The state of New South Wales is home to cultural, sporting, educational events, and more. If you are looking to pay a visit to this wonderful part of Australia this season, make sure to choose NSW minibus hire for a convenient ride to these event destinations.
Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival – Pokolbin
Spanning across a period of two months, starting 1st of May, the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival is expected to be bigger and better this time around, showcasing the diverse selection of food and wine with an assortment of themed activities. Get to interact with the leading winemakers in the town and skilled chefs displaying their exceptional culinary skills. If you are in for some leisure experience, make yourself warm in open fire with some cheese and premium hunter valley wines of the region.
Wagga Wagga Racing Carnival
Scheduled to be held from 4th to 5th of May, this esteemed event attracts top level horses, in addition to some fashion competition on the field. As many as 8 local races will be held on the field, which includes 2000 metre race meets. Enjoy delicious meals in the Champagne Bar, with private marquees and big screens round the course. Children below the age of 18 is not allowed unless they are accompanied with an adult.
Illawarra Autumn Jazzfest
This 2-day event on the 5th and 6th of May will take place at the Princes Highway in Wollongong, bringing together local communities, foreign visitors, musicians and jazz lovers to share a common affection for the love of jazz music. The Corimal Hotel will turn into a melodious symphony of love and tune, with jam-packed fun and entertainment. Wollongong is a scenic drive from the city of Sydney, with pristine beaches, delicious cuisines and amazing music. Come along with your friends or family, and experience the best of atmosphere in an electric setting.
Currabubula Art Show
Kicking off with dinner and refreshments on the opening night, this annual art exhibition at the Currabubula Memorial Hall is a must visit, if you are in NSW during May. Artists from all parts of the state, as well as other parts of the country come together under one roof to display their artworks. The main event also features art pieces submitted by students of the local area. Any sort of proceeding obtained from the exhibition goes towards Red Cross Projects.
Grazing The Greens
On the 14th of May, the Golf Club Drive in Howlong will turn into a day full of fun, frothing and golfing. As you stroll past the lush green course, you will get a chance to taste delicious Gourmet Hot Dogs, delectable chocolates from the Corowa Chocolate Factory, and not to miss the luring Ciders and Sliders. Grab a bottle of beer from the Corona Bar or sip a glass of wine from Campbells of Rutherglen Pop Up Wine Bar. There will be some live musical performance on the deck after the event, calling for a day that you might not have experienced. At the end of it all, there will be some golfing action as well or a table tennis match.
Ultra-Trail Australia
This 5-day running festival is scheduled to be held in Katoomba from 18th to 21st of May, encompassing a 100 km, 50km and 22km trail run through the scenic Blue Mountains National Park. The fest also includes UTA 951, which is basically a stair climb from the Furber steps base to the Finish
Line at the Scenic World. You also have kid trail races, along with film festival, athlete forums and event expo. The event attracts runners of all levels from across the country, and is a great opportunity to witness elite athletes as well as first time runners.
Lismore Gemfest
Known to be the biggest event in Australia devoted to associated arts and lapidary, Lismore Gemfest is organized by the Lapidary Club Inc. From the novices to the most expert campaigners, exhibitors from all corners join in to showcase everything from finished jewellery, rough stone cutting, along with gold nuggets, fossils and specimens on showcase. There will be craft activities, jewellery making demonstrations and gem sieving activities for kids. Food stalls are available in plenty, and you can grab some special deals for onsite camping. There is something for people of all tastes and interests.
May Adventure Week
Lord Howe Island is a quintessential of nature, with its vibrant marine life, breathtaking pristine beaches, exotic flora and fauna, lush subtropical forests and dramatic scenery. Happening from 22nd to 26th of May, the Adventure Week seeks to explore the natural beauty in a unique way. You’ll be guided to some of the most amazing places in the island by kayak, boat or foot. Along the path, the guide will educate you about the management practices and unique ecosystems of the region, that has kept preserved the exotic wildlife. The event is ideally suited for people of all ages and interests in conservation.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
The most prestigious mountain film festival in the world is coming to Australia on the 25th of May, 2017, showcasing an extended session of mountain adventure films that are sure to make you pack your bags for your next adventure pursuit. During the week-long event, a number of exploration, adventure, environment, culture and mountain sport films will be screened. These films are shot in some of the most remote and wild corners of the world, which are sure to excite you with adrenaline inducing action sequences, thought provoking story lines and mesmerising cinematography. Get to see some of the most accomplished mountain bikers, snowboarders, skiers, paddlers and climbers in action.
Orana Mutual Dubbo Show
For over 140 years, the signature event of Orana Mutual Dubbo Show has been showcasing regional agricultural production in order to promote trade to the local community. The 3-day program from 26th to 28th of May will be full of competition and entertainment, attracting over 20,000 visitors. The concept behind this event is to achieve excellence and to educate the patrons in a safe, dynamic environment.