Sydney
Seven days exploring one of the world's great harbour cities — from the Opera House to the Blue Mountains, Bondi Beach to the Hunter Valley.
7 Days · All-Inclusive · Maximum 10 GuestsThe Destination
Australia's most iconic city, experienced properly.
Sydney is one of the world's most spectacular cities — a harbour of extraordinary beauty, beaches that define a way of life, and a food and wine culture that rivals any city on earth. Most visitors see it through a hotel window. You'll experience it from a private villa.
Your Grevillea Journeys week is based from a magnificent private villa in the Northern Beaches, the Southern Highlands, or the Hunter Valley wine country. Each morning begins with a chef-prepared breakfast. Each day takes you somewhere extraordinary. Each evening brings you home.
Day by Day
Your Seven Days
A sample week through Sydney's icons, hidden gems, and surrounding landscapes — subject to final itinerary confirmation.
Day 1
Arrival & Welcome
Arrive at Sydney Airport where your dedicated host meets you for a private transfer to your villa. Settle in, take in the setting — the harbour, the light, the view that tells you exactly where you are. Then the week begins properly: welcome drinks as the sun catches the water, followed by your 4-course welcome dinner — a chef-prepared celebration of New South Wales produce. Sydney rock oysters. Hunter Valley wines. Four courses that introduce you to the flavours of the week ahead. The table is set. The week has started.
- Private airport transfer
- Villa orientation with your dedicated host
- Welcome dinner by your private chef
- Northern Beaches or Southern Highlands villa
Day 2
Sydney Harbour Icons
The day Sydney was made for. A harbour cruise takes in the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the water, then you're ashore for The Rocks — Sydney's oldest neighbourhood — and a long lunch in the CBD. Afternoon at the Royal Botanic Garden with views across the harbour.
- Sydney Harbour cruise
- Sydney Opera House exterior
- The Rocks historic precinct
- Royal Botanic Garden
Day 3
Bondi & the Eastern Beaches
The famous Bondi to Coogee coastal walk — one of the world's great urban walks — along clifftops above the Pacific Ocean. Morning at Bondi Beach, the walk at your own pace, lunch in Coogee, then the afternoon in the Eastern Suburbs. Bronte, Tamarama, and the rock pools that define Sydney summer.
- Bondi Beach
- Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
- Bronte and Tamarama beaches
- Eastern Suburbs lunch
Day 4
Blue Mountains
A full day in the Blue Mountains — one of Australia's great natural wonders. The Three Sisters at Echo Point, the Scenic Railway (the world's steepest), Scenic Skyway over the Jamison Valley, and the charming village of Leura with its galleries and gardens. The mountains at their most dramatic.
- Three Sisters at Echo Point
- Scenic Railway and Skyway
- Jamison Valley lookouts
- Leura village and gardens
Day 5
Hunter Valley Wine Region
Australia's oldest wine region, just two hours north of Sydney. Cellar door tastings at the Hunter's celebrated producers — the sample itinerary may include Brokenwood, Tyrrell's and Bimbadgen, subject to availability — a long lunch at one of the valley's acclaimed restaurants, and time to explore the boutique providores and artisan producers that make the Hunter Valley one of Australia's great food destinations.
- Hunter Valley cellar doors
- Hunter Valley private tastings
- Long lunch at a valley restaurant
- Artisan providores and producers
Day 6
The Finale
The Manly Ferry across the harbour from Circular Quay. Manly Beach, the Corso, the Manly Scenic Walkway along the harbour foreshore. Afternoon exploring the Northern Beaches. Then you return home to something extraordinary. The villa is transformed. The table is dressed. Welcome drinks are poured. And your private chef presents the week's centrepiece: a 7-course gala dinner built around the finest New South Wales produce — Sydney rock oysters, Southern Highlands lamb, Hunter Valley wines, and the flavours that define this extraordinary state. Seven courses. Ten guests. One table. The week ends the way it deserves to.
- Manly Ferry from Circular Quay
- Manly Beach and the Corso
- Northern Beaches exploration
- Signature 7-course gala dinner
Day 7
Until Next Time
A relaxed final morning at the villa — a long breakfast, a last look at the view. Private transfer to Sydney Airport whenever you're ready.
- Leisurely final breakfast
- Time to enjoy the villa
- Private transfer to Sydney Airport
Where You'll Go
New South Wales — your seven-day territory
One of the world's great harbours — experienced from the water.
What You'll See
Sightseeing Highlights
Sydney Opera House
The world's most recognisable building, up close and from the water
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Harbour cruise views and The Rocks precinct below
Bondi to Coogee Walk
One of the world's great coastal walks along the Pacific clifftops
Blue Mountains
Three Sisters, Scenic Railway, Jamison Valley and Leura village
Hunter Valley
Cellar door tastings at the valley's celebrated producers
Manly Beach
The iconic ferry crossing and Northern Beaches coastline
Royal Botanic Garden
Harbour views and Sydney's green heart
The Rocks
Sydney's oldest neighbourhood and historic harbour precinct
All-Inclusive
Everything Included
Upcoming departures
2027 dates coming soon
We're finalising the Sydney departure calendar. Register your interest and we'll be in touch as soon as dates are confirmed.
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With only ten guests on each departure, we prefer to begin personally. No payment required at this stage.