13 Day Sydney, Coast & Country

From the sparkling harbour of Sydney to the dramatic valleys of the Blue Mountains and the laid-back beaches of Byron Bay, discover the very best of Australia’s east coast.

This self-drive journey pairs exceptional stays with memorable experiences and the freedom to explore, from going behind the scenes at the Sydney Opera House and cruising the harbour privately to waking among the bush at Jervis Bay and unwinding in a secluded Hunter Valley villa.

• Sydney Opera House Backstage Tour – an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience with a light breakfast.
• Private Sydney Harbour Cruise with spectacular city views and lunch at acclaimed China Doll.
• Jervis Bay luxury glamping escape, surrounded by tranquil bushland and pristine coastal scenery.
• Blue Mountains retreat, showcasing dramatic valleys, sandstone escarpments and World Heritage-listed landscapes.
• Hunter Valley escape, combining a secluded villa stay with the relaxed atmosphere of one of Australia’s premier wine regions.
• Byron Bay & Hinterland experience, featuring a guided e-bike adventure and lunch at Husk Distillery

• Option of Return International Flights from London Heathrow, Manchester, or Edinburgh
  • Premium Economy
  • Flying into Sydney
  • Departing from Brisbane

Day 1–3: Sydney

• One-way Private Airport Transfer to Sydney
  • Begin your journey with a private transfer from Sydney Airport directly to your harbourside hotel.
• 2 Nights at InterContinental Sydney
  • Stay in an East Harbour View Room, including daily breakfast. Set within the historic Treasury Building near Circular Quay, this elegant hotel pairs heritage character with sweeping views across Sydney Harbour.
• Sydney Opera House Backstage Tour
  • Go behind the scenes of Australia’s most famous building on an exclusive 2.5-hour tour, including a light breakfast.
• Private Sydney Harbour Cruise with Lunch at China Doll
  • Enjoy 3.5 hours on the water with the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and waterfront neighbourhoods as your backdrop, before lunch at acclaimed China Doll.

Day 3–9: Jervis Bay, Blue Mountains & Hunter Valley

• 11 Days’ Car Hire in a Kia Sportage or Similar
  • Enjoy the freedom of a self-drive journey along the east coast, collecting your vehicle in Sydney city and returning it at Brisbane Airport.
• 2 Nights at Paperbark Camp, Jervis Bay
  • Stay in a Deluxe Plus Safari Tent, including daily breakfast. Raised among peaceful bushland, these safari tents offer understated luxury close to Jervis Bay’s white-sand beaches and turquoise waters.
• 2 Nights at Echoes Boutique Hotel, Blue Mountains
  • Stay in a Deluxe Garden View Room, including daily breakfast. Perched on the edge of the Jamison Valley, this boutique hotel is ideally placed for the region’s lookouts, walking trails and mountain villages.
• 2 Nights at Cedars Mount View, Hunter Valley
  • Stay in a private villa, including daily breakfast. Surrounded by quiet countryside, these secluded villas provide a relaxed base for exploring the Hunter’s cellar doors and gourmet produce.

Day 9–13: North Coast to Brisbane

• 1 Night at Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges
  • Stay in a Water Suite, including breakfast. Set on the waterfront, the hotel offers an easy overnight stop on your journey north.
• 2 Nights at Hotel Marvell, Byron Bay
  • Stay in a Marvell Suite, including daily breakfast. This stylish boutique hotel sits a short stroll from Byron Bay’s beaches, cafés and relaxed town centre.
• Guided E-Bike Tour with Lunch at Husk Distillery
  • Explore the lush Byron hinterland by e-bike with a local guide, followed by lunch at Husk Distillery.
• 1 Night at Emporium Hotel South Bank, Brisbane
  • Stay in a River City Vista King Suite, including breakfast. Brisbane’s sophisticated South Bank hotel finishes your journey with sweeping views over the river and city.