10-Nights New Years Eve in Style from $13,525

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OFFER ID 1544802

New Year's Eve in Style
Experience New Year's Eve in style at one of the most iconic locations on Earth: Sydney Harbour. Enjoy some of the highlights of Sydney including a climb of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Majestic Blue Mountains. Relax at the InterContinental Hayman Island Resort in the pristine Whitsundays. Experience one of the most magical New Year's Eve fireworks displays aboard a luxury cruise on Sydney Harbour.

Your Itinerary Includes:

Round trip airport transfers
2 nights at Four Seasons Sydney
BridgeClimb Summit - Twilight Climb
Half Day Sydney private tour
Sydney Harbour Lunch Safari Cruise
4 nights at InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
4 nights at Capella Sydney
Blue Mountains private tour
New Years Eve Luxury Cruise on Sydney Harbour
10 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

10 nights from $13,525 per person

Itinerary

Swain Destinations: New Year's Eve in Style

Day 1 Arrive in Sydney, BridgeClimb Twilight Climb
Welcome to Australia!

After clearing all arrival checks you will be met by a driver who will take you to your hotel in Sydney.

BridgeClimb Summit - Twilight Climb
BridgeClimb is a three-and-a-half-hour guided journey to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It takes you along the outer arch of the Bridge on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit, which is 400 feet above Sydney Harbour. In climb groups of up to 14 people, you'll be led by a professional Climb Leader on an adventure of the world's most recognizable bridge. The steady incline to the summit leaves you free to focus your attention on your Sydney experience with opportunities to witness 360-degree views of Sydney, including east to the Sydney Opera House and west to the Blue Mountains and the Harbour city surroundings. When you reach the top, you will have a sense of achievement that you will remember forever - you've conquered an Australian icon recognized by the world!

Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney

Day 2 Sydney Half Day Tour and Harbour Lunch Safari
Sydney Half Day Tour
ou will travel through the business district and shopping areas, see Darling Harbour and the vibrant China Town and drive along Oxford Street with its trendy terrace houses and boutique fashion shops. See Centennial Park, a 220-hectare urban parkland in Eastern Sydney. Reaching the coastline, see Bronte and Tamarama, then go on to explore the famous Bondi Beach. Spend 30 minutes walking the promenade or enjoying a coffee overlooking the beach.

From here, continue along the coastal drive past Macquarie Lighthouse to the Southern Headland of Sydney Harbour. Visit Watsons Bay before following the harbor foreshore towards Sydney City. You pass some of Australia's most exclusive waterfront suburbs where harbor mansions may be seen. Drive through Vaucluse, Double Bay before reaching the colorful Kings Cross. Head through Woolloomooloo and see the famous Harry's Cafe De Wheels. Visit Sydney's Botanical Gardens and enjoy some spectacular Harbour Bridge and Opera House views. Return to Sydney's CBD via Saint Mary's Cathedral, historic convict buildings, State Parliament House and the historical quarter of the 'Rocks.' Visit Sydney's Observatory Hill for amazing views over Sydney Harbour to the Blue Mountains.

Sydney Harbour Lunch Safari
The ultimate Sydney experience! An afternoon exploring the largest and most beautiful natural harbor in the world with your own captain and luxury sports cruiser. After seeing Sydney's classic landmarks and millionaire waterside suburbs sit back and explore the serene backwaters and national parks of Middle Harbour, buzzing with wildlife and indigenous history. Enjoy a sumptuous gourmet lunch on board, while bay-hopping and soaking up the scenery or taking a dip.

Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Meals: B, L

Day 3 Travel to InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
Ahead of your flight you will be transferred to Sydney Airport by private vehicle. Upon arrival into Hamilton Island you will be transferred to InterContinental Hayman Island Resort by boat.

InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
Hayman Island is a private island resort in the heart of the Whitsundays. The nearest island to the Great Barrier Reef, Hayman Island is ideal for nature based activities and exceptional guest experiences. Featuring 160 guest rooms, suites, villas and penthouses across three main accommodation wings, Hayman Island provides guests the ultimate in barefoot luxury. Restaurants and bars offer an array of local and international cuisine, while the spa and water-sports facilities complete the island experience. Perfect for families, couples and honeymooners, the resort also provides an idyllic setting for a wide range of celebrations and events. Please note that restaurants are subject to seasonal and rotational openings. Breakfast is included.

Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort
Meals: B

Day 4 Hayman Island at Leisure
Hayman Island offers a range of activities and excursions for you to do as much, or as little, as you want during your stay. Activities incur a charge, which is to be paid direct to Hayman at time of stay. We recommend pre-booking activities and spa requirements to avoid disappointment, as some options do fill up during peak times.

Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort
Meals: B

Day 5 Hayman Island at Leisure
The Hayman Island Activities Centre has 6 championship-size tennis courts comprising of 5 Artificial Grass and 1 Hardcourt. The tennis facility is adjacent to the golf range and Hayman Fitness Centre which has a wide variety of Technogym Cardio equipment, cable machines, free weights and other holistic equipment. The Activities Center has qualified instructors to provide Yoga, Personal Training and Tennis tuition in either group or individual format.

Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort
Meals: B

Day 6 Hayman Island at Leisure
Or, enjoy a relaxing day at Spa Hayman with a comprehensive selection of health and spa programs presented by professional therapists. Featuring 13 individual treatment rooms, including a romantic couple's room, beachfront ocean view massage pavilions, two separate relaxation lounges, a relaxing hydrotherapy area, Vichy, sauna, steam rooms and change rooms, a spa orientation program, a state-of-the-art hair salon incorporating special occasion make-up and Pevonia Botanica product.

Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort
Meals: B

Day 7 Travel to Sydney
Ahead of your flight you will be transferred to Hamilton Island airport by boat. On arrival into Sydney you will be transferred to your accommodation by private vehicle.

Capella Sydney
The heritage-listed Department of Education building has been reawakened as Capella Sydney, welcoming guests inside for the very first time, setting a global benchmark for luxury accommodation, cuisine and cultural immersion. Balancing storied architectural features with a contemporary design aesthetic, Capella Sydney celebrates the Australian panorama through its interiors, location and experiences. The unparalleled spaces within Capella Sydney showcase curated artwork, sophisticated furnishings and intriguing objet d'art. The guestrooms and suites span eight levels, and are anchored by three ground-level food and beverage offerings.

Capella Sydney
Meals: B

Day 8 Blue Mountains Tour
A day like no other - you're off to experience the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, in private. Beyond the big picture, this is a scenic widescreen epic. Marvel at deep canyons, sheer cliff walls, sandstone escarpments and tall waterfalls almost every time you step out. Explore historic villages, enjoy tea and scones in a quaint cafe, see Echo Point, home to The Three Sisters.

You are collected from your city hotel for an enjoyable drive through Sydney's West into the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. The first look at the spectacular panorama of the Blue Mountains National Park is made from Wentworth Falls. Then, head to the quaint Leura village and stop at BYGONE Beauties for morning tea and scones, and a chance to explore the Teapot Museum. From here, head to Echo Point at Katoomba and the Three Sisters - part of Aboriginal folklore. A stop is made at Scenic World, where you have he opportunity to ride the Scenic Railway (the worlds steepest) to Dinosaur Valley, or experience the epic valley views from the Scenic Cableway (Scenic World is an optional extra to be paid direct on the day). Enjoy lunch and superb views at The Boiler House Restaurant at Medlow Bath, then on to Blackheath and spectacular Govetts Leap lookout. Marvel at deep canyons, sheer cliff walls, sandstone escarpments and tall waterfalls of the Grose Valley. At Mt Tomah, wander through The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden…. OR…. a little further onto Bilpin for Cider tasting.

Capella Sydney
Meals: B, L

Day 9 New Year's Eve Luxury Cruise
Tonight, experience one of the most incredible sights in the world, New Year's Eve on Sydney Harbour. Celebrate New Year's Eve aboard Australian built motor yacht, John Oxley. Experience what it is like to cruise like a local on one of the most spectacular harbors in the world, with your local, friendly hosts.

A casual stand-up dinner is included. Seafood platters to start, with tiger prawns, Sydney rock or Pacific oysters and Australian salmon sashimi. The main course is a premium barbecue buffet with eye fillet steaks, king prawn skewers, marinated chicken breasts and premium sausages, accompanied by four sides - baby potato salad with truffles, coleslaw, Caeser salad and Waldorf salad, and bread rolls. Come 9pm, the Family Fireworks show begins over the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, lighting up the harbor - it is truly incredible. Beautifully choreographed, the fireworks fire from barges around Sydney Harbour coupled with plenty of special pyrotechnic effects.

After the family fireworks show, continue to enjoy the sights and sounds of Sydney Harbour. The Harbour of Light Parade puts on an exciting visual as a lead up to the world's most famous fireworks' display. With champagne in hand the countdown begins for the Sydney Harbour Firework show at midnight, to welcome the New Year! Return to Sydney is 1:15am (approximately), with drop off at Circular Quay. This truly is a once in a lifetime experience.

Capella Sydney
Meals: B, D

Day 10 Sydney at Leisure
Today you are at your leisure to enjoy Sydney.

Capella Sydney
Meals: B

Day 11 Depart Australia
Ahead of your flight you will be transferred to Sydney Airport by private vehicle. We hope you enjoyed your stay in Australia!

