New Zealand is renowned for its picture-perfect landscapes and views, but every committed foodie knows that Auckland’s food scene is the true hidden gem. With an array of dynamic chefs and innovative restaurateurs, there is a delicious surprise down every street and around every corner. Dubbed Auckland’s hospitality Oscars, the Lewisham Awards are a means […]
The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), celebrated as the world’s most prestigious wine competition, brings together 236 international experts, including 69 Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers, to blind taste over 18,000 wines. Medals are awarded through careful deliberation, making this a highly anticipated event in the wine world. This year, seven New Zealand wineries […]
Looking for the best French restaurant in Sydney can be difficult. French cooking is an art form, with its meticulous techniques and complex flavors resulting in truly exquisite dishes. Just look at the cassoulet, for example, it’s a testament to the chef’s dedication and skill. Sydney, renowned for its iconic Opera House, is also home […]
Watching movies in a cinema is a classic experience, but have you ever tried catching a film at a drive-in, an old gas station, or even on a rooftop? Whether you’re planning a memorable date night, seeking a one-of-a-kind movie outing, or you’re a film enthusiast eager to dive into cinema history, we’ve curated a […]
As the colder months settle in, there is no better way to indulge in a quintessential winter treat than with the classic Einspänner; an espresso-based delight topped up with a dollop of whipped cream. This delicious drink originates from Austria and is named after the one-horse-drawn carriages of Vienna. In the past, the Einspänner was […]
The epic 124 km Avon Descent, the world’s longest whitewater event, sets sail this weekend, buoyed by four splash-tacular Lotterywest Avon Descent festivals. With water levels riding high and weather looking good for Friday and Saturday, a few scattered showers on Sunday definitely won’t rain on our parade The kickoff is always filled with anticipation and celebration, […]
Perth is home to some of the finest French restaurants in Australia, serving much loved favourites escargot, steak tartare, mushroom and feta cigar, Paris-Brest (pictured above) and the classic crème brûlée for dessert. Whether you’re interested in lunch or dinner, dressing up or down, we explored the city’s top French-inspired hotspots for you to sip, […]
The Qantas Australian National Tourism Awards are the most prestigious tourism awards in Australia, recognising the best tours and attractions in the country. To win at a national level, finalists must first win Gold in their respective states. Here’s five of the NSW award winners from 2023, announced in March, 2024. Australian Reptile Park Somersby […]
With dramatic forest, mountainous landscapes and camping in vineyards, New Zealand’s music festivals offer more than just music. From partying in paddocks to drinking your way around Wellington, shoes or no shoes, the memories will last a lifetime. The music scene caters to all ages, with Homegrown leading the way for families. For those wanting […]
In 2026, the new $853 million ECU City campus will open its doors to 10,000 students and staff in the heart of the Perth CBD, including the world renowned WA Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), reinvigorating the city scape like never before. ECU City is a space designed to get people excited. Spanning 11 super-levels […]
For two weeks in September, art lovers from across the country get a once-per-year chance to visit the private art studios of over 140 artists in Margaret River as part of Australia’s largest open studios event. Last year was the tenth year of Margaret River Region Open Studios (MRROS), with 145,000 studio visits made by […]
Over the next three months, Musica Viva Australia is bringing three amazing classical music performances from as far as London, to the Perth Concert Hall. Starting on Monday next week, London’s renowned Choir of King’s College performs one show only at the PCH. In September, maestro William Barton teams up with Ensemble Q for a […]
WAAPA has a proud history as the starting point for extraordinary music careers including Tim Minchin, Meg Mac, Amy Manford and Christopher Dragon. Over the next few months, WAAPA’s Music Department is providing exciting new opportunities for classical music students to visit campus, join free workshops and audition for classical music degrees and diplomas starting in 2025. […]
The Decanter World Wine Awards in London is the world’s most influential wine show with judges tasting 18,000 of the world’s finest wines. Only 50 wines are awarded the coveted Best in Show title. To get to this level, wines go through two rounds of blind tasting and three separate approvals by a regional panel, a Co-Chair, […]
RAC Arena continues to attract major national and global sporting events, comedians and musicians to Perth. Music legends coming up include Ne-Yo, J Balvin, Parkway Drive and Hozier. Comedians Trevor Noah, Sooshi Mango and Sarah Millican are coming later in the year, and sports lovers can gear up for HoopsFest, bringing the best of basketball to Perth, and the Wildcats national […]
Home to 57 growers, 26 producers and 36 different grape varieties, Geographe is the most diverse wine region in Western Australia. Just ninety minutes south of Perth and one hour north of globally renowned Margaret River region, Geographe boasts more than twenty boutique wineries surrounded by the incredible Ferguson Valley and Geographe Bay. Geographe is best known […]
The Blackwood Valley is home to more than 15 boutique vineyards growing Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Shiraz and small quantities of Viognier and Pinot Noir. The first vineyards were established in 1976, making it one of Australia’s newest wine regions, the continental climate is ideal for winemaking and the region has earned the Valley […]
Holding the title of Australia’s largest wine region, WA’s Great Southern is home to five distinct subregions: Albany, Denmark, Frankland River, Mount Barker and Porongurup. Riesling and cool climate Shiraz are standout varieties across the entire region, although the classic varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet also flourish. The first wines, a Riesling and […]
Margaret River remains one of Australia’s most beautiful wine regions with 95+ wineries and a Mediterranean climate ideal for growing signature varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc blends. While the typical vintage runs from February to late April, above average temperatures led to 2024 being the earliest on record. The WA Wine Association […]
The Swan Valley is the most northern and warmest of the wine regions in Western Australia and so vintage finishes the earliest. The region is renowned for their fortifies and includes more than 40 vineyards growing varieties that include Verdelho, Shiraz, Cabernet, Grenache and Chenin. The 2024 vintage finished in February. Caroline Taylor from Wines […]
The Decanter World Wine Awards in London is the world’s most influential wine show, with wine judges tasting 18,000 of the world’s finest wines. Only 50 wines are awarded Best in Show. To get to this level, wines must first go through two rounds of blind tasting and three separate approvals by a regional panel, a Co-Chair, […]
With over 8,000 islands housing a mixture of rainforest, beaches, pristine waters and wildlife, a lifetime wouldn’t be long enough to explore everything Australia has to offer. Some of these islands remain virtually untouched, with few footprints left behind. From self-sailing the Great Barrier Reef, to mountain biking through Lord Howe Island, these lavish […]
Ever wish the the summer Fringe Festival came twice a year? If so, you are going to love RE//PERTH, an exciting urban arts festival in Northbridge by ARTRAGE, the same team responsible for the Fringe Festival and Rooftop Movies. For ten days Northbridge comes alive with music, food markets, sustainable fashion and live performances including the WA […]
At this year’s Revelation Film Festival you get to choose from 100 special events, feature films and short films being shown at the Revelation Perth International Film Festival. Movies are showing every day from Wednesday July 3 until Sunday July 14, starting as early as 11am and running past midnight. Most of the movies are […]
The music festival scene in Australia is on the rise, with even small boutique festivals attracting record numbers and a rapidly expanding global audience willing to travel Down Under for the big events. Since COVID, Australia’s music scene has made a full recovery, attracting an estimated two million festival goers, both local and international, each […]