From the 26th to the 28th of February, the eyes of the world will be on Phillip Island, as it plays host to the first ro... [more]
On June 10, the 2009 Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow will be holding its sole Sydney performance at Parramatta’s Rive... [more]
This Saturday, a glorious tradition continues as The Domain plays host to Symphony in The Domain.
Arguably the most a... [more]
Poindexters: grab your glasses, dust off your Periodic Tables and assemble your Bunsen burners. From the 26th to the 31s... [more]
On the weekend of March 20-21, the Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum will be hosting the Norman Lindsay Festival of Childr... [more]
On the 14th of June, the MS Walk & Fun Run will be taking place from Hyde Park and Milsons Point, respectively.
Run b... [more]
From the 12th of January to the 20th of February, the OpenAir Cinema will be returning to the stunning location of Mrs M... [more]
On the 7th of March, the 20th annual Clean Up Australia Day will be occurring at thousands of locations across this wide... [more]
With over 5000 events scheduled across NSW, there should be something for everyone this Australia Day.
Festivities wi... [more]
Government House is one of those well-known Sydney attractions that most locals are aware of, but few have visited.
T... [more]
Located only 120 kilometres from Melbourne, Castlemaine offers a wonderful weekend refuge from the rat race.
The hist... [more]
From late January to late March, the splendid harbourside location of Taronga Zoo will be the setting for a series of in... [more]
Coppers; pigs; plodders; bobbies; blue heelers; the boys in blue; the fuzz; the heat; the law – whatever you want to cal... [more]
From the 22nd to the 25th of October, Art Sydney 2009 will be taking over the Royal Hall of Industries at Moore Park.
... [more]
Lovers of sport, there is heaven on Earth, and it's called the National Sports Museum.
Filled with a stupendous range... [more]
From the 12th to the 14th of March, the Blue Mountains will be bouncing to the sounds of blues, roots and folk, as Katoo... [more]
Although it may seem like an odd thing to do on a weekend, donating blood is the sort of altruistic gesture that can lea... [more]Although it may seem like an odd thing to do on a weekend, donating blood is the sort of altruistic gesture that can lea... [more]
What better way to enjoy the glitz and glamour of the 82nd Academy Awards than by hosting your own Oscars party?
This... [more]
In what promises to be a gratifying combination of cuisine, culture and charity, Hyde Park will be hosting the 19th annu... [more]
When the Socceroos play Bahrain in a World Cup qualifier on the 10th of June, Stadium Australia might be hosting the sor... [more]
If you're free between 11am and 4pm on the 25th of October, make sure to gather up all your money money money and head t... [more]
In these confusing times in which we live, coffee is not always what it seems. Sometimes, it can be a euphemism for sex;... [more]
On the 15th of October, legendary trio The Goodies will be holding court at the Riverside Theatres in Parramatta. And ho... [more]
Whether you call it Stadium Australia, the Olympic Stadium, ANZ Stadium or simply Homebush, you'll love taking the tour.... [more]
As New South Wales’ contribution to National Science Week, the CBD will be hosting the fourth Ultimo Science Festival fr... [more]
Brisbane Photo Walks is unfortunately no longer in operation. I could not find any similar services. If you do know of... [more]
Searching for cheap yet enjoyable things to do on a weekend? A poker night could be just what you’re looking for.
The... [more]
From the 19th of April to the 9th of May, the sixth annual Sydney Comedy Festival will be bringing its giggles to a rang... [more]
Do you want to see You Am I, Hoodoo Gurus, The Beautiful Girls, Richard Clapton, Kate Miller-Heidke, Ash Grunwald and 10... [more]
Blues Point Reserve is arguably the finest place in Sydney from which to view the harbour, the bridge and the Opera Hous... [more]
In keeping with the hip and dynamic times in which we live, the hip and dynamic Chalk Urban Art Festival will be hitting... [more]
Are you adventurous, romantic, curious? Or perhaps you're shy, desperate, creepy? Either way, it's about time you gave s... [more]
After an exhausting week of multi-tasking, office politics and corporate speak, what better way to unwind than by savour... [more]
On the 1st of May, St Catherine's School in Waverley will be hosting its annual Magnolia Fair.
