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Family drives in NSW
There are plenty of short drives in NSW packed with entertaining things to see and do for the whole family.
Family-friendly drives in NSW
In the Snowy Mountains, the Snowys Valley Way between Gundagai and Beechworth winds through pretty alpine country. Yarrangobilly Caves, 60 limestone caverns in the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park. The Kosciuszko Alpine Way threads its way through Kosciuszko National Park from Cooma to Khancoban. The chairlift at Thredbo and a gentle walk to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko – open 365 days a year.
In the Blue Mountains, the Greater Blue Mountains Drive is a series of trails that links Sydney with its World Heritage backyard. Don’t miss the Zig Zag Railway and Glow Worm Tunnel on the Newnes Plateau section of the drive. There’s also horse riding in the Megalong Valley, lookouts and forests on the Blackheath and Megalong route.
The Lakes Way that meanders around Myall Lakes National Park is perfect for sailing, kayaking, swimming and camping. Sydney Melbourne Coastal Drive has plenty of family-friendly detours - turn off at Berry for Kangaroo Valley for canoeing on the beautiful Kangaroo River.
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Spirit of the Land Lockhart Festival Wagga Wagga Area, Country NSW, Lockhart
The Spirit of the Land Lockhart Festival is a unique, dynamic festival showcasing "Farm Sculptures" created from recycled metal, farm materi...
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Tastes at the Bay Food and Wine Festival
Port Stephens Area, North Coast, Nelson Bay
The spectacular waterfront at d'Albora Marinas on the Nelson Bay foreshore will host local fine food restaurants, wineries from the Hunter Valley and ...
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- Saturday 3 November
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Opera in the Paddock
Glen Innes & Inverell Area, Country NSW, Inverell
*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Come and experience a night of magic under the stars at Opera in the Paddock. Enjoy the truly pict...
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- Saturday 23 March
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Fireside Festival
Yass Area, Country NSW, Yass
Make your winter escape by joining the Fireside Festival. The Fireside Festival is a series of events celebrating winter... it's all about curlin...
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- Wednesday 1 August
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Australian Longboard Surfing Open
The Tweed Area, North Coast, Kingscliff
*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Australian Longobard Surfing Open features surfing competitions suitable for a range of abilit...
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- Thursday 21 March
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Coffs Coast Cycle Challenge
Coffs Harbour Area, North Coast, Coffs Harbour
Rotary Coffs City is holding the NAB Coffs Coast Cycle Challenge. The event is a ride of 100 kilometres starting and finishing at the Coffs Harbour Je...
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- Sunday 5 August
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Grenfell Henry Lawson Festival
Cowra Area, Country NSW, Grenfell
The Henry Lawson Festival is held on the June long weekend and celebrates Grenfell's famous son, Henry Lawson, who was born on the Grenfell goldfield ...
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- Thursday 7 June
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The Flair Awards
Forster & Taree Area, North Coast, Taree
The Flair Awards is an annual fashion Awards event held in Taree on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Now in its 18th year Flair has grown from to be the l...
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- Saturday 4 August
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Jervis Bay Triathlon Festival
Jervis Bay & Shoalhaven, South Coast, Huskisson
*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Jervis Bay Triathlon and Multisport Festival is held in Huskisson New South Wales; a small coa...
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Zoo Grooves
Dubbo Area, Country NSW, Dubbo
Mark this date in your diary!Zoo Grooves 2012 will take place on Saturday 29 September at the beautiful African Picnic Grounds at Taronga Western Plai...
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- Saturday 29 September
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