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Luxury experiences in Sydney

Sailing, Sydney HarbourCredit: Hugh Stewart; Destination NSW

Couple enjoying a day of sailing in Sydney Harbour, Sydney.

Luxury experiences in Sydney

Sailing, Sydney Harbour Credit: Hugh Stewart; Destination NSW

Couple enjoying a day of sailing in Sydney Harbour, Sydney.

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Savour incredible fine dining, opulent accommodation with stunning views and highly personalised tours of Sydney‘s buzzing city centre and beautiful harbourside precincts for the ultimate luxury holiday.

Make the day all about you

Feel like royalty when you take to dazzling Sydney Harbour in an opulent vessel. Prepare to be pampered when you step aboard superyacht Ghost 2, one of the largest private charter vessels on the harbour – it sleeps up to 12 in five ensuite staterooms. Or feel the wind in your hair and the sails on a skippered or bareboat yacht charter from Sydney by Sail as you spend the day sailing the harbour, stopping to drop anchor in secluded bays for a refreshing dip.

Be stirred by sails of a different kind when you arrive for a backstage Taste of Opera experience at the Sydney Opera House. Under the iconic building’s white ‘sails’ enjoy a private recital from one of Opera Australia’s talented opera singers, accompanied by a pianist, as part of this exclusive tour.

Express yourself and see the city’s highlights on your own terms with tours specially tailored to your interests. Sydney Privé specialises in private luxury tours and will take care of all the details, including securing your table at top restaurants. Or, absorb the city’s creative energy as art-world insider Jenny Garber leads you around the Sydney art scene on her inART Sydney tours.

Relax, kick back and take in the sights as Ultimately Sydney guides you around the city by boat and luxury car. Or enjoy a change in scenery with a daytrip to the NSW Southern Highlands or a wine tour of the Hunter Valley with AEA Luxury Tours.

For travellers who appreciate luxury both on and off the course, LuxGolf delivers an unparalleled way to experience Sydney’s most exclusive fairways. Enjoy total flexibility with LuxGolf’s exclusive preferred tee times, allowing you to seamlessly weave a world‑class round into your itinerary. From concierge‑level service to immaculate greens normally reserved for members, this is golf at its most elevated. 

Sydney’s most iconic culinary experiences 

Sydney’s most iconic culinary experiences

Sydney’s dining scene is powered by visionary chefs and next‑level produce. Feast on the best produce from New South Wales as you savour the seven-course degustation with premium wine pairings at Aria, one of the city’s exceptional fine-dining experiences, near the Sydney Opera House in Circular Quay.

For an unforgettable deep dive into Sydney’s most innovative multi‑course dining, book a seat at two of the city’s most boundary‑pushing culinary institutions. In Surry Hills, NEL Restaurant delivers a theatrical 12‑course degustation that evolves every 15 weeks, each menu built around a bold central concept. No two dishes are alike, with every course designed to surprise and delight in the restaurant’s intimate, bunker‑style setting. Over in Paddington, Saint Peter, the pioneering restaurant by Josh Niland, showcases world‑leading scale‑to‑tail craftsmanship across a daily‑changing nine‑course tasting menu. For the ultimate experience, the Chef’s Table offers an exclusive 11‑course journey highlighting the beauty and potential of secondary cuts, redefining what modern seafood dining can be.

Be moved by the views when Sydney by Seaplane flies you to one of several out-of-the-way restaurants for lunch. Relish an incredible only-in-Sydney experience as you fly up the glorious Northern Beaches before landing on sparkling Pittwater. Unleash your inner hedonist at Bert’s Bar & Brasserie, starting in the Champagne Bar before enjoying fresh Sydney rock oysters, caviar and dressed crab from the Oyster Bar. 

Or enjoy stunning views of the city at sundown from Bar 83 at Sydney Tower, watching the city lights sparkle through floor-to-ceiling windows as you sip a glass of champagne with share plates of oysters, ocean trout tartare and premium bar nibbles.

And after a memorable dinner, sip an expertly crafted cocktail at Maybe Sammy, a regular on the World’s 50 Best Bars list. Or slip into the innovative world of PS40, where the intimate 60‑seat space, designed with an open cellar‑door feel, serves imaginative, boundary‑pushing drinks executed with exceptional finesse.

Ghost 2 Super Yacht, Sydney Harbour Credit: Destination NSW

Friends enjoying drinks and snacks on board the Ghost 2 Super Yacht in Sydney Harbour during sunset.

