GET OUT THERE

Contemporary dates for right now. A date with Sir David Attenborough – and your significant other – when he tours Australia in February. On the road For nomadic types, leave the trappings of the big smoke behind and head to Bilpin in the Blue Mountains for apple picking, fresh pies and, best of all, local cider. Set the scene For a mix of traditional Italian with an industrial feel, Melbourne’s Tipo 00, down a laneway, is the perfect backdrop for a new take on old-school seduction.

French charm Catch Versailles: Treasures from the Palace at Canberra’s National Gallery of Australia.