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Luxury travel New South Wales

Sydney, Blue Mountains & Byron Bay

Accommodation

From chic city hotels to stylish outback station stays

Experiences

A continent of contrasts; from the outback to the ocean

Itineraries

Experience it all with epic Australian adventures

From Sydney’s sparkling harbour to the state’s endless golden beaches; unspoiled national parks and celebrated national treasures; vast outback plains to snow-capped peaks, New South Wales offers a diversity of landscapes and experiences without compare.

Framed by the Opera House and the iconic Harbour Bridge, Sydney serves up world-class restaurants, galleries, shopping and contemporary culture. Fringed by golden beaches and surrounded by pristine National Parks, Sydney also delivers outdoor adventures in equal measures. Hike, sail, swim and learn to surf without leaving the city.

The sparkling and stylish harbourside city is also the gateway to the beautiful Blue Mountains World Heritage wilderness, buzzy and bohemian Byron Bay that attracts A-listers from around the world, and still so much more to explore in New South Wales …

Sun setting over the Grose Valley in the Blue Mountains National Park.
Surfers enjoying a morning in the water off Nobbys Beach, Newcastle.

Sip award-winning wines in the Hunter Valley or discover equally rewarding wine trails less-travelled in Orange, Mudgee and beyond. Hop across to World Heritage Listed Lord Howe Island – one of our favourite hidden gems. 

Follow the New South Wales north coast to explore an endless string of golden beaches and halcyon days; or travel south from Sydney to enjoy life’s simple pleasures as scenic sandy coves and tranquil seaside towns unfold on the coastal route connecting Sydney and Melbourne. Alternatively, the inland route to Melbourne takes in the nation’s capital, Canberra, and the scenic Snowy Mountains high country.

Luxury Destinations New South Wales

Explore a selection of our favourite locations

Luxury accommodation New South Wales

Experience some of our favourite places to stay

Discover a few of our favourite activities

itinerary inspirations

These itineraries have been designed to inspire you with a small selection of the many unique adventures to be had in New South Wales. Once you have a feel for the destinations and experiences that best resonate with you, we will tailor every element of your perfect luxury travel itinerary in New South Wales, exclusively for you. 

Wines & wilderness

Escape the city for a few days of fine wines and fabulous wilderness.

Head north from Sydney to the scenic Central Coast. Just a stone’s throw from the city, Pretty Beach House feels a million miles from Australia’s biggest metropolis. This intimate retreat with bush-filtered coastal views is the perfect place to unwind enjoying personalised hospitality, delicious dining experiences and a range of outdoor activities; from bushwalking and unspoiled beaches to pearl farm tours, an introduction traditional bushcrafts and sailing on the sparkling Broken Bay waterways.  

Continue north to the Hunter Valley Wine Country to enjoy two nights of fabulous food and wine, staying at the wonderfully inviting Spicers Vineyards Estate. Explore the boutique cellar doors and world-renowned labels that are dotted throughout Australia’s oldest wine growing region. Sample great wines and fresh regional produce. We’ve also included a private cellar door experience to take you behind-the-scenes at one of the Hunter’s finest wineries.

Travel inland to spend the following two nights exploring the Blue Mountains beyond the icons and discover what makes this beautiful wilderness area so World Heritage-worthy. Enjoy the
fresh air and space, adventure action and relaxation all in the soothing surrounds of Spicers
Sangoma Retreat.

  • Inclusions

    6 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Pretty Beach House, 2 nights Spicers Vineyards Estate and 2 Spicers Sangoma Retreat including breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners per person. Behind-the-scenes Hunter Valley winery tour and tasting, Rental vehicle including insurance (max cover).

  • Note

    Spicers Sangoma Retreat is an adults-only retreat. Pretty Beach House welcomes guests 13 years+.

Waterways, Whales & Wine

Waterways and wilderness, whales and wineries, there’s so much to explore so close to Sydney’s back door.

