Experience the best of New South Wales on this 5-day escorted Diamond Class coach tour. Begin in the Hunter Valley with a long lunch at Amanda's on the Edge winery and chocolate tasting at the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company. Cruise the stunning Nepean Gorge aboard the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler before exploring the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, Echo Point and the Three Sisters. Dine at SkyFeast Sydney Tower with 360-degree city views and enjoy a privately guided tour of the Sydney Opera House. The grand finale is a gourmet Vivid Sydney Starlight Cruise with premium upper-deck seating as Sydney Harbour transforms into a dazzling canvas of colour, light and creativity.
2 June 2027
11 Meals Eco Experiences 2 Eco Experiences 1 Cultural/Heritage Experiences
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June 2027
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Flights are arranged to suit the tour as a group in advance, therefore we cannot book individual preferences or guarantee direct flights.
Economy class flights are included at time of brochure release and are subject to price increase/availability.
Our flight arrives into Newcastle, where we board our luxury 'Diamond Class' coach and journey into the beautiful Hunter Valley. We begin with a leisurely long lunch at Amanda's on the Edge, enjoying seasonal cuisine and regional flavours. This afternoon, we indulge our sweet tooth with a visit to the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, including a specially arranged chocolate tasting before continuing to our resort. After time to settle in, we gather for dinner.
After breakfast, we farewell the Hunter Valley and travel to Penrith to board the Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler. Cruise through spectacular Nepean Gorge, enjoying lunch and Captain's commentary as sandstone escarpments frame the tranquil river. We then continue into the Blue Mountains and check in at Fairmont Resort.
Today we explore the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains, beginning at Echo Point Lookout for sweeping views across the Jamison Valley to the Three Sisters. At Scenic World, glide between clifftops aboard the Scenic Skyway with views of Katoomba Falls and surrounding wilderness. After lunch we travel to Sydney and check in before dinner at SkyFeast Sydney Tower, with spectacular 360-degree city views.
Today we discover one of Australia's most celebrated landmarks on a privately guided tour of the Sydney Opera House, uncovering the fascinating stories, architecture and secrets behind this World Heritage-listed masterpiece. The remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure around Circular Quay and The Rocks. Wander the historic laneways, browse boutiques and galleries, enjoy the harbour atmosphere or simply find the perfect vantage point to admire the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Later, we return to our hotel with time to relax and prepare for our spectacular finale. This evening, step aboard our Vivid Sydney gourmet food and wine cruise and settle into premium upper-deck seating. Enjoy a relaxed dinner as Sydney Harbour transforms into an extraordinary canvas of colour, light and creativity, with uninterrupted views of the dazzling Vivid Sydney spectacular.
**Lunch is at your own expense today.
**Dinner venue caters for gluten free and vegetarian dietary requirements only. Allergies must be self-managed.
Enjoy a leisurely farewell breakfast before boarding a local operator's coach for a final sightseeing drive through famous landmarks taking in views of Mrs Macquarie's Chair and Kings Cross before continuing to famous Bondi Beach for free time to have lunch at your leisure. This afternoon, we transfer to Sydney Airport for our respective flights home, bringing our memorable winter escape through the Hunter Valley, Blue Mountains and spectacular Vivid Sydney to a close.
**Lunch is at your own expense today.
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Our Gold Class coach tours let you experience the beauty of the Australian landscape in comfort and style. From the coach itself to the accommodation and meals, every detail is considered.
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Our coach tours have a baggage restriction of 17kg per person (regardless of flight and rail allowances) due to our Occupational Health & Safety standards. You can also bring one small, soft carry-on bag not exceeding 30cm wide, 30cm high, and 15cm thick that may be stowed in the overhead compartment.
Each of our tours has a fitness rating which describes the level of physical activity involved with the tour. These ratings are very important when choosing your tour to ensure it's right for you. Our fitness ratings are:
Our Gold Class coaches have a seat capacity of between 44 and 46, but we cap Gold Class tours at 40 guests per tour. Our Diamond Class tours have a capacity of just 26 guests. Other tour types may have different capacities depending on the transport and destination. Please get in touch with our team if you have any questions about a specific tour.
In most cases, yes we can. We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and can assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically-recommended diets. Please advise us at time of booking, and we can confirm with our suppliers and restaurants.
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