A popular event on the... [more]
Step back in time and immerse yourself in depravity with a visit to the absorbing Old Melbourne Gaol.
The history of ... [more]
On the 6th of February, the 8th annual Berry Food & Wine Showcase will be held in the southern NSW town of Berry.
Thi... [more]
Say what you like about Tom Petty, but he's clearly a man who loves his skydiving. "And I'm free…free fallin'. Yeah I'm ... [more]
Gourmands take note: on the 15th and 16th of May, the award-winning Lovedale Long Lunch will be continuing its tradition... [more]
Oceans cover seven tenths of the Earth’s surface- yet few of us have any real appreciation of the incredible sights and ... [more]
You've walked past it, you've driven past it, you've even been there – so isn't it time you finally took a tour of the G... [more]
From the 20th to the 26th of August, Dendy Opera Quays, with the assistance of four other venues, will be hosting Possib... [more]
In celebration of the Year of Astronomy, Middle Head will be holding an event known as Starry Starry Night on the 10th o... [more]
Relive old memories and help the kids create new ones with a visit to the Zig Zag Railway.
Situated at Clarence, just... [more]
So, you’ve got a whole bunch of junk you want to offload, but you’re unwilling or unable to put on a garage sale? The so... [more]
On the 5th of December, the 15th annual Coogee Family Fun Day will be taking place at Coogee Beach.
As one of Sydney'... [more]
The great thing about Mosman's Reid Park is that it's perfect for parents and kids alike.
The youngsters will be kept... [more]
On the 14th of June, the MS Walk & Fun Run will be taking place from Albert Park.
Run by MS Australia, this charity e... [more]
Situated little more than a hundred kilometres from Melbourne, Ballarat makes the perfect place to escape the big smoke ... [more]
For anybody hoping to escape the city and enjoy a weekend of scenic driving, comfortable sightseeing and uninterrupted r... [more]
If you've always fantasised about completing a marathon, but are far too lazy to actually run 42 kilometres, feel free t... [more]
For adventurers who are keen to walk to the top of Australia’s highest mountain, Charlottes Pass is the place to start.
... [more]
Situated alongside our sparkling harbour, Elizabeth Bay House is one of the most attractive and historic buildings to be... [more]
Sydneysiders: dig out a tartan, iron your favourite kilt and annoy your workmates with bad Sean Connery accents. Because... [more]
Colourful and absorbing, the Middle Eastern Dance Festival will be bringing the sights and sounds of exotic Arabia to Au... [more]
Dig out your flares and hula hoops, because from the 26th to the 28th of March, the Lower Hunter Valley will be shaking ... [more]
On the 10th of April, the Surry Hills Festival will be bringing its annual dose of intimate community fun to trendy Surr... [more]
When another Anzac Day comes around, Australians will again pause to remember the sacrifices made by hundreds of thousan... [more]
Get away from the daily grind with a weekend in gorgeous Byron Bay.
It may be a whole other state away, but depending... [more]
Before the arrival of the White Man and his bridge tolls, the area around Sydney Harbour was home to six peoples: the Eo... [more]
On the 16th of May, the 16th annual Million Paws Walk will be trotting, wagging, barking, sniffing and licking its way f... [more]
You've walked past it, you've driven past it, you've even been there – so isn't it time you finally took a tour of Etiha... [more]
So, it's time to welcome another Valentine's Day, the celebration so adored by romantics, florists and stalkers. And to ... [more]
It's scenic, it's historic, it's interesting – so isn't it time you finally visited Fort Denison?
Formerly known as M... [more]
Take the time to slow down, relax and get back to nature, by paying a visit to the Brisbane Koala Bushlands.
This res... [more]
On the 25th of October, the fourth annual Seven Bridges Walk will be taking place, giving Sydneysiders the rare opportun... [more]
Canberra is so full of attractions that it would take several weeks to see them all. What that means is that you should ... [more]These are recessionary times in which we live, so even if Kevin has just sent you $900, who amongst us isn’t searching f... [more]
Out Wacol way can be found an interesting slice of rural heritage nestled peacefully within the modern city.
