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A Sydney Seaplane flying over Sydney harbour
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Bursting with natural beauty and exhilarating experiences, Sydney makes it easy to celebrate everything from birthdays and graduations to anniversaries and honeymoons in style on a short break. Settle into a luxe suite overlooking the dazzling harbour for an indulgent long weekend of wining, dining and adventures that’ll make your next milestone unforgettable.
Gear up for a big day — or a big night
Spoil yourself and your loved ones with an indulgent stay in an opulent suite, the perfect base for kicking off a celebration. Start the day in style by waking up to incredible views of Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House at Park Hyatt Sydney, in the historic The Rocks precinct. If you’re in the mood to spare no expense, secure the Opera Suite, which boasts six private balconies looking out at Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House as well as seating for eight dinner guests, or the spacious two-bedroom Sydney Suite, which has its own outdoor terrace with equally stunning views.
Prepare to be pampered at The Langham Sydney, a city sanctuary tucked away on Kent Street, providing easy access to The Rocks and the Barangaroo dining hub. Boost your energy levels ahead of the evening with the Langham’s legendary Afternoon Tea with Wedgwood service, or indulge in a decadent treatment at the hotel’s The Day Spa by Chuan, after a dip in the whimsically decorated 20m indoor heated pool and a revitalising session in a steam room.
See the Sydney Opera House from a fresh perspective from your generously sized Opera King Room at Crown Towers Sydney, high up in the tallest building in Sydney in the Barangaroo precinct. Soak up mesmerising views as you watch the sun move over the harbour from one of the six-star hotel’s suites before heading downstairs for a celebratory dinner at Crown’s fine-dining restaurants, including Nobu Matsuhisa’s Nobu or Oncore by three-Michelin-starred British chef Clare Smyth.
Take the pulse of the city at QT Sydney, a quirky hotel combining modern interiors with a heritage twist in the heart of Sydney city’s retail precinct. Book the State Suite and recharge with a rainwater shower and a nap in the luxurious king-sized bed before reinvigorating your mind, body and soul with a pre-celebration reboot treatment at SpaQ.
The Day Spa by Chuan, at The Langham, Sydney Credit: The Langham
Set underground at The Langham, Sydney, The Day Spa by Chuan boasts a 20m heated pool.
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The Day Spa by Chuan, at The Langham, Sydney Credit: The Langham
Set underground at The Langham, Sydney, The Day Spa by Chuan boasts a 20m heated pool.
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The State Suite at QT Sydney, Sydney
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QT Sydney, Sydney Credit: QT Sydney
The State Suite at QT Sydney, Sydney
Mark the moment with an unforgettable meal
After you’ve settled into your hotel and indulged in a spa treatment, it’s time to clink your glasses. Kick off a celebratory evening at the entertaining Maybe Sammy bar in The Rocks, where you can soak up the glamour of the Art Deco interiors while marvelling at a theatrical cocktail created by award-winning mixologists.
Ease into the evening as you sip an Opera Sunset cocktail of rum, vermouth, amaro and grapefruit bitters while gazing at the uninterrupted Sydney Harbour views from high in the sky at Blu Bar on 36, one of the city’s most iconic bars, at Shangri-La Sydney in The Rocks. Take in equally impressive harbour views 32 storeys above the city centre at newly refurbished InterContinental Sydney’s at reservations-only rooftop Aster Bar. Or start a memorable evening on the rooftop at Smoke Bar at Barangaroo House, where the sophisticated cocktails are as refreshing as the harbour views.
Savour the six-course tasting menu at Quay, in the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, where executive chef Peter Gilmore showcases the finest local ingredients in his inventive, nature-inspired dishes. It’s a magical dining experience that will leave you with a lasting impression. Gilmore is also the culinary genius behind Bennelong restaurant at the Sydney Opera House, where the food is equally spectacular and the cathedral-like space awe-inspiring.
Gather your inner circle in the private dining room at Cafe Sydney, on the fifth floor of the grand Customs House at Circular Quay, and take in the glorious views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the restaurant’s terrace. Or take a table in the main dining space for an incredible birthday dinner created by a passionate kitchen crew — order ahead to surprise the guest of honour with a bespoke celebration cake.