Head north from Sydney enjoying the opportunity for scenic coastal walks and secluded beach picnics on the scenic Central Coast with a two night stay at Bells at Killcare. Spacious self-contained luxury lodgings enjoy private dining spaces and their own swimming pool alongside access to the property’s award-winning restaurant, day spa, resort pool and gardens.

From here, continue north to recharge at the wonderfully romantic and relaxing Spicers Vineyards Estate. Set on its own private vineyard, in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, this is the place to enjoy fine wines and great food (and perhaps even another visit to the day spa!). Enjoy a guided behind-the-scenes experience and tasting at one of the region’s boutique wineries.

Then head inland to unwind by the sea at Bannisters Port Stephens, a boutique coastal getaway providing oceanview accommodation, a divine day spa and Rick Stein signature seafood. Cruise Port Stephens’ tranquil waterways for the opportunity to spot dolphins and, in season (May to November) migrating whales. Walk on the beach, hike through native bushlands or dine by the water in Port Stephens before returning to Sydney (approximately 2.5 hours).

  • Inclusions

    6 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Bells at Killcare, 2 nights Spicers Vineyards Estate Hunter Valley and 2 nights Bannisters Port Stephens) including daily breakfast. Behind-the-scenes Hunter Valley winery tour and tasting. 3-hour whale or dolphin watching cruise watching cruise in Port Stephens (shared basis). Rental vehicle including insurance (max cover).

Nature surrounds, luxury abounds

Sparkling waterways, sensational wines and spectacular wilderness

Be soothed by nature at Pretty Beach House. This all-inclusive and very exclusive hideaway is the epitome of relaxed elegance. Your stay here is also inclusive of a traditional indigenous Welcome to Country ceremony and a VIP Pearl Farm Tour, both served with canapes and sparklings.

Enjoy fabulous regional flavours and fine local wines staying at Spicers Vineyards Estate in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Continue the epicurean treats with a private behind-the-scenes experience and tastings at one of the region’s wonderful wineries.

Envelop yourself in refined luxuries and untamed wilderness at Chalets at Blackheath. This intimate retreat nestled in tranquil native bushlands is the gateway to the World Heritage Blue Mountains wilderness and the ideal base for breathtakingly beautiful bushwalks and bike rides. 

  • Inclusions

    6 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Pretty Beach House, 2 nights Spicers Vineyards Estate and 2 nights Chalets at Blackheath including daily breakfast, 2 lunches and 2 dinners per person, VIP pearl farm cruise and tour, behind-the-scenes Hunter Valley winery tour and tasting, selected activities at Pretty Beach House. Rental vehicle including insurance (max cover).

  • Note

    Pretty Beach House is an adults-only (13yrs+) retreat unless the property is booked for exclusive use.

North coast explorer

Beaches and boutique accommodation, waves and wildlife,

Unwind with two days of rest and relaxation in Port Stephens. It’s harbour, two times the size of Sydney Harbour, is encircled by beautiful beaches and national parks, scenic coastal walks and waterside cafes. Enjoy ocean views and world-class menus staying at Bannisters Port Stephens.

Continue north to Byron Bay, and enjoy all that the region has to offer: buzzy cafes and bohemian boutiques, beautiful surf beaches and blissful rainforest seclusion staying at the Crystralbrook Byron. We’ve also included a guided kayaking tour during your stay here for the opportunity to share the waves with resident dolphins. Surrounded by nature, and nurtured with decadent spa treatments and world-class dining, relaxation and rejuvenation are assured.

Break up the return journey to Sydney with an overnight at Sails Port Macquarie. The contemporary resort invites wonderful waterside relaxation before heading back to the city.
  • Inclusions

    7 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Bannisters Port Stephens, 4 nights Crystalbrook Byron and 1 night Sails Port Macquarie) including daily breakfast, a 3 hour dolphin kayaking experience in Byron Bay. Rental vehicle including insurance (max cover).

Sydney - Melbourne

Explore the coast from Sydney through to Melbourne.

