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
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 …
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.
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 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).
Sparkling waterways, sensational wines and spectacular wilderness
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.
Beaches and boutique accommodation, waves and wildlife,
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.
- 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).
Linger longer
Explore further
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.
Enjoy an in-the-know introduction to off-the-beaten track top drops, great eats and boutique stays in Mudgee and Orange.
- 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!
Luxury lodgings, fabulous food, spectacular scenery and exclusive experiences This is living the luxe life (without any long-haul flights!)
- 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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