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8 DAYS BEST OF NEW SOUTH WALES

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Duration icon 8 Days 7 Nights
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SGD 3,980 Per Person

There is so much that Sydney and New South Wales have to offer - from Australia's biggest icons to many hidden gems in this harbour city, which you will have plenty of opportunities to discover on this itinerary. Next, meet passionate winemakers and sample their prized wines in Hunter Valley which played a pivotal role in the history of Australian wine as one of the first wine regions in the early 19th century, and today has received international acclaim from their classic shiraz to emerging varieties. Lastly, head to the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area with one million hectares of tall forests, sandstone cliffs, canyons, waterfalls and bush land, with plenty of walking and hiking trails to appreciate its beauty.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Join intimate small sized groups with like-minded individuals seeking in-depth experience and quality cultural and wildlife encounters.
  • DIY your Sydney experience to enjoy wildlife, nightlife and good life.
  • Exceptional Aussie bush experience in search of Australia’s Big 5 – Koalas, Kangaroos, Platypus, Emus & Wombats and more!
  • Sip your way through Australia’s oldest wine region.
  • Explore the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains which forms part of the Great Dividing Range, hort bushwalks, crowd-avoidance, secluded lookouts and aboriginal
Itinerary Outline
  • Day 1
    Arrival in Sydney
  • Day 2
    Sydney
  • Day 3
    Sydney / Southern Highlands / Sydney
  • Day 4
    Sydney / Hunter Valley
  • Day 5
    Hunter Valley
  • Day 6
    Hunter Valley / Blue Mountains
  • Day 7
    Blue Mountains
  • Day 8
    Blue Mountains / Departure from Sydney

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1

Arrival in Sydney

Upon arrival in Sydney, meet your private chauffeur for your transfer to hotel. (Early check-in subject to hotel’s discretion only).

Enjoy this afternoon at leisure or choose from 1 of the below 3 optional activities:

Option A:  Taste of Sydney on Bike (2.5 hrs, Join in Basis)

Enjoy stunning harbour views as we pedal past Circular Quay, the piers at Walsh Bay, Darling Harbour, Hyde Park, and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Helmets, bicycle mounted bag, ponchos, bag storage included. (2.5hours, starting at 2.15pm or 3.15pm. Join in basis - Max 20 persons; child bikes available)

Option B: Sydney Bridge Climb (3.5 hrs, Join in Basis)

Climb to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, day, or night! A comprehensively trained Climb Leader escorts each group of Climbers, while delivering commentary on the history of the Harbour Bridge and interesting facts about Sydney.  (3.5hours, Join in basis - Max 14 persons; allows children 10 years and above)

Option C: The Rocks by Night: An Insider Perspective (4 hrs, Join in Basis)

Walk into back alleys of the Rocks and delve into Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood. Hear stories of the powerful black market rum trade and how it led up to The Rum Rebellion. Hop between some of the Rocks’ favourite pubs and top it off with a Aussie BBQ in true local style! (4hours, Join in basis - Max 12 persons; no children below 18 years old; Operates daily except Mon)

Hotel icon Swissotel Sydney
Day 2
Day 2

Sydney

Today, choose between one of the two options:

Option A:  Sydney Harbour Kayak Adventure with Picnic Lunch (4 hrs, Join in Basis)

Enjoy a guided kayak adventure on Sydney's inner harbour offering fantastic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Take a break at a stop for a delicious picnic lunch in a pretty location. Embark on this adventure with a professional kayaking guide in state-of-the-art dagger double sea kayaks which are the most stable kayaks in the market.

Duration: 4 hours; starting at 9.45am - 2.30pm; includes hotel pickup/drop-off

Children: 8 years and above only

Group size: Max 16 persons; suitable for beginners

Operates Daily

Option B:  Essentials of Sydney (6 hrs, Join in Basis)

Learn about Sydney with a knowledgeable guide and small group of like minded travelers. Start with a tour of the historic Rocks precinct. We soon make our way to the stunning botanical gardens and on to Macquarie Street with a walking tour of the harbour’s edge to enjoy the magnificent view. Enjoy lunch at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, Australia's premier yacht club. We continue on through Darling Point and soak up the atmosphere of this beachside Mecca – Bondi. We make our way back to Sydney via the vibrant Oxford Street and the suburb of Paddington; admire this boutique shopping precinct and the charming Georgian and Victorian architecture of the homes.