The scenic coastline from Sydney through to Melbourne offers dozens of opportunities for diversions: empty golden beaches, stunning coastal walks, delicious regional dining experiences and opportunities to spot native wildlife in spectacular surrounds. Quieter than the popular route north from Sydney, this Southern touring route provides a true local flavour. 

  • Inclusions

    7 nights accommodation. Rental vehicle including insurance (max cover).

  • Notes

    This is a self-drive itinerary.

Off The Beaten Wine Trails

Enjoy an in-the-know introduction to off-the-beaten track top drops, great eats and boutique stays in Mudgee and Orange.

Setting off from Sydney, with a knowledgeable host at the helm, travel over the Blue Mountains’ Bells Line of Road and through the pretty Capertee Valley to Mudgee. With the central NSW country town rapidly developing a reputation for world-class wineries and award-winning wine bars, your host will introduce you to some of the region’s finest. Sample local Malbec and Cabernet, Tempranillo and spiced meads. Toast to a great day, drinking in the sweeping country views from your insta-worthy luxury eco-glamping accommodation.
Continue to Orange (and learn about the area’s history of orcharding – mostly of apples!) before sampling some of the area’s cool climate wines and meeting a collection of the town’s colourful local characters. Continue the tastings over lunch and overnight in a luxuriously converted Victorian mansion. Return to Sydney the following day, with a coffee stop in Bathurst, and in all likelihood, a boot-full of souvenirs!
  • Inclusions

    3 days touring in a luxury vehicle with private driver/guide, 2 nights’ accommodation (1 night Sierra Escape EcoLodge and 1 night Byng St Boutique Hotel), winery visits and tastings in Mudgee and Orange, 2 lunches, return dinner transfers from Sierra Escape.

  • Notes

    Sierra Escape is adults only. This itinerary is designed for travelers over the age of 18 years.

GO ALL OUT!

Celebrate missed milestones, a special occasion or simply new found freedoms with this exclusive ’luxe life’ package
Live the luxe life

Luxury lodgings, fabulous food, spectacular scenery and exclusive experiences This is living the luxe life (without any long-haul flights!)

Take off from Sydney, enjoying a new perspective of the breathtaking Blue Mountains on the helitransfer to Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Resort. With a private plunge pool and cosy fireplace, it may be hard to think of a reason to leave your private villa accommodation; but equally impossible to resist the pull of Wolgan’s impressive collection of nature-based experiences and adventures, wellness therapies and conservation activities.
Continue by private 4WD transfer through the Blue Mountains to Pretty Beach House. This allinclusive, very exclusive coastal bushland hideaway on the beautiful Bouddi Peninsula is the epitome of relaxed elegance. Enjoy an indigenous Welcome to Country smoking ceremony over cocktails and canapes; and a private behind-the-scenes introduction into the world of pearls at New South Wales’ only pearl farm (accompanied by oysters and sparkling wine of course too!).
Return to Sydney by scenic seaplane transfer over Sydney’s string of Northern Beaches, landing on Sydney Harbour, just moments from the InterContinental Double Bay. To celebrate the final evening of your luxe-life adventure, enjoy an after-hours’ introduction to Sydney’s Billich Gallery.
Sip champagne as you sit for a live couple’s sketch portrait commissioned by preeminent Australian artist, Charles Billich, renowned for his rock star flare and irreverent contemporary realist style. Enjoy a private dinner for two at a luxuriously styled dining table set within this iconic Sydney gallery. Return to the InterContinental Double Bay, with portrait in hand and the memories to last a lifetime.
  • Inclusions

    5 nights’ accommodation (2 nights Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Resort, 2 nights’ Pretty Beach House and 1 night InterContinental Double Bay), all touring and transfers as described (including return airport transfers, one-way helicopter Sydney-Wolgan Valley, Blue Mountains 4WD tour and transfer Wolgan Valley-Central Coast, VIP pearl farm tour, one-way seaplane Pretty Beach HouseRose Bay and return road transfers InterContinental Double Bay-Billich Gallery), private tour, portrait sitting and dinner at the Billich Gallery. Daily breakfast, 3 lunches and 5 dinners.

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