

Taste the Internet at the Viral Food Festival
Prepare your taste buds and clear your camera roll, the Viral Food Festival is bringing the most talked-about, drool-worthy dishes from your social media feeds straight to Newcastle for the very first time!


ÂPÉ Chilean Nikkei Restaurant
At the centre of this story is the Namba family, whose influence spans three acclaimed Japanese restaurants: Nagisa, Susuru, and ÂPÉ Chilean Nikkei Restaurant.


Experience A True Snow Adventure at Hunter Valley Gardens
Winter is a magical time in the Hunter Valley; temperatures drop, and the school holidays are just around the corner. Along with the return of cooler weather comes the much-anticipated annual Snow Time in the Garden event, where you can experience the snow without breaking the bank.


Feathers and Fur Exhibition Brings Wildlife Art to Life
This June long weekend, Morpeth Gallery will come alive with the vibrant colours of Australia’s native wildlife as part of a special exhibition to celebrate World Environment Day.


Kilts, Cabers and Celtic Thunder: Aberdeen's Highland Games Return in Full Highland Glory
The thunderous roll of drums and the stirring wail of bagpipes will once again echo across the Hunter Valley as the Aberdeen Highland Games return for their spectacular annual celebration on the weekend of 5-6 July.


Ageing Well in Rutherglen: Where Time Creates Liquid Treasures
Situated in the fertile Murray River valley of northeastern Victoria, Rutherglen stands as Australia's undisputed capital of fortified wine.


Step Back in Time: Maitland Heritage Festival Brings History to Life
The Maitland Heritage Festival is a free, fun, family day out. To be held throughout Maitland on Sunday, 15 June, the festival is a day of heritage and community celebration, showcasing Maitland’s rich history through engaging activities, games, displays, stalls, food, performance and storytelling.


Newcastle to Perth: The Flight We've All Been Waiting For
Skip the M1, park out front, and fly west the Newy way. From 8 September, Perth is just five hours away.


Sip, Savour, & Celebrate at the Lovedale Long Lunch
The Lovedale Long Lunch invites you to experience the region's finest food, wine, and music in a weekend celebration that has become synonymous with excellence in the heart of wine country.


Two Wineries Pushing the Boundaries in the Hunter Valley
Nestled among the rolling hills and lush landscapes of the Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, two wineries are reimagining what the Hunter Valley experience can be—each in their own distinctive way.


2025 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards: Bigger than Ever!
Nominations for Newcastle Tourism Industry Group’s (NTIG) 2025 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards are now open. This year, the highly...


Get Ready to Sip, Savour, and Celebrate at the Lovedale Long Lunch!
Lovedale Long Lunch, the Hunter Valley's most iconic food and wine festival, is back on the weekend of 17-18 May...


Prehistoric Playground | Mega Creatures Return to Hunter Valley Gardens
Hunter Valley Gardens' annual Mega Creatures event returns this April, transforming the gardens into a prehistoric wonderland.


Safari Your Way: South Africa's Diverse Wildlife Adventures
South Africa stands as one of the world's premier wildlife destinations, offering an incredible diversity of experiences for animal lovers.


Hunter History Maker: Liz Silkman Takes Home Halliday’s Top Accolade
Growing up in Cessnock, the path to becoming an award-winning winemaker was not always obvious for Liz Silkman.