Don’t want the festivities to ever be over? Make a long weekend a series of indulgent experiences, starting with the decadent sunrise breakfast offered Thursday to Sunday mornings at Altitude restaurant, on the 36th floor of Shangri-La Sydney. Feast on a lobster omelette and toast the rising sun with a glass of champagne — upgrade to the caviar option and swap out the glass of Veuve Clicquot for Dom Pérignon to max out the moment.
Stretch your wings
Imbue your special occasion with a sense of adventure and hop on a seaplane to be whisked away for an epic dining experience at Jonah’s Restaurant and Boutique Hotel at Whale Beach. From the Sydney Seaplanes terminal in Rose Bay, your seaplane will thud over the waves as it gathers speed and roars off on an aerial tour of Sydney Harbour and the Northern Beaches before arriving at Jonah’s. Indulge in a delectable multi-course lunch while taking in the dazzling ocean view before taking a return seaplane ride back to the city.
Prolong your short break by turning a seaplane flight into an overnight stay. See Sydney Harbour reveal its hidden beaches from high above the waves on a Sydney by Seaplane flight from Rose Bay to Cottage Point Inn, a fine-dining waterfront restaurant hidden away in rugged Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in Sydney’s north. Check into Cottage Point Inn’s one-bedroom apartment and soak up the views of Cowan Waters and Australia’s second-oldest national park before taking a seat at the restaurant for a glorious dinner you’ll never forget.
Make new memories
Embrace the challenge of the three-hour return journey to the summit of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge with BridgeClimb Sydney, climbing over a thousand steps to be rewarded with panoramic views of the harbour. Enrich the experience with an authentic connection to Sydney’s Aboriginal heritage on BridgeClimb’s Burrawa Indigenous Experience as your Indigenous Storyteller guide tells stories of the Traditional Owners of the harbour that date back tens of thousands of years.
See Sydney Harbour from a different perspective on a Gold Penfolds Dinner Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises. Relish a six-course degustation menu matched with Penfolds wines while enjoying guaranteed window seating, live music and amazing views. Take in Sydney’s beauty from all angles as the cruise loops around the harbour twice.
Sydney Seaplanes, Rose Bay Credit: Destination NSW
Couple enjoying a pre-flight champagne before departing on their Sydney Seaplanes experience from Rose Bay, Sydney.
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Sydney Seaplanes, Rose Bay Credit: Destination NSW
Couple enjoying a pre-flight champagne before departing on their Sydney Seaplanes experience from Rose Bay, Sydney.
BridgeClimb Sydney Credit: Destination NSW
Friends enjoying a twilight BridgeClimb Sydney experience overlooking Sydney Harbour.
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BridgeClimb Sydney Credit: Destination NSW
Friends enjoying a twilight BridgeClimb Sydney experience overlooking Sydney Harbour.
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Auriga Spa Capella Sydney
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Set aside some time for self-care and feel the tension melt from your body as you’re pampered from head to toe in opulent surroundings in one of the many luxury day spas in Sydney. Whether you want an indulgent treatment in a five-star hotel spa or detoxify in a specialist salon, you’ll find a range of incredible treatments across the city.
Soak up the calm in the city
Revel in the exclusive spaces of the hotel’s guest-only Auriga Spa when you stay at Capella Sydney, one of the most recent additions to the city’s luxury hotel offering. The grand proportions of the former Department of Education sandstone building carry through to the stunning spa, with contemporary cubes inserted into the heritage space to form a series of treatment rooms, and a serene swimming pool flooded with natural light from banked skylights. Auriga’s signature two-hour New Moon Renewal and Reflection treatment features a scent journey and somatic intention setting ritual before a body polish and peel wrap, and a massage with bioenergetic oil.
Step inside QT Sydney’s SpaQ and you’ll feel like you’re a world away from the busy retail precinct in the city streets below. Spoil yourself with the Metamorphosis package, which includes around six hours of pampering, including lunch, that will leave you feeling transformed, renewed and ready to take on the world.