Duration: 6 hours; 10am – 4pm ; includes hotel pickup/drop-off

Group size: Max 12 persons

Operates Daily

Hotel icon Swissotel Sydney
Meals icon Breakfast included
Day 3
Day 3

Sydney / Southern Highlands / Sydney

Big 5 of Australia on 4WD – Aussie Bush Experience with Naturalist Guide (10 hrs, Join in Basis)

This is an exceptional Aussie Bush experience in search of Australia’s Big 5 - Koalas, Kangaroos, Platypus, Emus & Wombats and more!

This is an in-the-wild experience, travelling to private farmland & swathes of quintessential, pristine bushland in the Southern Highlands, 90 min drive south of Sydney. Walk through towering forests of Grey Gums in search of koalas, look for platypus along the riverbanks, drive through woodlands as mobs of kangaroos & emus feed. After dinner, go night-spotting for nocturnal wombats, gliders & possums when their most active!

Duration: 10hours

Pick up: 11.30am – 10 pm (Apr-Sep); 1pm – 10.30pm (Oct-Mar)

Includes hotel pickup/dropoff

Group size: Max 10 persons

Hotel icon Swissotel Sydney
Meals icon Breakfast & Dinner included
Day 4
Day 4

Sydney / Hunter Valley

Boutique Gourmet Wine Tour with Expert Guide (10 hrs, Join in Basis

Morning, check-out and meet your private guide for a beautiful day to Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region (Approx. 2.5 hours’ drive).

We focus on the boutique wineries, where the passion of the wine-makers is obvious. Gain access to a range of excellent wineries, meeting the people who make and grow the wine. We also enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour at one of our favourite boutique wineries.

Duration: 10hours

Pick up: 7.20am- 4.30pm; Includes hotel pickup/drop-off; those self-driving will make your way and be picked up at the next hotel in Hunter Valley

Group size: Max 14 or 20 persons

Hotel icon Chateau Elan
Meals icon Breakfast & Lunch included
Day 5
Day 5

Hunter Valley

Hunter Valley at Leisure

Have an easy day at leisure enjoying the wine region for more opportunities of tasting. You might like explore vineyards on bike, play a game or two of golf, enjoy top regional produce, try hot-air ballooning or go horse-riding etc.

Hotel icon Chateau Elan
Meals icon Breakfast included
Day 6
Day 6

Hunter Valley / Blue Mountains

After another free morning, be met by your private chauffeur to your hotel in Blue Mountains in the afternoon (Approx 3hours.).

Check into your hotel in the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains which is a rugged and beautiful region forming part of the Great Dividing Range - linking tropical north to temperate south, while dividing coastal cities from the vast Outback.

Hotel icon Old Leura Dairy
Meals icon Breakfast included
Day 7
Day 7

Blue Mountains

Unchartered Blue Mountains (10 hrs, Join in Basis)

This award winning trip of the Blue Mountains stands out from others as one with a strong focus on nature, short bushwalks, crowd-avoidance, secluded lookouts and aboriginal culture.

We begin our day at the stunning clifftop location of Wentworth Falls, overlooking Jamison Valley. We’re here early in the morning to enjoy the views in peace with a number of short or long walks to stretch your legs. Next we travel to Echo Point beside the famous Three Sisters rock formation.

Duration: 10hours

Pick up: 9am – 6am Includes hotel pickup/dropoff

Group size: Max 14 or 20 persons

Does not operate on Sundays

Hotel icon Old Leura Dairy
Meals icon Breakfast & Lunch included
Day 8
Day 8

Blue Mountains / Departure from Sydney

Take a private transfer back (Approx. 2 to 3 hrs) to Sydney airport for your flight home.

