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Best In Town: Top 8 Things To Do In January

The top things to do in NSW & VIC this month.

12/25

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Written by Rebecca Beaton

What to do in NSW

 

Happening from 12th January until 15th February, Forage & Feast unites local Ballarat growers, makers and culinary talent for a five-week celebration of Central Highlands flavours. From beekeeping classes to degustation lunches and behind-the-scenes farm tours, the program offers countless opportunities to taste, learn and explore.

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This summer, Manly Pacific has unveiled new additions to the luxury lifestyle property which was last year awarded UNESCO’s acclaimed Prix Versailles. This month, the hotel debuts a new Wellness Suite designed for deep restoration, a rare in-suite dining collaboration with hatted chef, Alessandro Pavoni, and a festive program at awarded restaurant, Cibaria, that channels the joy of a lingering Italian lunch by the sea. Created in partnership with Nimbus, the suite blends infrared therapy with coastal calm, the suite features an infrared sauna on the balcony, where ocean air meets restorative heat inside, you’ll find curated amenities, from electrolytes, body oils and dry brushes to yoga essentials plus a minibar stocked with fresh juices, coconut water and nourishing protein snacks. Light weights and resistance bands are also included for guests to stretch, train and unwind at their own pace.

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Sydney Festival 2026 will feature over 130 shows and events, 43 locations, and more than 50 free events, over 12 nights of live music. With First Nations artists at the forefront and new international works being introduced, this year promises to inspire audiences. Running from 8th until 25th January at various venues across Sydney.

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On 8th January the famous Candlelight Concert will be paying tribute to Adele! Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose in Sydney. Discover the music of Adele at St. Stephen’s Uniting Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.

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What to do in VIC

 

This summer, MANIAX Knox is turning up the heat with Glow & Throw, an electrifying axe-throwing series where glowing targets, blacklights, and neon energy collide for the ultimate experience. Launching with a high-voltage impact, Glow & Throw will transform MANIAX Knox into a pulse-pounding playground of colour, music, and competition, running every day through to 25th January. Australia’s home of axe-throwing, MANIAX, has built a reputation for turning the ordinary into the unforgettable.

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Holiday Inn Melbourne Bourke Street Mall has launched their new Little Big Explorers offer. A new CBD adventure giving young travellers a fun and engaging way to discover the city, with the bonus of a chance to win a complimentary two-night stay at Holiday Inn for families who complete the adventure. Running exclusively during the Victorian school holidays (22nd December 22 until 28th January), families can request a complimentary Little Big Explorers Pack upon check-in with all the goodies they need to guide them to some of Melbourne’s most recognisable landmarks.

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Laura at Pt. Leo Estate is a proud Relais & Châteaux member and holder of two chef hats for seven consecutive years, Laura is the estate’s most refined expression of dining, inviting guests to discover the pinnacle of quiet luxury, flawless service, seasonal produce and artistic landscapes on the Mornington Peninsula. ​Overlooking Western Port and the estate’s 16-acre sculpture park, Laura offers an elegant fine-dining experience led by Culinary Director Josep Espuga, with a menu celebrating premium Australian produce, sustainability and traceability.

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Happening until 11th March, Melbourne’s summer nights are about to heat up! The Summer Night Market at Queen Victoria Market, is back! Soak up the atmosphere as the iconic sheds come alive with mouth-watering street food, shopping, refreshing cocktails, mocktails and more. Relish in incredible live music, roving entertainment and themed pop-ups, while soaking up the vibrant summer atmosphere.

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