Surrender to the serene underground sanctuary of The Day Spa by Chuan, available to guests and visitors at The Langham, Sydney hotel in the city centre. Sense your busy mind calming as you enter the Roman-style heated pool space, and feel stress leave your body as the highly qualified team provides holistic treatments featuring luxe Babor skincare products. Go all out with the Champagne & Gold Indulgence, a 4.5-hour top-to-toe pampering experience that starts with a full-body massage, followed by a 90-minute facial, deluxe manicure and pedicure, a light lunch and a glass of champagne.
Relax down by the water
Feel like you’re on top of the world when you arrive for your treatment at the luxurious Crown Spa at the Crown Towers Sydney, which anchors one end of the Barangaroo waterfront precinct on the fringe of the city centre. Lean into La Prairie facials and Subtle Energies treatments, or indulge in a three-hour Restoration treatment, which begins with an invigorating body exfoliation and Crown’s signature marma massage before an age-defying facial leaves you feeling radiant and revitalised.
Float over to the other side of Darling Harbour to discover Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour’s calming Sofitel SPA Darling Harbour, which has seven spacious treatment rooms, including a suite featuring a large freestanding tub overlooking the water. Alongside bespoke facials and body therapies, the spa also offers a five-hour wellness journey adapted to the season.
Reconnect body, mind and soul at The Darling Spa at The Star Sydney in nearby Pyrmont. Linger in the spa’s Moroccan hammam chamber, steam room and Jacuzzi before blissing out with a Dihlbi facial, which features age-defying serums incorporating ancient Aboriginal knowledge of native botanicals by Australian brand Li’Tya.
Auriga Spa Credit: Timothy Kaye
Auriga Spa Capella Sydney
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Auriga Spa Credit: Timothy Kaye
Auriga Spa Capella Sydney
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A couples treatment room at The Darling Spa in Pyrmont.
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A couples treatment room at The Darling Spa in Pyrmont.
Bliss out in a boutique salon
Sense a calming energy from the moment you enter the astonishing space at Venustus, a 10-minute drive east of the city centre in leafy Paddington, where owner Jeannie Bourke has laid a grid of healing crystals beneath the floor. Embrace the cocooning vibe in one of the tall egg-shaped treatment pods and surrender to a replenishing treatment using a range of luscious aromatherapy-based products.
Arrive early at Sol Spa Vaucluse, a luxe salon offering facials, massage and body treatments to nourish the mind and body in the inner-eastern suburb of Vaucluse, to relax with a cup of herbal tea and look out over the spa’s lush garden. Rejuvenate with a Native Botanical facial using Indigenous Australian botanicals, or stretch out with a five-hour Ultimate Sol Spa Signature Package that includes a nourishing meal and a glass of champagne.
Take a deep breath of salt air before stepping into an immune-boosting infrared sauna at one of several salons around the beachside suburbs in Sydney’s east. Emerge calm and detoxified after an infrared sauna at Self by The Parlour Room in Clovelly, which also offers a range of bespoke facials and indulgent body treatments, or at Slow House at Bondi Beach, which has both small and large infrared sauna rooms to soak up the heat in private or with a friend.
Go west to be pampered
Bond with your partner during an Urban Release couples ritual at the Inglis Day Spa, on the top level of The William Inglis Hotel in Warwick Farm, a 40-minute drive southwest of the city centre. Soak up the equine theme of the spectacular hotel, which celebrates Warwick Farm’s horseracing history (there’s a racecourse right next door), before sequestering in a modern spa suite and relaxing in a cabana facing the rooftop pool. Or come alone for a pampering 150-minute Crystal Healing treatment, which includes a muscle-melting hot-stone massage, rejuvenating facial and soothing head massage.
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Spa Credit: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Spa
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Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Spa Credit: Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour Spa
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The spaQ at QT Sydney
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QT Sydney, Sydney Credit: QT Sydney
The spaQ at QT Sydney