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Resin Art Classes Sydney: Cheeseboards & Coasters (opens in a new tab)

44 1 h

We provide all-inclusive materials for your epoxy resin artwork, including premium epoxy resin, pigments, and various embellishments. Immerse yourself in the creative process and design your own masterpiece, from vibrant coasters to captivating wall art. Enjoy a welcoming and inspirational environment where you can connect with other art enthusiasts and share ideas. Our resin classes are suitable for all skill levels, whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced artist. Book your spot now! Spaces are limited, so don't miss out! Please note that there is a 24-hour drying period before your art can be collected. You have 1 month to collect your artwork from the workshop. We offer delivery services as well if you can't make the trip!

from$90.17

The REAL Hunter Valley Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 9 h – 10 h

Two hours north of Sydney is the beautiful Hunter Valley wine region – experience personal tastings, foodie delights and more in this full-day tour. Explore the scenic countryside and expansive vineyards of the Hunter Valley wine region. If we're lucky, see kangaroos in the wild. Enjoy wine tasting at 3-4 cellar doors (both large and boutique) and indulge in local cheese and chocolate. Lunch is in the pretty surrounds of the Hunter Valley Gardens complex. Our philosophy on visiting The Hunter Valley is to take in 3-4 wineries and really enjoy the experience with your own small group. Trying to cram more than this in just leads to an exhausting day without appreciating how wonderful the region really is.

from$909

Hunter Valley Wine, WSET Guide, Icons, Heritage, Food From Sydney (opens in a new tab)

14 10 h 30 min

A private day in Australia's oldest wine region, led by a WSET-certified wine host and shaped entirely around your taste. Independent and unaffiliated, we choose from 160+ wineries to take you past the tourist traps to the cellar doors that make the Hunter Valley special. Choose your experience: Premium: Icons, Heritage & Food Matching Three premium experiences at celebrated estates, chosen for the season and your palate: rare and flagship wines, heritage vineyards and gourmet food matched to your glass. Food included, no lunch needed. Base: Wine Discovery Guided tastings at three handpicked wineries, from boutique cellar doors to well-known names. Lunch not included; your host will recommend a great local spot. Both include private door-to-door transport from Sydney, your WSET-certified host all day, and coffee and a snack in historic Wollombi. After booking, we'll contact you about the wines you love and curate your day around you.

from$489

Private Coogee to Bondi Walk from your city hotel (opens in a new tab)

1 5 h

Your private guide will meet you at your hotel and also return you to your hotel at the end of the tour. We provide comprehensive commentary, bottled water and all buses, ferry or train fares are included in the tour. Be led by an experienced, knowledgeable local that can customise your tour to suit your interests.

from$272

Sydney Art Exhibitions: Murakami and Nolan at the Art Gallery (opens in a new tab)

8 1 h – 2 h

Experience major exhibitions at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, a 15-minute walk from Sydney's city centre. Each ticket option covers one paid exhibition. Takashi Murakami: When the Mountain Is High, the Moon Rises Higher is Australia's first retrospective of the Japanese artist, exclusive to Sydney. More than 150 works spanning 30 years in Naala Badu building, including the global premiere of new work in the Tank. Nolan: Origins reunites Sidney Nolan's complete 27-painting Ned Kelly series in Sydney for the first time in more than 60 years, alongside landscapes of places he painted as he evolved his unique visual language including St Kilda, Wimmera, K'gari (also known as Fraser Island), Images: Takashi Murakami, photos by Shin Suzuki ©Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved; Installation view of Takashi Murakami Mononoke Kyoto Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum, Kyoto, Japan 2024, photo: Joshua White ©2024 Takashi Murakami/Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

from$24.46

Canberra Private Sightseeing Tours from Sydney (opens in a new tab)

2 1 h – 12 h

Canberra Private Tours from Sydney offers an exclusive and personalized way to explore Australia's capital city. These tours provide a unique and flexible experience, allowing visitors to discover Canberra's rich history, iconic landmarks, and cultural attractions at their own pace. With a knowledgeable guide, you can delve into the nation's political and cultural heart, you have a choice of options for visiting institutions like the Australian Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, Glassworks and the National Gallery of Australia (depending on time). Whether you're interested in history, politics, or art, this private tour caters to your interests, ensuring a memorable and in-depth exploration of Canberra's highlights. Highlights • Customers can plan and enjoy any attraction in Canberra from 11.00 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Attractions – Glassworks, Parliament, Museum & Memorial, etc. • Hotel pick up and drop off from Sydney • A luxury private tour • Flexibility

from$1,188

Sydney's Razor Gang True Crime Tour (opens in a new tab)