Administ... [more]
If you're looking to enjoy a fun community occasion this weekend, then you might want to pop along to the annual Oatley ... [more]
On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, between the 20th of October and the 16th of December, public Tai Chi sessions will be... [more]
Looking for some southside sea, sun and surf? Then look no further than Kurnell's Silver Beach.
Featuring the skyscra... [more]
Cheapskates- listen up! On September the 19th, CarriageWorks will be hosting a wonderful clothing/music/book exchange.
... [more]
Have you ever wanted to combine a spot of exercise with a dash of learning and a bucketload of sleaze? Or do you simply ... [more]
For those lucky enough to live in the most beautiful city in the world, there are few better ways to savour Sydney’s cha... [more]
Grab your sunscreen, grab your hat, grab your water bottle and grab your towel. We're off to Balmoral Park!
Situated ... [more]
Calling itself 'Sydney's Living Maritime Museum', the Heritage Fleet Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into this port ... [more]
Don't be surprised if you spot Darryl Kerrigan out Woodridge way, because it boasts a lovely slice of serenity known as ... [more]
If you and your friend(s) enjoy playing sport, having a bet and abusing one another, it doesn't get any better than the ... [more]
If you feel like trying your hand at golf, but lack the time, money, patience or confidence to do so, there are two fun ... [more]
On the weekend of July 3-4, Coffs Harbour will be holding its fourth annual Short Sharp Film Festival.
It's well wort... [more]
While all right-thinking people dream of being paid to deal drugs, commit assault and defecate in hotel corridors, sadly... [more]
I hate The Man. You hate The Man. One suspects that even The Man, in his weaker moments, hates himself. If working exclu... [more]
School zones, pedestrian crossings, speeding cameras, bus lanes, peak hour traffic- why, it’s enough to give a man road ... [more]
As you follow the Convict Trail on its journey from Sydney to Newcastle, one of Australia's greatest engineering project... [more]
As Cronulla Ferries takes you on one of its scenic cruises around Port Hacking, you'll be soaking up the history as you ... [more]
Immerse yourself in nature – and burn a few calories while you're at it – with a visit to the lovely Tinchi Tamba Wetlan... [more]
Wollongong may offer the standard tourist attractions – museum, art gallery, botanic gardens – but it does boast somethi... [more]
Are you a wacky person who is hoping to do wacky things with other wacky people on the (non-wacky dates of the) 5th and ... [more]
You may have lived in Melbourne all your life, you may have explored every one of its nooks and crannies, but you haven'... [more]
A parent’s work is never done. As if creating them, feeding them, clothing them, housing them and educating them wasn’t ... [more]
Should you find yourself in the CBD before the end of January 2010, do yourself a favour and check out By George!.
Th... [more]
If you’ve always fantasised about living amongst the animals, but feared the thought of having to become a real-life Mow... [more]
Hidden within the western suburbs is Experiment Farm Cottage, a piece of heritage that tells an important part of Sydney... [more]
From the 6th to the 8th of June, Darling Harbour will be playing host to the Jazz & Blues Festival.
To quote from the... [more]
Prepare a hamper, find a blanket and grab your camera – you're off to the floating lookout known as Clark Island.
Sit... [more]
Roll up, roll up, because from the 1st to the 14th of April, the Royal Easter Show will be delighting around 900,000 gue... [more]
From the 20th of January to the 12th of March, the wonderful Bondi Openair Cinema will be in session at Bondi Beach.
... [more]
We've all walked past it a million times. But how many of us have actually taken the time to explore Hyde Park Barracks?... [more]
From the 2nd of July to the 11th of October, history, culture and creativity will come together at the Art Gallery of Ne... [more]
From the 2nd to the 5th of April, Darling Harbour will be the place to head, as the action-packed Hoopla! returns for a... [more]
As you wander about the house museum of Elizabeth Farm, you're travelling back in time almost to the very beginning of m... [more]
Set over 28 luscious hectares, the elevated Mt Tomah Botanic Garden is a cool-climate wonderland.
Mt Tomah, the cousi... [more]
When you grow your own garden, you're living a cheaper, healthier and greener life.
