about a festival that not only survives but thrives - growing year after year without losing its soul. In a landscape where even major events have fallen by the wayside, The Gum Ball has done the opposite. It has deepened, expanded, and embedded itself into the cultural fabric of regional New South Wales, located in the bush, on the property of Dashville in Lower Belford.

This winter, treat yourself to a luxurious, cozy getaway to the nation’s capital at Jamala Wildlife Lodge right in the heart of Canberra. This exclusive, world-class accommodation boasts 18 African-inspired suites, a 4-course gourmet dining experience and opportunities to make lifelong memories for the whole family.

There's something quietly magical about the Hunter Valley in autumn. The vines flush gold and amber, the air crisps up just enough to justify a second glass of Shiraz, and the crowds begin to thin — leaving you with that rare, unhurried feeling that the whole place was made just for you.

While Pokolbin and Lovedale attract much of the Hunter Valley spotlight, the historic town of Singleton — just 45 minutes further up the valley — rewards those willing to venture beyond the well-worn wine trail.

The Hunter Valley is home to more than 150 wineries, making it one of Australia's most celebrated wine regions and also one of the trickiest to navigate independently.

In a region defined by choice, few Hunter Valley estates offer the sheer breadth of experience that Bimbadgen does. Wine of pedigree, multiple dining styles, an on-site distillery, premium accommodation, concerts, weddings and vineyard experiences - all anchored by two of the region’s oldest vineyards and one of its most recognisable hilltop sites, framed by century-old fig trees and sweeping views to the Brokenback Range.