69 1 h 30 min

Experience Sydney in a time of a war, when the Razor Gangs battled for supremacy, & the balance between good & evil sat on the finest point of the sharpest razor's edge. Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the key events of Sydney's Razor Gang War. Peel back the curtain to reveal the bee's knees soap-opera-like lives of the most celebrated gangsters from Sydney's roaring 1920s-1930s. Tread carefully through Razor Gang territory, exploring the old streets & alleyways, roamed by hatchet men that would not spill the beans- most of the time. Travel back to the high times of Sydney's Speakeasy party scene, replete with button men, saps, molls & dolls. Book your ticket now for the Cat's Meow investigation into a dark, razor-sharp, & crime-ridden history. Relive a time of larger than life personalities engaged in the sharp edge of a fully-fledged gang war. Immerse yourself in the troubles of infamous gangsters & get a taste for what it was like living outside the law.

from$23.77

Kiama Private Family Trip From Sydney (opens in a new tab)

10 h

Begin your adventure at 8:00 am, departing from Sydney and driving past the Royal National Park. Stop at Stanwell Tops for stunning coastal views, then continue along the Grand Pacific Drive to the Sea Cliff Bridge. Visit the seaside towns of Thirroul and Kiama, where you’ll see the famous blowhole. Ascend to Mt Cambewarra Look out for panoramic views, then journey to Kangaroo Valley, home to the historic Hampden Bridge. Explore the lush countryside at Fitzroy Falls and visit the Georgian village of Berrima before returning to Sydney around 5:30 pm.

from$314

Private Sydney City Customized Tour (opens in a new tab)

6 6 h – 7 h

If you are looking for a private tour guided by a Sydney born and bred operator that focusses not only on the city's iconic landmarks but also on its unique aboriginal heritage, colonial beginnings and the multicultural society that it is today, then this tour is for you!!! As a general itinerary, the day begins as we make our way to the historic Rocks district, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House foreshores. We then journey to the Botanical Gardens, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair and the ever-evolving suburbs of Woolloomooloo and Kings Cross. Following the harbour, we venture through the city’s eastern bays out to South Head and iconic Bondi Beach for a water view lunch. From Bondi, we take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful coastline. We return to the city via fashionable Oxford Street, Paddington with our final destination at Darling Harbour. This private tour enables guests flexibility in structuring the day to best suit the group. Start and end times can be adjusted accordingly.

from$245

Professional photoshoot at The Rocks (opens in a new tab)

6 45 min

Capture the essence of an iconic neighborhood with a special and memorable photoshoot. Leverage the expertise of a professional photographer to guarantee striking images, carefully crafted with optimal angles and poses. Customize the photoshoot to suit your preferences, catering to couples, families, or solo adventurers. Enjoy the convenience of receiving expertly edited digital photos within a swift 48-hour turnaround, ensuring a beautiful and timely memento of your experience.

from$107

Sydney Layover Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private (opens in a new tab)

3 8 h

Beat the layover blues and make the most of your time in a new city. Tailored to fit your schedule and preferences, you’ll join one of our local Sydney hosts for a personalized experience of their city. Swap airport food for dinner on the promenade or laze on Bondi Beach with all the other beautiful people while you wait. Your whistle-stop excursion will be filled with iconic sights, like the famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Tower, or low-key haunts that city-locals love. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

from$231

Sydney Private Night Tours by Locals: 100% Personalized (opens in a new tab)

4 h

You’ll join our local Sydney host at dusk for a personalized evening experience of the city. Be it gallery viewings, pub crawling, bar-hopping or sipping cocktails in snazzy clubs, Sydney has it all, and we have you! Meet your host in a quirky neighborhood at sunset, visit Darling Harbor or uncover the city’s top local late-night hotspots. We’re providing the stage, but it’s your job to dance on it! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

from$179

Cabaret Dinner Show at the Honeycomb Club (opens in a new tab)

7 3 h

This is a seated entertainment and dining experience, in Sydney's most iconic burlesque-cabaret dinner theatre, in the world famous nightlife village of Kings Cross. Relish in performances from Sydney's most talented and charismatic, local and international talent. Expect anything from seductive, to satirical burlesque, devastatingly funny comedy, magic, special skills, live singing and jaw-dropping choreographed dance. Standard tickets include a two-course meal of set entrée and à la carte main with a feature length cabaret-burlesque show over a 3-hour sitting. Dietary requirements can be catered to with adequate notice. The Honeycomb Club includes a fully-stocked cocktail bar and drinks can be ordered throughout the show from the comfort of your own cabaret table. Located on the eastern edge of Sydney CBD, only metres from Kings Cross train station and with multiple nearby parking options, the Honeycomb Club is incredibly easy to get to. Recommended for mature audiences.

