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Sydney, New South Wales Holidays

Sydney, the vibrant capital of New South Wales, is a must-visit destination on any Australia holiday. Famous for the iconic Sydney Opera House with its sail-like architecture, the city blends world-class culture with stunning harbour views. Stroll along Darling Harbour or Circular Quay, where waterside dining and entertainment thrive, and admire landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Royal Botanic Garden. For unbeatable panoramas across the city and coastline, head up Sydney Tower’s Skywalk for a 360-degree experience.

Sydney

Bondi Beach

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney Opera House

Bondi Beach

Sydney Holidays

Sydney is home to world-class attractions such as SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Taronga Zoo and Wildlife Sydney Zoo, where visitors can encounter koalas, kangaroos, sharks and snakes. Food lovers will enjoy a visit to Sydney Fish Market in Pyrmont, famous for its live seafood auctions and restaurants serving the day’s freshest catch. Across the city, multicultural dining thrives, from authentic Asian cuisine in Haymarket’s Chinatown to the Italian eateries of Leichhardt, giving travellers a true taste of Sydney’s diversity. A scenic Sydney Harbour ferry ride is a must, leading to coastal icons like Bondi Beach and Manly Beach, both renowned for surfing and laid-back Australian beach culture.

From sun-kissed beaches to fascinating heritage sites, Sydney offers endless experiences. The city stretches from Sydney Harbour to Bondi in the east, Palm Beach in the north, outdoor adventures in the west, and Royal National Park in the south, Australia’s oldest national park. At the heart of the city stands the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House, an unmissable highlight of any Australia holiday. Beyond this, Sydney’s thriving cultural scene is alive with theatres, art galleries, museums, festivals and events, making it one of the most vibrant destinations to visit in Australia.

To truly embrace Sydney’s lifestyle, rise early to watch the sunrise over Bondi or Manly Beach, enjoy a beachside picnic, or swim safely between the red and yellow flags. Adventurous travellers can even learn to surf at accredited schools in Bondi, Manly, or Cronulla, making Sydney a top choice for active holidaymakers from the UK.

Sydney is also celebrated as one of the best food destinations in Australia, thanks to its talented chefs, multicultural influences and incredible local produce. Whether you’re dining in casual cafés, lively pubs, or award-winning waterfront restaurants overlooking Sydney Harbour, the emphasis is always on fresh, high-quality ingredients. Daily-caught seafood from the Pacific Ocean and wines from acclaimed Australian vineyards make Sydney an unforgettable culinary stop on your trip Down Under.

Sydney Tourist Attractions:

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge

  • Sydney Opera House

  • Bondi Beach

  • Darling Harbour

  • Port Jackson

Sydney Holidays

Below is a small selection of the Sydney holidays on offer. If you would like us to create a Sydney holiday based on your ideas, please give us a call.

Australia Rail Holidays

North, South, East & West featuring the Ghan Train

  • 12 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Adelaide
  • Alice Springs
  • Darwin
  • Perth

From £5840pp

Australia Multi Centre Holidays

Australia's Reef, Rock & Rainforest

  • 14 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Cairns
  • Port Douglas
  • Melbourne

From £4900pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Coast to Coast on the Indian Pacific

  • 14 Nights
  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Sydney
  • Melbourne

From £6170pp

Australia and New Zealand

Natural Wonders of Australia & New Zealand

  • 14 Nights
  • Christchurch
  • Lake Tekapo
  • Queenstown
  • Sydney
  • Cairns
  • Melbourne

From £4500pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Australia By Rail

  • 16 Nights
  • Cairns
  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Adelaide
  • Alice Springs
  • Darwin

From £5995pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Australia Highlights with The Ghan

  • 19 Nights
  • Perth
  • Alice Springs
  • Adelaide
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Port Douglas
  • Sydney

From £6450pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Indian Pacific with Great Ocean Road and Sydney

  • 22 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Apollo Bay
  • Port Fairy
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Barossa Valley
  • Adelaide
  • Perth

From £6760pp

Multi-Country Holidays

Ultimate Australia & New Zealand

  • 21 Nights
  • Melbourne
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Alice Springs
  • Cairns
  • Sydney
  • Queenstown
  • Franz Josef
  • Christchurch
  • Rotorua
  • Auckland

From £6900pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Australia's Outback and Oceans

  • 16 Nights
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Alice Springs
  • Darwin

From £7000pp

Australia Rail Holidays

The Ghan and Coral Expeditions Kimberly Cruise

  • 19 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Adelaide
  • Alice Springs
  • Darwin
  • Broome
  • Perth

From £13670pp

Australia Fly Drive Holidays

Legendary Pacific Coast Fly Drive Holiday

  • 12 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Hunter Valley
  • Port Macquarie
  • Coffs Harbour
  • Byron Bay
  • Gold Coast
  • Brisbane

From £3200pp

Australia Multi Centre Holidays

Wallabies & Wine

  • 14 Nights
  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Sydney
  • Hunter Valley

From £3950pp

Australia Multi Centre Holidays

Australia's Best of the East Coast

  • 11 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Hamilton Island
  • Palm Cove

From £4000pp

Australia and New Zealand

Celebrity New Zealand Cruise

  • 14 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Napier
  • Picton

From £4350pp

Australia Luxury Holidays

Australia's East Coast In Style

  • 13 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Hamilton Island
  • Brisbane
  • Port Douglas

From £6100pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Australia Encompassed

  • 23 Nights
  • Perth
  • Adelaide
  • Sydney
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Cairns
  • Darwin
  • Singapore

From £8195pp

Australia Cruises

Tasmania Cruise & Beyond

  • 17 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Hobart
  • Freycinet National Park
  • Melbourne

