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NEW SOUTH WALES § Sydney: After 989 whales were spotted in the 2011 Whale Watching season plus hundreds of dolphins and fur seals, Captain Cook Cruises is back again in 2012 with daily Whale Watching cruises. MORE § Hunter Valley: The inaugural Snow Garden festival is set to take place at the Hunter Valley Gardens from 30 June to 15 July. MORE § Sydney: Mantra is making a night at the ballet even more memorable with a range of 'Ballet & Stay' packages on offer during the exclusive Sydney season of the English National Ballet. MORE § Sydney Harbour: Book a group of four or more on one of Captain Cook Cruises’ Christmas-in-July High Tea at Sea departures on Sydney Harbour and save 20 per cent. MORE § Miranda: Increased demand for accommodation in the Sutherland Shire has resulted in Metro Inn Miranda adding a new penthouse level with 14 superior rooms. MORE § Port Macquarie: There might not be any snow at Port Macquarie, but the city’s Billabong Koala and Wildlife Park is certainly getting ready to show off a couple of snow leopards. MORE § Sydney: The Observatory Hotel, in Sydney’s historic Millers Point precinct, is offering an accommodation package in conjunction with the Art Gallery of NSW’s 2012 Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes exhibition. MORE § Sydney: I’ve long regarded Park Hyatt Sydney, right on the city’s waterfront between Circular Quay and The Rocks as one of the finest examples of merging modern functionality into a genuinely iconic historic landscape. MORE § Camden: Get some thrills — and perhaps a few laughs — on a new adults-only ghost tour of historic 183-year-old Gledswood mansion, near Camden in the Macarthur region. MORE § The Rocks: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney is offering families the opportunity for a luxurious getaway to the Royal Easter Show. MORE § Port Stephens: I do love Port Stephens Beachside Holiday Parks’ new ‘My Space’ campaign, which urges social networkers to stop downloading and spend their downtime by the beach with real friends. MORE § Southern Highlands: Solar Springs Health Retreat is offering a three-day weekend package for the annual Brigadoon Highland Gathering. MORE § Port Stephens: Book two nights at newly refurbished Nelson Resort in Port Stephens and get a third night for $10. MORE § Mudgee: Burn off the chocolate this Easter at the Mudgee Bike Muster, a family-friendly event which will be held in the Central Western NSW town from April 6-9 with the focus on recreational cycling, food and wine. MORE § Sydney: Kids travel for free on selected Captain Cook Cruises’ Sydney Harbour excursions these Easter school holidays. MORE § Lord Howe Island: Two internationally renowned Australian artists, Adam Rish and Archibald-winner Gary Shead, will host a small-group artists’ retreat at Lord Howe Island’s luxurious Arajilla Retreat from April 20-23. MORE § NSW & ACT: Easter deals at Crowne Plaza’s Canberra, Coogee Beach, Hunter Valley and Terrigal properties. MORE § Sydney: Combine the iconic AAMI Golden Slipper, Australia’s richest day of racing, with Sydney CBD accommodation. MORE § Sydney: Heading to Sydney’s Capitol Theatre to see Andrew Lloyd Webber’s latest opus, Love Never Dies, before it closes at the end of March? MORE § Sydney: The Observatory Hotel, Sydney, has been acknowledged as number one luxury hotel in Sydney and third in Australia in Tripadvisor 2012 Travellers' Choice awards. MORE § Sydney: Captain Cook Cruises: As a long-term Sydney resident who likes to get out and about, I thought I knew the harbour pretty well. MORE § Mudgee: Films, food and wine under the stars is the promise at the eight annual Mudfest International Short Film Festival which will be held in Mudgee on Saturday March 7 at Bunnamagoo Estate Wines. MORE § Sydney: Having just dined and overnighted at Sydney’s Observatory Hotel, I’m hardly surprised that it was the only Australian property to make the 2012 Gold List in America’s prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine. MORE § Sydney: Turn a twilight movie screening under the stars into a luxurious overnight experience, with InterContinental Sydney’s St.George OpenAir Cinema package. MORE § Sapphire Coast: School children who are wondering where the wild things are may find the answers on the NSW Sapphire Coast over the summer holidays. MORE § Southern Highlands: Recover from Christmas and spend New Year’s Eve at a health retreat in the Southern Highlands. MORE § Sydney: Captain Cook Cruises’ new Sydney Harbour Ventures for the young and adventurous. MORE § NSW: All class, mountains to the sea. MORE § Sydney: Celebrate New Years Eve on Sydney Harbour. MORE § Sydney: Stay upmarket in Sydney’s CBD with Radisson Blu’s ‘Sparkling & Sizzling Summer’ offer. MORE § Sydney: Sofitel packages Picasso exhibition. MORE § Port Stephens: Triple Adventure Package at Port Stephens. MORE § Port Stephens: Romantic ‘PS I Love You’ seaside getaway at Peppers Anchorage. MORE § NSW/QLD: Free nights at BreakFree properties. MORE § NSW: Popular forest walks. MORE § Sydney: Shangri-La refurbished. MORE § Port Stephens: Triple adventure package. MORE § Newcastle: Nobbys open to the public. MORE § Macarthur: Visit the birthplace of Australia's wool and wheat industires. MORE § Port Stephens: Parasail two for the price of one. MORE § Coffs Coast: Rally kings head Down Under. MORE § Southern Highlands: Enjoy a triple treat at Peppers Manor House. MORE § The Rocks: Take your hotel bed back home with you. MORE § Southern Highlands: Winter dinner-bed-and-breakfast package at Mittagong. MORE § Wollongong: Special winter family deals. MORE § Sapphire Coast: Old Tom hits the Humpback Highway. MORE § Sydney: Combine Mary Poppins with some classy accommodation. MORE § Sydney: 25% off Caprain Cook overnight harbour vruise. MORE § Bundanoon: Visit Solar Springs Health Retreat to tone up after the festive blow-out. MORE § Sydney: Taronga Zoo wins gold as NSW's best major tourist attraction. MORE |