SYDNEY is a perennial favourite among Perth travellers, but if you’re planning a trip to the Harbour City and its outskirts in 2010, take with you these insider tips from Tourism New South Wales.
2010 TREND
‘Pop-up’ Sydney
Sydney is home to a new breed of restaurant, bar, gallery, cinema and shop – the ‘pop-up’.
Not permanent fixtures, these temporary structures are often located in vacant spaces, shipping containers and warehouses and are favoured by the style-set.
You may have missed the chance to ‘pop’ into some of these already, but that’s ok.
The trend is only going to grow in 2010 so keep a close eye out for them.
2 Holiday parks
Holiday Parks are one of the best ways to enjoy a beachfront holiday in NSW with the family, at a fraction of the cost.
Whether you choose to camp, stay in a bungalow or a luxurious cabin, you’ll be surrounded by pristine wilderness on one side and ocean views on the other.
3 The road trip
Grab a group of friends or family and hit the road.
In the wake of the GFC, it’s all about the simple things in life with a contemporary spin – plan your route on Google, download itineraries and create your own iPod playlist.
Reconnect with the people around you, enjoy the freedom of taking one day or two weeks to reach your destination and discover NSW destinations off the beaten track.
HOT SPOT DESTINATIONS
1 Mount View: A tasty dish
Take a legendary Hunter chef, a selection of boutique wineries and luxurious villa accommodation and you have Mount View, the destination for 2010.
2 Camperdown: It’s cool
Sydney’s vibrant inner-west continues to deliver fresh and exciting inner city experiences.
Sandwiched between Newtown, Annandale, Glebe and Erskineville and home to the University of Sydney, Camperdown boasts a dynamic bohemian vibe, with a buzzing cafe society.
3 South Coast: A foodie’s paradise
The NSW South Coast is a foodie’s paradise – a destination that’s becoming just as recognised for its food and wines as its unspoilt natural beauty and charming villages.
Both the Shoalhaven and Eurobodalla regions are part of the international Slow Food Movement .