Meals: B

Featured Destinations

Hayman Island

Sydney

Sydney

Soak up Sydney’s gorgeous harbour, seductive outdoor lifestyle and great natural beauty. Kayak under the Sydney Harbour Bridge or wave at the Opera House as you ride a ferry across the harbour to Manly. Learn to surf at Bondi Beach or swim in the calm waters of Coogee. Lose yourself in the cobblestone cul-de-sacs of The Rocks or in the markets, boutiques, cafes and pubs of Paddington. As well as a world-famous harbour and more than 70 sparkling beaches, Sydney offers fabulous food, festivals and 24-7 fun.

Five Sydney Experiences Not to Miss:

1. Explore the historic Rocks

Discover Sydney’s colorful convict history in the harbourside quarter where it all began. Just five minutes from Circular Quay, you can hear stories of hangings and hauntings on a ghost tour, wander the weekend markets or climb the span of the Harbour Bridge. In amongst the maze of sandstone lanes and courtyards, you’ll find historic workman’s cottages and elegant terraces, art galleries, hotels with harbour views and Sydney’s oldest pubs. See people spill out of them onto a party on the cobblestone streets when The Rocks celebrates Australia Day on January 26th, Anzac Day on April 25th and New Years Eve.

2. Hit the world-famous harbour

Sail past the Opera House on a chartered yacht or paddle from Rose Bay in a kayak. Take a scenic cruise from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour, past waterfront mansions, national parks and Shark, Clark, Rodd and Goat islands. Tour historic Fort Denison or learn about the life of Sydney’s first inhabitants, the Gadigal people, on an Aboriginal cultural cruise. Watch the harbour glitter from the green parklands of the Royal Botanic Gardens, which curves around its edge. Or take in the view from a waterfront restaurant in Mosman, on the northern side of the bridge, or Watsons Bay at South Head. Walk from Rose Bay to Vaucluse or Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay, on just some of the 16 spectacular routes hugging the harbour foreshore.

3. Visit Manly on the ferry

Travel across Sydney Harbour on a ferry to Manly, which sits between beaches of ocean surf and tranquil inner harbour. Wander through native bushland on the scenic Manly to Spit Bridge walk, learn to scuba-dive at Cabbage Tree Bay or ride a bike to Fairy Bower. Picnic at Shelly Beach on the ocean and sail or kayak from Manly Wharf round the harbour. Hire a scooter and do a round trip of northern beaches such as Narrabeen and Palm Beach. Explore the shops, bars and cafes along the bustling pine tree-lined Corso and dine at world-class restaurants with water views.

4. Enjoy café culture and top shopping in Paddington

Meander through the Saturday markets, browse fashion boutiques on bustling Oxford Street or discover the antique shops and art galleries in upmarket Woollahra. Visit the 1840s Victoria Barracks Army base, open to the public once a week, and see restored Victorian terraces on wide, leafy streets. Ride or roller-blade in huge Centennial Park, then stop for coffee and lunch on Oxford St or in the mini-village of Five Ways. Catch a movie at an art-house cinema or leaf through a novel at midnight in one of the huge bookstores. Crawl between the lively, historic pubs. They hum even more after a game at the nearby stadium or a race day, when girls and guys arrive in their crumpled trackside finery.

5. Walk from Bondi to Coogee

Take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean as you walk the winding, sea-sculpted sandstone cliffs between Bondi and Coogee. Swim in the famous Bondi Icebergs rock pool or just watch the swimmers with a sunset cocktail from the restaurant above. See wild waves in Tamarama, nicknamed Glamarama for the beautiful people who lie on its golden sand. From mid-October to November, the stretch from here to Bondi is transformed into an outdoor gallery for the Sculptures by the Sea exhibition. You can surf, picnic on the grass or stop for a coffee at family-friendly Bronte. Or swim, snorkel or scuba dive in Clovelly and tranquil Gordon’s Bay. See the graves of poets Henry Lawson, Dorothea Mackellar and aviator Lawrence Hargrave in Waverley Cemetery, on the edge of the cliffs. Finish your tour in the scenic, backpacker haven of Coogee.

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

12/20/2024 - 01/02/2025

from $13,525 per person

* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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from $13,525 per person

Length

10 Nights

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Deluxe
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.

Remarks

Prices are per person, twin/double share in USD. All highlighted savings are reflected in the price. Price does not include airfare unless otherwise stated. Travel may be limited to certain days of the week. Hotels and tours remain subject to availability. Cancellation penalties and other booking or alteration restrictions may exist. Prices indicated remain subject to change without notice. Prices are not guaranteed until full payment is received and processed. CST #2012413-20

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

OFFER ID

1544802

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