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You don’t have to run 42 kilometres to get a Berry donut this weekend

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Emily Murphy Emily Murphy
The South Coast’s most famous donut van is parking at Circular Quay for Sydney Marathon weekend – no bib required.

The famous Berry Donut Van is coming to town. The South Coast landmark will set up its touring van on Young Street, across from Customs House at Circular Quay this weekend – a short walk from where the TCS Sydney Marathon field will finish at the Opera House.

It’ll be serving hot cinnamon donuts made on the spot, plus Nutella donuts, coffee, hot dogs, smoothies and milkshakes.

The Famous Berry Donut Van, Berry
The Berry Donut Van is a famous road trip pit stop. (Credit: If & When Social Media Agency)

The Berry Donut Van has been a fixture of the quaint NSW town since 1974, and its original business model was built solely around the Princes Highway. Then, in 2023, the highway stopped going through Berry when the Foxground and Berry bypass opened. Great for the main street. Less great for a business whose customers were, historically, people who hadn’t planned to stop.

In late 2025, the business launched the Berry Donut Van On Tour, an all-new travelling van to work food festivals, music festivals and major events nationally, with the flagship van continuing to operate in Berry.

It’s a smart move, and not just for one weekend. Roadside food businesses built on passing traffic are working out that it’s easier to follow the crowd than wait for it to drive by, and the Sydney Marathon weekend is about as captive as a crowd gets.

Not necessarily for the runners – their morning is spoken for, but for everyone else too. Travelling interstate and overseas for a marathon is more common every year, and for the people who come along to cheer, race day is hours of standing around with not much to do between waves of runners. So, what better way to wait near the finish line than with a delicious donut?

The Famous Berry Donut Van, Berry
Wait by the finish line with a fresh donut. (Credit: If & When Social Media Agency)

“We’re excited to bring the famous Berry Donut Van to the TCS Sydney Marathon and be part of such a memorable day," says Teresa Nazareth, owner of the Berry Donut Van.

“Whether it’s a reward after crossing the finish line, a treat for family and friends, or simply something delicious to enjoy while soaking up the atmosphere, we’re looking forward to sharing our fresh hot cinnamon donuts with everyone at the event."

The TCS Sydney Marathon is now part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, and more than 40,000 runners will take on the course this year. The 2025 event – the first run as a Major – had just under 33,000 finishers. Add everyone who turns up to watch, and Sunday will be one of the largest single-day crowds Sydney assembles all year.

Two things worth knowing before you go. Road closures across the CBD and Circular Quay are serious on Sunday, so check before you walk up. It’ll also be very busy, so go early, or go on Saturday.

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Legendary doughnuts served piping hot with a dusting of cinnamon sugar from Berry Donut Van
Hot cinnamon donuts are the ultimate post-run reward. (Credit: If & When Social Media Agency)

Where: Young Street across from Customs House, Sydney

When: 29-30 August 2026

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Emily Murphy
Emily Murphy is Australian Traveller's Email & Social Editor, and in her 4+ years at the company she has been instrumental in shaping its social media and email presence, and crafting compelling narratives that inspire others to explore Australia's vast landscapes. Her previous role was a journalist at Prime Creative Media and before that she was freelancing in publishing, content creation and digital marketing. When she's not creating scroll-stopping travel content, Em is a devoted 'bun mum' and enjoys spending her spare time by the sea, reading, binge-watching a good TV show and exploring Sydney's vibrant dining scene. Next on her Aussie travel wish list? South Australia and The Kimberley.
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Slowing down in Moree: a guide to the Artesian Spa Capital of Australia

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    Kassia Byrnes Kassia Byrnes
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    The Artesian Spa Capital of Australia offers the perfect destination to escape the grind and reset.

    The world moves more slowly in Moree, and that’s how it should be. Here, country charm and heritage buildings fill the town’s wide streets. While the surrounding farmland mixes with lush riverways to create a fascinating landscape.

    But the biggest pull? Moree is known as the Artesian Spa Capital of Australia. It’s truly a place to slow down and disconnect, all an easy train ride from Sydney.

    Soak in Moree’s artesian water

    kids at Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre
    Dive in to Moree’s artesian waters.

