Sydney & Surrounds, Australia
Boasting a spectacular harbourside setting, fabulous beaches, superb restaurants and a laid-back outdoor lifestyle, Sydney's spell is instantly captivating! It is well worth spending at least a few days to explore all that this beautiful city has to offer.
A 1.5 hour drive inland, the Blue Mountains is perfect bushwalking territory, whilst the Hunter Valley is one of Australia's premier wine regions. These areas can easily be visited in a self-drive from Sydney.
2.5 hour's drive south of Sydney, little known Jervis Bay is home to pearly white sand beaches, an abundance of wildlife - and a wonderful tented retreat named Paperbark Camp.
Suggested itineraries for Sydney & Surrounds
The Ultimate Round the World Adventure
30 nights from £15,995 per person
This itinerary brings together some of the world's most iconic destinations into one unforgettable journey, taking you…
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Luxury Australia – Sydney, Outback & Reef
16 nights from £16,495 per person
This Australia itinerary is one of the classics, it's tried and tested and showcases the very best highlights of this…
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Australia's Cities, Coast & Country
16 nights from £6,185 per person
A great combination of time in Sydney exploring the spectacular harbour, adventure in the Blue Mountains, Rugged…
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Australia Family Adventure – Outback to Islands
20 nights from £22,995 per family
A wonderfully stimulating family adventure through the vast wilderness of Australia’s north. Explore Kakadu and…
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South Australia Wine, Wilderness & Lord Howe Island
18 nights from £15,495 per person
Discover the wildlife and unspoilt wilderness of Kangaroo Island, explore the great Australian outback in the…
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Western Australia Wine, Wilderness & Reef
12 nights from £8,195 per person
Combine a few days exploring the cosmopolitan city of Perth, five days of R&R on the beach in Margaret River before…
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Perfect Pair - Tahiti and New Zealand
12 nights from £8,955 per person
Combine the buzz of the ski season in New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown, with overwater elegance in French…
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New Zealand by Campervan
14 nights from £3,800 per person
Freedom on the Open Road. Campervans not only provide more protection from the elements than camping under canvas,…
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New Zealand and Fiji Ultimate Escape
11 nights from £8,445 per person
Wonderful New Zealand and sublime Fiji are the perfect match for a memorable holiday. Visit Waiheke Island, Queenstown…
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Where to stay in Sydney & Surrounds
Ardour Lilianfels Blue Mountains
Conveniently located just a short stroll from the Three Sisters, Lilianfels is a haven of elegance in the heart of the Blue Mountains.
Crown Towers Sydney
Crown Towers, the latest addition to the Sydney skyline, boasts prime position in the prestigious new Barangaroo area of the waterfront, with its sprawling parklands, public artworks and idyllic laneways restaurants and bars.
Emirates Wolgan Valley, A Ritz Carlton Lodge
A spectacular Blue Mountains wilderness retreat, where private pools, native wildlife and homestead-inspired luxury promise an extraordinary Australian escape.
Park Hyatt Sydney
Occupying a prime location on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour, perched under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and across the water from the Opera House, this glamorous boutique hotel embraces the true meaning of five star luxury.
Spicers Vineyard, Hunter Valley, New South Wales
Nestled among the rolling vines and native bush of the Hunter Valley, about a two-hour drive north of Sydney, Spicers Vineyard Estate is a gourmet boutique retreat perfect for a few days of exploring this picturesque corner of New South Wales. Spend your days sampling delicious wines at some of the Hunter Valley's top wineries or indulge in some serious pampering at Spa Anise.
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