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Spring fever hits Sydney and NSW

This month's edition of Escapes has plenty of exciting news about events and deals in Sydney and regional NSW. Tickets are now on sale for three feature events that are part of the line-up for Sydney Festival 2013. You can also buy tickets for two new musicals - Legally Blonde The Musical (the Australian premiere) and The Addams Family. Check out great deals on family getaways and school holiday specials. Plus enter the competition to win double tickets to this year's exciting NRL Grand Final.

Sydney Festival 2013

Tickets are now on sale for three great shows in January's Sydney Festival. Semele Walk features the outrageous designs of Vivienne Westwood, and the Berlin ensemble, Kaleidoskop, with the Sydney Philarmonia. At Riverside Theatre in Parramatta, contemporary circus is at its best when Circolombia performs Urban while David Byrne + St Vincent take to the stage at the State Theatre from 17-19 January with a brass band as backup. Book tickets now.

Wotif deals from $99 in regional NSW

Wotif you could reconnect with your family on a fun-filled NSW holiday? It’s not too late to find great accommodation during the September school holidays from 24 September to 5 October 2012. Have a fun-filled family getaway in one of your favourite NSW destinations. Find out more about Wotif deals.

Win tickets to NRL Grand Final

Enter now for the chance to win one of ten double passes to the NRL Grand Final on 30 September 2012. If you win, you’ll witness the final battle for the NRL premiership title in one of the most hotly-contested seasons ever. The 2012 NRL Telstra Premiership Grand Final kicks off at 5pm on 30 September at ANZ Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park.

Family getaways in NSW

Take the kids on a well-earned break to explore NSW in springtime. Around the State there are some great deals on family-friendly accommodation and activities until the end of October 2012. Stay at Zoofari Lodge, take a balloon joy flight, meet the animals on a farmstay, go on a dolphin-watch cruise or stay on a luxury houseboat on the Murray River. Book your family getaway now.

Legally Blonde The Musical

The Australian premiere of this award-winning musical opens at the Lyric Theatre from 21 September. The all-star Australian cast includes Lucy Durack (Wicked) as Elle Woods and Rob Mills (Wicked, Young Talent Time) as Warner. Book a Blue Holidays package including airfares, two nights’ accommodation and an ‘A’ Reserve Ticket from $512pp*. First 50 bookings receive a Legally Blonde merchandise pack.

The Addams Family

Tickets are now on sale for the smash-hit musical comedy, The Addams Family, at the Capitol Theatre from March 2013. Starring John Waters, Chloe Dallimore and Russell Dykstra, The Addams Family brings the deliriously delightful world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch to spooky and spectacular life. Book now.

What's On in october

Cockatoo Island Film Festival

Sydney Harbour sparkles as the backdrop to this festival, landing on Cockatoo Island from 24-28 October. A celebration of film and more.

Crave Sydney International Food Festival

From 1-31 October, food lovers can enjoy hundreds of food-inspired events including the World Chef Showcase and Night Noodle Markets.

Spirit of the Land Lockhart

Australia’s only National Farm Art Sculpture Awards for sculpture created from recycled farm materials and natural elements from 1-14 October.

Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000

Check out all the action on and off the track at Mt Panorama from 4-7 October when the V8 Supercars celebrate 50 years of the famed Bathurst endurance race.

Sydney Events

Regional Events

NSW Motor Racing Championship

22 - 23 September
Eastern Creek

Tulip Time

18 September - 1 October
Bowral

2012 Helpmann Awards

24 September
Sydney Opera House

Deniliquin Ute Muster

28 - 29 September
Deniliquin

Darling Harbour Fiesta Festival

6 - 7 October
Darling Harbour

Zoo Grooves

29 September
Dubbo

Epson Super Saturday

6 October
Royal Randwick Racecourse

Orange Wine Week

19 - 28 October
Orange

National Geographic Live!

7 October
Sydney Opera House

Batlow Apple Blossom Festival

20 October
Batlow

Just for Laughs

12 - 22 October
Sydney Opera House

The Wingham Akoostik Festival

20 - 21 October
Wingham

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