NEW PRODUCTS IN SYDNEY
With new places to stay and new attractions and tours to experience, there are plenty of great reasons to return time and time again to Sydney.
Accommodation
Little Albion Situated in the heart of Sydney’s Surry Hills, Little Albion is redefining the small hotel category, by offering the service and amenities of a luxury boutique hotel with the comforts of home. Little Albion has 35 guest rooms with a mix of heritage and contemporary details, largely influenced by 1920s and 1970s interiors. This refreshingly unpretentious and intimate hotel has a dedicated team of hosts on hand to offer individualised service, a rooftop garden with views over Surry Hills and Sydney city and an honour bar featuring top-shelf beverages and gourmet snacks. Little Albion is housed within a unique heritage Little Albion building full of history, dating back to its original construction in 1903 as a former school convent. Little Albion is a Crystalbrook Collection Boutique Hotel. crystalbrookcollection.com/little-albion
SKYE Suites Sydney SKYE Suites Sydney is Sydney’s newest luxury property and is located on Kent Street in Sydney’s city centre. All 73 designer suites offer large, sophisticated, open-plan spaces. The interiors of the studios, one- and two- bedroom serviced apartments are crafted to take full advantage of the sweeping views and maximise natural light. Designed for short-term and long- term stays, the suites boast all the comforts of a serviced apartment, such as an internal laundry and business-focused amenities. Skye Suites Sydney has free high-speed Wi-Fi, a pool and gymnasium and is within easy walking SKYE Suites Sydney distance to Pitt Street Mall, Barangaroo and Darling Harbour. skyehotels.com.au
The William Inglis Hotel, MGallery by Sofitel One of Western Sydney’s newest five-star hotels is a boutique, equine-themed luxury hotel, located adjacent to the Warwick Farm racecourse in the Riverside Stables complex. The William Inglis Hotel has 144 unique and individually designed rooms and suites, and features the latest technology throughout including high speed Wi-Fi and smart televisions in each room. The William Inglis Hotel provides many dining options including the Heroic Café, The 1867 Lounge bar and the Newmarket Room restaurant. Guests can enjoy stunning views of the Warwick Farm racecourse from the Chiltern rooftop pool, and the Talisa Spa Wellness is also located on this level. The William Inglis Hotel, MGallery by Sofitel williaminglis.com.au
Taronga Wildlife Retreat The Wildlife Retreat at Taronga is the iconic Zoo’s newest accommodation option, providing a once‐in‐a‐lifetime experience where guests learn about Australia’s unique wildlife by living alongside them. Nestled within Taronga Zoo’s new Australian native animal sanctuary and overlooking Sydney Harbour, Wildlife Retreat offers an unforgettable guest experience by creating connections between people, animals, and the natural environment. Exclusive after‐hours guided tours are included in the tariff and give guests a glimpse of the animals in their habitats, and how the Zoo works behind-the-scenes. The ultimate close encounter takes place at sunset when guests gather in the Taronga Wildlife Retreat sanctuary to help feed some of the unique native animals. Dining experiences at Wildlife Retreat are inspired by modern Australian and indigenous cuisine. taronga.org.au/sydney-zoo
Veriu Green Square (opening late 2019) Sydney-based hotel group Veriu Hotels & Suites is due to open Veriu Green Square in late 2019. Veriu Green Square is located four kilometres South of Sydney’s city centre and just five minutes by train from the airport. Originally the site of a luxury European auto-trader in the 1970s, the 144-room hotel is housed in a new, state-of-the-art building influenced by its emerging neighbourhood while paying homage to history, with high-gloss finishes and contemporary detailing. Veriu Green Square is surrounded by some of Sydney’s hidden gems and is just a stroll to Green Square station for easy Veriu Green Square access to Sydney activities and adventures. veriu.com.au
Vibe North Sydney The new Vibe Hotel North Sydney has prime position in the heart of North Sydney’s bustling business precinct, with easy access to cafes and shops, and the stunning waterfront neighbourhoods of Kirribilli and Milsons Point. It is close to North Sydney train station, which is 10 minutes’ train ride to the city centre. As part of the newly reimagined Northpoint, the hotel offers ample choices for dining and shopping, with a dedicated ‘eat street’ and casual dining atrium.
