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Weekend getaway
14 Jan 2016
When the opportunity for a long(ish) weekend arises, here at MIMCO we take advantage of getting our culture (and maybe cocktail) fix while we can. Here’s our list of what to do, see and of course wear for the long weekend ahead.
Ai Weiwei's Forever Bicycles. Image via QAGOMAANDY WARHOL AND AI WEIWEI AT NGV
Featuring two of the most influential and interesting artists of the Twentieth and
Twenty-first Century, this international exhibition explores the influence of Andy Warhol and Ai Weiwei on modern art and contemporary life. A sensory wonderland of over 300 works including 5 pieces from Ai Weiwei that have never been shown before.
Our pick: "Blossom 2015"; a stunning installation of a bed of thousands of delicate, intricately designed white porcelain flowers – we’re in!
Showing until April 24 at National Gallery Victoria.
2015 Sydney Festival, The Domain, Sydney. Image via Sydney Festival.SYDNEY FESTIVAL
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic Sydney Festival: an annual transformation of the Harbour city into a kaleidoscopic hub of culture, art and music. Finishing up on January 26, be quick to experience and immerse yourself over the Australia Day weekend.
Our picks: Opera in the Domain, Meow Meow’s Little Mermaid at the Magic Mirrors Spiegeltent, The Festival Village in Sydney’s iconic Hyde Park, and Sky Terrace DJ’s at
The Star on Australia Day.
The Sydney Festival runs until January 26
Hentley Farm cellar door. Image via amagazine.com.au WINE AND DINE AT HENTLEY FARM
As much as we love our city, there’s nothing quite like spending a weekend away from it all. Eating delicious food and drinking amazing wine just makes it all the more appealing. Enter Hentley Farm – literally the best winery in Australia (it recently took out Winery of the Year for 2015) – a small cellar door and restaurant set amongst the incredible Barossa Valley. Lunch, dinner or wine-tasting, this is the perfect way to max-relax on a long weekend.
Hentley Farm Wines
Corner of Gerald Roberts Road and Jenke Roads, Seppeltsfield, South Australia
Cellar Door open 7 days a week 11am-5pm
Rottnest Island. Image via theluggageprofessionals.com.auROTTNEST ISLAND
Enjoying the simple pleasures in life? We’re all for that. Rottnest Island offers some of the most beautiful beaches on Australia’s West Coast, with the entire island classified as an
A-class nature reserve. There are no public vehicles, so it's all pedalling power or long, relaxing walks to discover the incredible beaches, history and activities on offer.
Get to the island from Perth via ferry or plane...and if you are lucky enough, your own boat – anyone have a boat?