    Moree is not your typical wellness retreat, replacing pretence with casual and easy. Blessed to be sitting above the Great Artesian Basin, it feeds the town (and surrounding villages) with hot, mineral-rich water. Loaded with minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium and sulphur, this water is believed to help with skin health, joint function and tissue repair.

    And the town’s crown jewel, Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre, has reopened after extensive upgrades. This state-of-the-art aquatic centre offers accessible facilities with multiple artesian baths of varying temperatures between 38 and 41°C.

    Feel like exploring a little further? About an hour’s drive from Moree, the village of Boomi also offers public access to this same artesian water. Pop into Boomi Artesian Pool to make the most of a 25-metre cold pool, a wading pool and a hot artesian spa pool.

    Just an hour west of Boomi, you’ll also find Mungindi Hot Artesian Pool, another relaxing place to rejuvenate for the afternoon in the mineral-rich water.

    Moree’s best stays

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    Stay right by Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre.

    There are several motels within walking distance of the aquatic centre, so you linger longer in its therapeutic waters. A day pass not enough? Really soak in the benefits of Moree at three local stays with their own artesian baths.

    Gwydir Thermal Pools Resort boasts five artesian pools for motel and caravan park guests, ranging in soothing temperatures from 34 to 39 degrees. And that includes a 25-metre lap pool.

    The Phoenix, Artesian Spa Resort & Accommodation features outdoor artesian thermal pools and six indoor artesian spas, all 34 to 42°C, plus regular pools for guests staying in their accommodations.

    While the Artesian Spa Motel matches 46 comfortable budget rooms set across five acres of landscaped grounds, with direct access (for guests) to its own natural artesian hot thermal pool.

    Moree’s location at the crossroads of the Newell and Gwydir Highways makes it the ideal resting place for those road tripping through country NSW. With plenty of accommodation options, including farm stays, quaint bed and breakfasts and affordable motels.

    Delving into nature around Moree

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    Find plenty of natural beauty in and around Moree. (Credit: Destination NSW)

    Beyond the baths, find calm in Moree’s nature. Soak up the impressive Gwydir River from the peaceful Tareelaroi Weir Recreation Area. Popular with locals, this scenic spot is perfect for fishing, kayaking and picnics. Delve into local history at the Terry Hie Hie Picnic Area – a significant Gamilaroi cultural site. The picnic area is still used today as a ceremonial gathering ground, with educational signage sharing the history of the Gamilaroi People and the mission which used to reside here in the early 20th Century. Follow the Yana-y Warruwi Walking Track to explore the area’s box pine forest.

    Combine nature and culture at the Jellicoe Park Open Spaces Aboriginal Art Trail along the scenic Mehi River Walk. Find artworks from local Indigenous artists across a range of different mediums, like carved logs, engraved and painted sandstone and scar tree paintings.

    A taste of Moree

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    Sit down for a tasty meal after a game of golf. (Credit: Destination NSW)

    Taste the best of local cafes as you wander past the Art Deco architecture of Moree’s tree-lined main streets. Join the locals each morning at Brooker Trading Co as they line up for their morning java. Stay for classic breakfast dishes like eggs benedict and Dutch pancakes, or arrive later in the day for a hearty lunch menu. Inside a gorgeous Art Deco building, 61 Balo is another tasty breakfast option, with pet-friendly service. The recently renovated Cafe Omega is another popular stop for fresh, hearty meals – the chicken burger is a particular crowd pleaser – all served with a smile.

    Get inspired as you wander the CBD’s Mural Trail, stopping at some of Moree’s six art galleries along the way. Bank Art Museum is a must-see, housed in the town’s heritage bank building and home to a collection of First Nations art, plus a changing calendar of touring exhibitions.

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    Step inside the gorgeous Bank Art Museum Moree. (Credit: Destination NSW)

    Get active with a round on the beautiful riverside course at Moree Golf Club (and refuel afterwards at the delicious onsite restaurant) or a game of bowls at Moree Services Club’s state-of-the-art facility. Visit on the last weekend of September to join (or watch) Run the Plains, Moree’s annual two-day running festival.

    Known as ‘white gold’ country, Moree is Australia’s most productive agricultural region. Visit from April to September to join a cotton farm tour and get to know one of Moree’s major exports.

    However long you choose to stay, there’s plenty to soak in around Moree.

    Start planning the ultimate escape at visitmoreeplains.com.au.