Meals icon Breakfast included

Hotels & Tour Price

Tier 1
SGD 3,980
Indicative Cost Per Person (SGD)
Sydney

Swissotel Sydney

Located within the city’s most exclusive shopping centres, such as the beautiful Queen Victoria Building, and is within walking distance to all of Sydney’s famous landmarks and cultural attractions including The Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and the beautiful Botanic Gardens. (Renovated: 2017; Rooms: 369)

Hunter Valley

Chateau Elan

Located in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Offering a luxury escape for up to 200 guests, the resort comprises a spa with 17 treatment rooms, a hair and beauty salon, 20 super-luxury spa suites and a series of private lifestyle villas. Château Élan believes in ‘the subtle difference of excellence’. It is driven by innovation and attention to detail in both service and design. (Refurbished: 2014; Rooms: 100)

Blue Mountains

Old Leura Dairy

This whimsical converted dairy complex consists of six distinctive private self-contained lodgings – The Milking Shed, The Studio, Buttercup Barn, Moo Manor, The Worker’s Cottage and The Straw Bale House – set amid mature native gardens. (Refurbished: 2019; Rooms: 13)

Tier 2
SGD 4,480
Indicative Cost Per Person (SGD)
Sydney

The Langham Sydney

The Langham Sydney enjoys a premium location in the heart of the Rocks, one of Australia’s most historic districts. Close to Sydney’s iconic Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and surrounded by exclusive boutiques, prized restaurants and tourist attractions, It embodies the Langham legacy of timeless sophistication. (Renovated: 2015; Rooms: 96)

Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney captures all of Sydney’s most celebrated icons – from the Harbour Bridge to the Opera House. Set in the city’s most desirable area with 531 rooms – the historic rocks district of The Rocks – Four Sesons welcomes you with a traditional Australian warmth. (Renovated: 2016; Rooms: 531)

Sydney

Lilianfels Resort and Spa

Lilianfels Resort and Spa is a renowned haven for relaxation in one of Australia’s most beautiful destinations. This multi-award winning resort is set amidst two acres of manicured gardens, overlooking the most spectacular scenery in the World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park in NSW, Australia.It has 85 Deluxe rooms and Suites. (Rooms: 89)

Hunter Valley

Spicers Vineyards Estate

Spicers Vineyards Estate is a boutique luxury retreat set amid eight acres of rolling vineyards and native bushland in the heart of Hunter Valley. Just two hours from Sydney, the estate offers elegantly appointed suites and a private four-bedroom cottage, each with indulgent amenities such as fireplaces and spa baths. Guests can unwind at Spa Anise, dine at the acclaimed Restaurant Botanica, and enjoy the estate’s pool, wine cellar and tranquil country vistas. (Rooms: 12 plus a separate 4-bedroom cottage)

Tier 3
SGD 5,460
Indicative Cost Per Person (SGD)
Hunter Valley

Tonic Hotel

Tonic Hotel boasts opulent minimalism –small and private – only 8 secluded guest rooms. 6 stunning big rooms – king sized beds, crisp white linen, goose down doona’s, indulgent bathrooms with heated floors. No children under 15 years allowed. (Rooms: 8)

Blue Mountains

Echoes Boutique Hotel

Echoes Boutique Hotel is perched at the very edge of the Jamison Valley at Echo Point in the Blue Mountains. Its unique location offers uninterrupted panoramas of the National Park from every room. This boutique hotel only has 14 guestrooms. (Renovated: 2014; Rooms: 14)

Sydney

Pullman Quay Grand

Set majestically on the eastern shore of Circular Quay, this award-winning waterfront all-suite apartment hotel is superbly located in the midst of Sydney’s key attractions including Sydney Harbour, Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Gardens and the Opera House. (Renovated: 2019; Rooms: 70)

Sydney

QT Sydney

— QT Sydney: is a designer boutique resort with a contemporary quirky theme, carefully crafted within the historic Gowings and State Theatre Buildings. Many of the buildings’ distinctive features are retained. Conveniently located in the shopping district. (Renovated: 2012; Rooms: 200)

Included items icon Includes

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotel as stated on bed & breakfast basis
  • Meals as stated
  • All transfer on private basis
  • All tours on join-in basis as stated
  • All entrance fees in sights stated

Excluded items icon Excludes

  • International Airfare
  • Beverages in restaurants where meals are included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses e.g. telephone bill & laundry
  • Visa

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