BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE...

Our complete winter guide to the best events happening nationwide will get you through the big chill, minus the hibernation.

- WORDS HARRIET SIM

WINTER WINE FESTIVAL

There's no better way to warm yourself up than with wine and good food. Luckily, the Mornington Peninsula’s annual four-day Winter Wine Fest has wineries across the region opening their cellar doors for a long, boozy winter weekend. The Winemaker’s Truffle Dinner opens the festival as 13 top wineries each host a table with wines specially curated to match a delightful three-course menu showcasing the new season's truffles. From June 7 to 9.

Visit morningtonpeninsulawine.com.au

The Hydro Majestic Hotel

Enjoy a seasonal Yulefest winter menu in the warmth of a crackling fireplace at The Hydro Majestic Hotel in the Blue Mountains, NSW. Perched on a clifftop overlooking the Megalong Valley, the historic Art Deco hotel is the perfect spot to spend the day - or night.

Visit hydromajestic.com.au

KAREELA SUPPER CLUB

Experience Thredbo’s white-topped mountains and powdery snowfields in style at the exclusive Kareela Supper Club. Visitors can enjoy a snowcat ride across the mountain to watch the iconic fireworks show with a glass of champagne in hand, before indulging in a two-hour canapé and beverage package at the luxe on-slope restaurant, Kareela Hutte. Bookings are now open for dates over winter.

Visit thredbo.com.au to secure your spot.

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