Vibe Hotel North Sydney has 187 bright and well-connected rooms with contemporary interior design. A rooftop pool offers sweeping views of city Vibe North Sydney skylines and guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and state-of-the-art fitness facilities. vibehotels.com/hotel/north-sydney
Attractions
SydneyAttractions Living Museums Sydney Living Museums is a group of museums, houses and gardens that take visitors on remarkable journeys through time to experience a whole other life. Three of their venues are now offering unique experiences for the travel trade – The Museum of Sydney, Susannah Place Museum and Rouse Hill House & Farm. The Museum of Sydney explores of the stories of Sydney from its origins to today. On a one-hour guided tour visitors will learn about Australia’s first Government House, First Fleet ships, Australia’s penal history, and the history and culture of Sydney’s Aboriginal people. Museum of Sydney
Susannah Place Museum is a row of terrace houses built by Irish Immigrants in 1844 and located in the heart of The Rocks. On a two-hour specialist-led Gold Key Tour, guests learn about how the residents’ lives played out against the backdrop of The Rocks district, the working harbour and the growing city of Sydney. At Rouse Hill House & Farm, located in the Western Suburbs, guests can discover a piece of untouched family history that chronicles the changing fortunes of six generations from early 1800s to the late 1990s on a two-hour guided tour. sydneylivingmuseums.com.au Susannah Place Museum
Sydney Zoo – (opening 2019) The newest major attraction for Sydney is Sydney Zoo. Opening in 2019, the Zoo and Bungarribee Wildlife Park is located in Western Sydney and is the ideal stop on the way to the Blue Mountains. Embracing technology and innovation to improve animal welfare, visitor engagement and education, Sydney Zoo will be exhibiting a wide range of animals in a safari-like experience. The Sydney Zoo will have approximately 30 exhibits and a variety of animal species such as highly popular exotic and Australian animals. It will also house a show arena, picnic areas, wetlands, waterways and gardens. Sydney Zoo is represented by Australian Attractions. sydneyzoo.com
The Gentleman Magician
Every Friday and Saturday evening, Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician, presents an enchanting evening of magic and captivating Australian stories at Sir Stamford at Circular Quay, one of Sydney’s most beautiful historic hotels. Bruce Glen is one of a select few granted membership of The Magic Circle — the most exclusive magic club in the world. Guests enjoy champagne and canapés on arrival and witness a world-class magic show while also hearing entertaining stories about Old Sydney Town. Reminiscent of the elegant, captivating events of the famous ‘salons’ in 19th century Europe, The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée is a captivating cultural experience for any Sydney visitor. Exclusive group bookings are also available The Gentleman Magician Sundays to Thursdays. gentlemanmagician.com.au
Cruise and water
Sydney Charter Boat Sydney Charter Boat is a premium cruising experience on Sydney Harbour and offers two three-hour itineraries for groups. The Premium Food and Wine Lovers Cruise includes Australia’s freshest and finest selected seafood accompanied by regional produce and wines. Guests can participate in shucking Sydney Rock Oysters and enjoy them fresh from the shell. Information is provided about sustainable farming and key produce that features on the buffet. The Native Cooking and Australian Wine Education Sydney Charter Boat Cruise includes a cooking demonstration and opportunity to participate in a cooking class. Guests learn expert seafood cooking tips from the chef, taste six wine varietals with commentary on the history and diversity of the Australian wine industry, and enjoy a gourmet buffet. Cruises cater for group up to 30 and operate daily. sydneycharterboat.com.au
Sydney Charter Boat
Sydney Harbour Boat Tours Sydney Harbour Boat Tours provides a new and totally unique small group experience on Sydney Harbour, combining cruising, sightseeing and land stops to harbour beaches, national parks and places that no other tours go. They are the only boat operator to land right on the beach and their tours include guided stops at Sydney Harbour National Park Beach, the colonial Quarantine Station, Watsons Bay, Shark Island and the Sydney Fish Market. Two half-day scheduled tours run daily with a maximum of 16 passengers, and a premium private charter vessel for 10 passengers is available on request for luxury small group sightseeing, harbourside lunches and sunset cruising. sydneyharbourboattours.com Sydney Harbour Boat Tours
