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23 February - 6 March 2023

12 Day Sydney WorldPride, Mardi Gras & More

A full rainbow-scale itinerary; 12 days filled with colourful events and time to explore. Experience the Sydney WorldPride and Mardi Gras highlights from start to finish, enjoy exclusive hosted events and access to otherwise ‘sold-out’ events* and still have plenty of time to soak up the party atmosphere in Sydney or take the opportunity to explore a little further.

*Ask our Travel Design team about access to the otherwise sold-out official Mardi Gras party – tickets are strictly limited, issued on a first-come basis and sold only in conjunction with a Southern Crossings Sydney WorldPride package.

Itinerary

A Southern Crossings representative will greet you on arrival in Sydney and transfer you to your accommodation.

In the trendy inner-city suburb of Surry Hills, the ACE Hotel Sydney is your home away from home for the next 11 nights. Surrounded by cool cafes and locals’ favourite restaurants, bars and galleries, this buzzy and inviting boutique hotel is also only a short walk from the Sydney WorldPride highlight events.

This evening, enjoy a Welcome Party exclusive to Southern Crossings’ clients hosted in a spectacular private penthouse that was the setting for Kylie Minogue’s “Especially for You” music video and that is home to this evening’s host: actress, art collector and legendary Sydney socialite, Christa Billich. Enjoy champagne and cocktails in her engaging company as you get to know fellow travellers.

Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills (11 nights in a ‘Medium Plus’ room).

Sydney Opera House Australia

Enjoy the day at leisure (you may wish to explore the Pride Villages festival event along Oxford Street and surrounds) ahead of the Live and Proud Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert presented by American Express, and headlined by the one-and-only Kylie Minogue with a collection of fabulous Australian entertainers to get the party started.

Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills 

Sydney World Pride Concerts and Exclusive Experiences

Enjoy the day at leisure (Ask us about optional touring experiences or you may wish to check out the Pride Amplified events: 24 Feb – 5 Mar) ahead of this evening’s highlight event: the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade.

Enjoy an exclusive cocktail reception (with premium beverages and canapes) in a private area at a glitzy and glamorous venue perfectly positioned on Oxford Street to catch all the action of the passing Mardi Gras parade.

*For those who are keen to kick on, ask our Travel Design team about tickets to the otherwise sold-out official Mardi Gras Party (at additional cost, strictly limited availability and on a first-come basis).

Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade exclusive access

Enjoy the day at leisure (you may wish to visit the First Nations Gathering Space at Carriageworks with a collection of creative exhibits, theatre, dining and drag: 24 Feb – 28 Feb) ahead of the Sydney WorldPride Domain Dance Party event.

The Domain Dance Party event brings together a collection of local and international artists and DJs who will present a feast for the eyes and ears as you dance the night away in the Domain.

Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Sydney World Pride Domain Dance Party

Enjoy a day at leisure in Sydney or ask our Travel Design team to curate tailored touring options to suit your interests: learn to surf on Bondi Beach or sail on Sydney’s sparkling Harbour. Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge or hike in the spectacular Blue Mountains wilderness. Options limited only by your imagination. 

 

Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Top Travel Tips for a Summer Vacation Down Under - Australia and New Zealand calling

Enjoy a day at leisure in Sydney or ask our Travel Design team to curate tailored touring options to suit your interests: surf, sail, dine and discover .. or you may wish to book tickets to the ‘Briefs – Dirty Laundry’ cabaret (28 Feb – 4 Mar).

 

Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Blue Mountains

Enjoy a day at leisure in Sydney or ask our Travel Design team to curate tailored touring options to suit your interests: a seaplane to lunch, hike the Blue Mountains, wine tasting in the Hunter Valley and more.

 

Alternatively, you may wish to book tickets to the Mardi Gras Kaftana Pool Party.

 

Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Sun streaming through Hunter Valley vineyards

Enjoy a day at leisure in Sydney or ask our Travel Design team to curate tailored touring options to suit your interests: cruise the harbour, climb the bridge, hike in the national parks or picnic by the beach. 

Alternatively, you may wish to book tickets to the Sydney WorldPride Human Rights Conference (1 – 3 March).

Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Harbour Lunch Cruise

Enjoy a day at leisure in Sydney or ask our Travel Design team to curate tailored touring options to suit your interests.

 

Alternatively, you may wish to book tickets to the Ultra Violet party for LGBTIA+ women at the Sydney Town Hall or the Laugh out Proud comedy gala performance at the Enmore Theatre.

 

Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Seaplane & Lunch, Cottage Point Inn

Enjoy a day at leisure in Sydney or ask our Travel Design team to curate tailored touring options to suit your interests, ahead of the Bondi Beach Party event.

 

For one night only, Bondi will become the city’s hottest club for fabulous beach side partying with 12,000 of your nearest and dearest.

 

Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Sydney

Early-risers may wish to join the Pride March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge (free entry via ballot) ahead of this evening’s Rainbow Republic event in the Domain.


Rainbow Republic Presented by Optus presents a megamix of live performances and DJ entertainment to bring Sydney WorldPride to a spectacular close.


Accommodation: ACE Hotel Sydney, Surry Hills

Sydney World Pride Concert

Transfer to Sydney airport for your onward travel arrangements or ask us about options to extend your Australian adventures. If its the outback that calls or the Great Barrier Reef you’d like to explore, our Travel Design team can curate your ideal Australian finale.  

Sydney World Pride exclusive travel experiences

Important Information

Price – From AUD $7,995 for two people on a double/twin share basis. 

(AUD$ 4,665 single supplement)

Itinerary operates with a minimum of 6 people.

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