from$108

Private Full Day Tour in Sydney: The Rocks, Harbor and Beaches. (opens in a new tab)

3 7 h – 8 h

If you want to experience everything about Sydney, this is your perfect tour. The tour begins by exploring the rich history of The Rocks Historic Quarter, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and the Sydney Opera House. We then take the ferry to sail through one of the largest natural harbours in the world! Our next stop is the old fishing village of Watsons Bay, offering an idyllic beachfront location for your lunch break (lunch not included). After enjoying uninterrupted views of the city skyline, we will walk along the rugged coastline to visit Australia’s first lighthouse. The tour concludes at the world-famous Bondi beach. A captivating lifestyle ocean-front neighbourhood filled with graffiti, charming coffee houses, bars, restaurants and the photogenic Bondi Icebergs Pool. Bondi is also the starting point for the breathtaking coastal walk.

from$315

Best of Sydney Private Tour: Wildlife, Icons & Bondi Lunch (opens in a new tab)

3 10 h

Experience the best of Sydney and native wildlife in one private 8-hour day. Leave the city for Featherdale Wildlife Park to walk among kangaroos and see koalas up close in an intimate bushland setting. Returning to the city, enjoy a scenic drive through the historic Rocks precinct. Step out onto the Sydney Opera House forecourt to stroll around the iconic sails and snap the perfect selfie. Tour past the Botanic Gardens and Parliament House to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for a picture-perfect harbor view and convict history. Cruise down vibrant Oxford Street and through the elegant, Victorian terrace-lined streets of Paddington en route to world-famous Bondi Beach. Enjoy an extended stop to soak up the surf culture and have a seaside lunch with a beer, wine, or soft drink. Next, head to Watsons Bay to look over the dramatic ocean cliffs of The Gap. Finish with a panoramic drive through exclusive eastern suburbs like Double Bay and Rose Bay before your hotel drop-off.

from$503

Best of Sydney and Blue Mountains 2 Days Luxury Private tour (opens in a new tab)

2 days

Tour Highlights & Inclusions Day 1 – Sydney City & Harbour Sydney Opera House Royal Botanic Garden walk Art Gallery of NSW Sydney Harbour Bridge walk / photo stop (admission not included) Bondi Beach & Coastal Walk WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo (included with 2-Attraction Pass) Sydney Harbour Sightseeing Cruise (1 hour, admission included) Luxury car hotel pickup & drop-off Bottled spring/sparkling water included Day 2 – Blue Mountains Escape The Three Sisters at Echo Point (guided visit) Scenic World (Railway, Skyway & Cableway – admission included) Wentworth Falls Lookout (guided walk) Leura Village & Cascades (guided stop, free admission) Katoomba Falls (guided visit) Govetts Leap Lookout (hidden gem) Light lunch or afternoon tea (coffee/tea of choice) Luxury car hotel pickup & drop-off Bottled spring/sparkling water included

from$675

Private Sydney Highlights Tour with Bondi Beach and Hotel Pickup (opens in a new tab)

6 h – 10 h

Discover Sydney in comfort on a private highlights tour designed around your group. This experience is ideal for travellers wanting to see the city’s best-known sights without the rigid schedule of a large coach tour. Travel with a local operator in a premium air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy a relaxed route that can include Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge viewpoints, The Rocks, Mrs Macquarie’s Chair, Bondi Beach, Watsons Bay, and other key city and coastal locations depending on timing. Because this is a private experience, the day feels easier, more personal, and more flexible. You can enjoy photo stops, short walks, scenic viewpoints, and time to take in the city properly rather than rushing from stop to stop. This tour is a strong option for first-time Sydney visitors, cruise passengers, families, and anyone wanting a private overview of the city in a comfortable and well-paced format.

from$930

Aboriginal Sydney Cultural Immersion Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h

Experience the world’s oldest living culture — 60,000 years of Australian Aboriginal wisdom, art, storytelling, bush tucker, cultural artefacts, weapons and food — in one unforgettable day in Sydney.

from$2,817

Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer Tour in Sydney (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h – 3 h

No more selfies or pestering strangers for photos of yourself and loved ones, enjoy the services of a professional vacation photographer in Sydney to capture your travels in a contemporary and candid style. Specialising in delivering quality photography with photographers all over the world, we guarantee you amazing photos to remember your travels. All images shown were taken by our photographers.

from$285

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