Take some time out to soak up the Archibald, Wynne & Sulman Prizes, 2017

The Archibald Prize, first awarded in 1921, is running to Sunday 22 October at the Art Gallery of NSW

TIP: Buy tickets ahead of time and walk right in

Fancy a short break on the Gold Coast? Plan it for September and combine days relaxing with a spectacular outdoor production of Aida on Coolangatta Beach in the evening

21 – 30 September, Coolangatta, Gold Coast

TIP: Ask us about accommodation to suit your night at the theatre, re-imagined on the beach

Be there for the ultimate trans-Tasman battle on 19 August, when the Qantas Wallabies face off against the All Blacks to win back the Bledisloe Cup

ANZ Stadium, Sydney 19 August

TIP: Click through for game & travel packages 

See the world’s best riders on the Phillip Island Circuit, home of Australian motorcycle racing for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix

Phillip Island, Victoria, 20-22 October

Tip: Children 14 years and under get free access to the circuit with any adult General Admission ticket