Ghost 2 Super Yacht, Sydney Harbour Credit: Destination NSW

Friends enjoying drinks and snacks on board the Ghost 2 Super Yacht in Sydney Harbour during sunset.

Sydney Seaplanes, Rose Bay Credit: Destination NSW

Sydney Seaplanes in Rose Bay, Sydney

Sydney Seaplanes, Rose Bay Credit: Destination NSW

Sydney Seaplanes in Rose Bay, Sydney

Treat yourself

For those seeking deep restoration, Sydney’s wellness scene offers some of the most transformative spa experiences in the country. In Paddington, Venustus has evolved into a quiet wellness institution over the past 30 years, an energetically charged sanctuary founded by Jeannie Bourke, where crystals are woven into the walls, ancient rituals guide each treatment, and every detail is designed to ground, heal and reconnect.  

Nearby at The Day Spa by Chuan at The Langham, Sydney, guests can immerse themselves in a world of refined relaxation with rejuvenating facials, massages and body therapies, followed by time in the serene, heated pool room, hot tub and steam rooms.  

The journey continues in Paddington and Chatswood at Arisoo Spa, a women‑only Korean bathhouse that blends traditional techniques with modern rituals, beginning with a full‑body exfoliating scrub to stimulate circulation before easing into a soothing massage and herbal soak. For a contemporary take on hydrotherapy, Soak Bathhouse in Alexandria and Bondi Junction offers mineral‑rich pools, steam and cedarwood saunas, plus optional massages, LED facials and Soak & Sip packages for an elevated, restorative escape. 

Take the pulse of Sydney’s fashion and design scene in two of Sydney’s most prestigious suburbs, Double Bay and Paddington, just 10 minutes from the city centre. Put yourself in expert hands on a personalised shopping tour with Splendour Tailored Tours as your personal stylist guides you around Double Bay’s best boutiques. Browse Belinda for local and international fashion and salivate at the signature jewellery at Jan Logan. In nearby Paddington, venture into Parlour X for a range of exclusive clothing and must-have accessories from luxury brands.

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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Soak Bathhouse Alexandria Credit: Destination NSW

The 700 square metre bathhouse is one of Soak Bathhouse’s biggest locationsyet, and will feature spectacular state-of-the-art magnesium rich warm mineralpools (34°C), hot spas (38°C), cold plunge pools (12.5°C), dry cedarwood sauna and steam room.

Soak Bathhouse Alexandria Credit: Destination NSW

The 700 square metre bathhouse is one of Soak Bathhouse’s biggest locationsyet, and will feature spectacular state-of-the-art magnesium rich warm mineralpools (34°C), hot spas (38°C), cold plunge pools (12.5°C), dry cedarwood sauna and steam room.

Sleep in sophistication in the heart of the city 

Take in sweeping harbour views from the comfort of your suite at one of the five‑star stays in The Rocks and Circular Quay, including the  Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, InterContinental Sydney, and the ultra‑luxurious Capella Sydney, where heritage architecture meets next‑level contemporary elegance. 

For a bold, design‑driven escape, check into the striking W Sydney in Darling Harbour, where its ribbon‑like exterior wraps around vibrant, high‑energy interiors and a standout infinity pool. Stay right on the water at Pier One Sydney Harbour, offering boutique‑style rooms with magical views framed by the Harbour Bridge, perfect for guests seeking a uniquely Sydney waterfront stay. 

Shop ‘til you flop onto your plush bed at Kimpton Margot Sydney, an art deco masterpiece with a soaring lobby complete with a restaurant by acclaimed Australian chef Luke Mangan, mere blocks away from fashionable shopping precincts in the heart of the city. 

Soak up the neighbouring harbourside precincts of Darling Harbour and Barangaroo at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, which has a stunning infinity pool, and the super-luxurious Crown Towers, the tallest hotel in Sydney, at Crown Sydney.  

Capella Sydney Credit: Timothy Kaye

Capella Sydney: Capella Suite

Capella Sydney Credit: Timothy Kaye

Capella Sydney: Capella Suite

Crown Sydney, Barangaroo Credit: Destination NSW

Couple enjoying a coffee and harbour views from their luxurious Crown Towers hotel suite at Crown Sydney, Barangaroo.

Crown Sydney, Barangaroo Credit: Destination NSW

Couple enjoying a coffee and harbour views from their luxurious Crown Towers hotel suite at Crown Sydney, Barangaroo.

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