From £8825pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Indian Pacific and Celebrity Cruise

  • 22 Nights
  • Perth
  • Barossa Valley
  • Adelaide
  • Sydney
  • Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
  • Christchurch
  • Rotorua
  • Auckland
  • Bay of Islands

From £7500pp

Australia Short Breaks

Iconic Sydney, Blue Mountains & Vineyards Fly Drive Holiday

  • 7 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Blue Mountains
  • Hunter Valley

From £1085pp

Australia Escorted Tours

Southern Capitals Escorted Tour

  • 5 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne

From £1550pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Southern Australia By Rail

  • 8 Nights
  • Adelaide
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

From £2700pp

Australia Motorhomes, Campervans & 4WDs Holidays

Coastal Wonders Motorhome Tour

  • 11 Nights
  • Brisbane
  • Gold Coast
  • Byron Bay
  • Coffs Harbour
  • Sydney

From £2800pp

Australia Fly Drive Holidays

Golf Australia

  • 15 Nights
  • Adelaide
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Hunter Valley

From £2975pp

Australia Motorhomes, Campervans & 4WDs Holidays

Totally Tassie Motorhome Holiday

  • 15 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Hobart
  • Strahan
  • Cradle Mountain
  • Launceston
  • Freycinet National Park
  • Melbourne

From £3000pp

Australia Multi Centre Holidays

Australia and New Zealand Combined

  • 14 Nights
  • Melbourne
  • Auckland
  • Wellington
  • Queenstown
  • Sydney

From £3900pp

Australia Cruises

Holland America Australia & New Zealand Cruise

  • 15 Nights
  • Auckland
  • Rotorua
  • Napier
  • Picton
  • Wellington
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin
  • Milford Sound
  • Hobart
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney

From £4300pp

Australia Self Drive Holidays

Ultimate Australia East Coast Self Drive

  • 23 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Hunter Valley
  • Port Macquarie
  • Coffs Harbour
  • Byron Bay
  • Brisbane
  • Noosa
  • Hervey Bay
  • Rockhampton
  • Airlie Beach
  • Townsville
  • Cairns

From £4570pp

Australia Escorted Tours

Tastes of Southern Australia Escorted Tour

  • 12 Nights
  • Sydney NS
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • Kangaroo Island
  • Adelaide

From £4700pp

Australia Fly Drive Holidays

Australia's Coastal Wonders and Vineyards

  • 21 Nights
  • Melbourne
  • Hobart
  • Strahan
  • Cradle Mountain
  • Launceston
  • Freycinet National Park
  • Blue Mountains
  • Hunter Valley
  • Sydney

From £4800pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Great Southern

  • 13 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Brisbane
  • Adelaide
  • Perth

From £5000pp

Multi-Country Holidays

Shiraz to Sauvignon

  • 14 Nights
  • Adelaide
  • Sydney
  • Wellington
  • Napier
  • Rotorua
  • Auckland

From £5400pp

Australia and New Zealand

Australia Highlights and New Zealand Celebrity Cruise

  • 20 Nights
  • Singapore
  • Cairns
  • Sydney
  • Milford Sound
  • Dunedin
  • Christchurch
  • Auckland
  • Bay of Islands

From £5700pp

Australia Fly Drive Holidays

Australia's East Coast Self Drive

  • 28 Nights
  • Brisbane
  • Hervey Bay
  • Noosa
  • Sunshine Coast - Queensland
  • Glass House Mountains
  • Melbourne
  • Apollo Bay
  • Mornington Peninsula
  • Port Fairy
  • Grampians National Park
  • Ballarat
  • Blue Mountains
  • Hunter Valley
  • Sydney

From £5700pp

Australia Fly Drive Holidays

Reef, Rainforest and Outback Adventure

  • 23 Nights
  • Port Douglas
  • Cairns
  • Darwin
  • Kakadu National Park
  • Alice Springs
  • Kings Canyon
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Blue Mountains
  • Hunter Valley
  • Sydney

From £6200pp

Australia Escorted Tours

Australia Highlights Escorted Tour

  • 12 Nights
  • Melbourne
  • Alice Springs
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Cairns
  • Sydney

From £6661pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Indian Pacific and Tropical Queensland

  • 21 Nights
  • Cairns
  • Port Douglas
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Adelaide
  • Perth

From £7000pp

Australia Luxury Holidays

Luxury Australia

  • 15 Nights
  • Perth
  • Sydney
  • Uluru (Ayers Rock)
  • Cairns
  • Melbourne

From £8500pp

Australia Rail Holidays

Indian Pacific and Holland America Cruise

  • 26 Nights
  • Perth
  • Barossa Valley
  • Adelaide
  • Sydney
  • Melbourne
  • Milford Sound
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin
  • Wellington
  • Napier
  • Rotorua
  • Bay of Islands
  • Auckland

From £9300pp

Multi-Country Holidays

Round the World Eastbound

  • 23 Nights
  • Beijing
  • Hong Kong
  • Auckland
  • Melbourne
  • Sydney
  • Los Angeles
  • New York

Call Us

Australia Short Breaks

Sydney & the Blue Mountains

  • 3 Nights
  • Sydney
  • Blue Mountains

Call Us

Round the World Trips

Round the World Westbound

  • 19 Nights
  • Los Angeles
  • Auckland
  • Sydney
  • Singapore
  • Delhi
  • Agra

Call Us

Sydney Experiences

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Sydney Hotels

Below is a small selection of the hotels in Sydney we use for our Australia holidays. If the hotel you want is not here, give us a call.

Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel

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Kimpton Margot Sydney

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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney

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Spicers Potts Point Hotel

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Sydney Harbour Hotel

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Hyatt Regency Sydney

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Vibe Hotel Sydney

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Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour

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