Naturally, the more space you hav... [more]
If the weather's fine and you're looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, there are few better places on the northern beache... [more]
Are you adventurous, romantic, curious? Or perhaps you're shy, desperate, creepy? Either way, it's about time you gave s... [more]
Bowral is known primarily for two things: for being the childhood home of Sir Donald Bradman, and for the annual Tulip T... [more]
Few people realise that the famed Southern Cross – one of Australia's greatest historical treasures – is to be found at ... [more]
Wattamolla is a popular weekend retreat, thanks to its bushwalking, picnic tables, swimming hole, taps, toilets and larg... [more]
You've had a hectic week, so why not take a load off at Parsley Bay Reserve?
Situated in Woollahra, this is a lovely ... [more]
For anybody looking to improve their fitness, enjoy a little fresh air and savour some classically beautiful Australian ... [more]
If you enjoy working your brain and meeting new people, why not join your local Scrabble club?
In an era in which onl... [more]
Trying to improve your fitness? Hoping to make some new friends? Looking for an excuse to wear lycra? Then the sooner yo... [more]
Are those bananas you got from Woolworths a little pricey? Are those apples you bought from Coles a little bland? Are yo... [more]
We all know that Sydney is the most beautiful city in the world, but you might be amazed to discover the splendour to be... [more]
From the 10th to the 13th of September, Mt Penang Parklands will be awash with floral displays, landscaped gardens and h... [more]
Situated just to the north of Sydney, Wisemans Ferry makes a lovely place to pass a relaxing day.
The historic commun... [more]
Whether you're looking to experience a leisurely daytrip or a relaxing weekend, Windsor makes an attractive destination.... [more]
Mosman is known for many things. To historians, it is known for being the home of Bungaree. To conservatives, it is know... [more]
On the 15th of November, the 26th annual Glebe Street Fair will be taking over Glebe Point Road.
Traffic will be clos... [more]
Every Saturday night at Williamstown’s Titanic Theatre Restaurant, the most famous ship in history ‘sails’ (and sinks).
... [more]
It's a fine day and you want to relax in a picturesque setting. So where to go? Well, why not pay a visit to Davidson Pa... [more]
History, culture and beauty come together at the Kurnell Peninsula, the birthplace of modern Australia.
It was there,... [more]
At the risk of blowing our own trumpet, WeekendNotes has long been a force for good in the community, thanks to the tire... [more]
Make sure you're in Lithgow from the 24th to the 26th of April, because the 11th annual Ironfest won't just be going on ... [more]
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, what sort of extraordinary health benefits are to be derived from thousands and... [more]
Get yourself to Katoomba on the 19th of June, because the wonderful Winter Magic Festival will be taking place.
This ... [more]
From the 18th to the 21st of June, St Mary’s Cathedral will play host to the Sydney Winter Festival.
As the website e... [more]
Take a break with your partner or family. Get away from the city without having to get away. Book yourself a houseboat w... [more]
From the 8th to the 11th of April, the Pact Theatre will be hosting that wonderfully weird troupe known as The Surgical ... [more]
Boasting more than 4000 native plants spread amongst over 400 hectares of hills and lakes, the Mt Annan Botanic Garden i... [more]
So, you've had a long, hard week and you want to spend the day relaxing. But how? The answer is to head to a slice of pa... [more]
When it comes to combining exercising and socialising with sightseeing and history, Melbourne has few better ways than t... [more]
On the 5th of February, an outdoor screening of Night of the Living Dead will be occurring in Ashfield.
Curious fact:... [more]
Having been an Aboriginal fishing ground, a convict prison, a quarry, an industrial school, a girls’ reformatory and a n... [more]
WeekendNotes has a long and proud tradition of showing lazy cheapskates how to have fun on the tightest of budgets in th... [more]
When it comes to burning some calories and taking in the best of marvellous Melbourne, you'd be hard pressed to find a b... [more]Are those bananas you got from Woolworths a little pricey? Are those apples you bought from Coles a little bland? Are yo... [more]
Are you adventurous, romantic, curious? Or perhaps you're shy, desperate, creepy? Either way, it's about time you gave s... [more]
Some say it's in Five Dock, others in Rodd Point – either way, Timbrell Park is a wonderful place for you to take the ki... [more]
If you want to picnic somewhere that's pretty, historic and little-known, look no further than Rodd Island.
Situated ... [more]