Sydney Luxury Cruise Sydney Luxury Cruise offers private, high-end cruise experiences on Sydney Harbour. Their luxury timber boat, MV Bel, holds up to six passengers, making their cruises intimate and comfortable. Each unique cruise is skippered by an experienced super yacht captain and comes with complimentary champagne and hamper package. Guests can access the captain's extensive knowledge of the harbour and cruise highlights include discovering a secluded national park, a behind-the-scenes tour at the Sydney Fish Market and watching the sun set behind Sydney's iconic landmarks. sydneyluxurycruise.com Sydney Luxury Cruises
Food and Wine
Babylon Rooftop (opening 2019) Babylon is one of Sydney’s newest dining venues on the rooftop of Westfield Sydney in the Pitt Street Mall, with stunning views of the adjacent Sydney Tower and the city. The Middle Eastern diner has a wood fire, two sprawling bars and intimate dining spaces inside and outside. Guests can choose from nine tasting plates, which boast flavours and textures from Turkey and Istanbul.
A live entertainment line-up featuring popular artists will occur at the restaurant each night. Babylon Rooftop is a Mantle Group Hospitality restaurant. Babylon babylonrooftop.com.au
Duck & Rice (opening 2019) Duck & Rice is one of Sydney’s newest premium Asian restaurants located on a rooftop in Pitt Street Mall in the city centre. Taking inspiration from 1920s Shanghai, the Cantonese meets new-world Asia restaurant has created the perfect fusion of traditional Chinese and modern Asian food. Guests can indulge in appetisers, soup and nine different tasting plates with accompaniments. The food menu and extensive beverage menu come together to form the ultimate rooftop dining experience. Duck & Rice is a Mantle Group Hospitality restaurant. Duck & Rice duckandrice.com.au
Esquire Drink and Dine (opening 2019) Esquire Drink and Dine will be Sydney’s newest late-night restaurant and bar, open until 2am on weekends. Located on level two inside the beautiful Queen Victoria Building in Sydney’s city centre, guests will enjoy sophisticated dining from lunch through to the late evening. Esquire Drink and Dine is a member of the Trippas White Group. esquiredrinkanddine.com.au
Reign at the QVB (opening 2019) Located on level one of the iconic Queen Victoria Building, Reign at the QVB is Sydney’s premium champagne parlour. Guests can stay for a quick bite and drink, or enjoy a longer lunch or dinner. From champagne to wine tastings, business or pleasure, this is the ultimate dining destination for queens and kings to play. Reign at the QVB is a member of the Trippas White Group. reignattheqvb.com.au
Queen Victoria Building
Kobe Jones Kobe Jones was established in 2003 at King Street Wharf and now has three restaurants in Sydney including Kobe Jones Sydney and Wharf Teppanyaki both located on King Street Wharf overlooking Darling Harbour, and The Rocks Teppanyaki in The Rocks district near Circular Quay. Teppanyaki by Kobe Jones focuses on quality produce and flavour, with part of the allure watching your chef’s knife and cooking skills while your meal is being prepared. The menus are crafted to meld the simplicity and elegance of Japanese cooking with the refinements of Western cuisine. All ingredients used in each venue are Kobe Jones of the highest quality, sustainably sourced and always fresh, and the chefs strive to create an array of flavours to suit every palate. kobejones.com.au
The Squire’s Landing The Squire’s Landing is a restaurant and brewhouse located on the waterfront in The Rocks with sweeping views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour. It is Australia’s flagship James Squire Brewhouse and is spread across two expansive levels. Together, the restaurant and brewhouse tell the legend of James Squire, a convict on the First Fleet and Australia’s first brewer. Guests can immerse themselves in the story of Australia’s first brewer with a tasting paddle of beer and enjoy a three-course menu with fresh seafood, wood-fired mains and indulgent dessert. This experience is hosted by an The Squires Landing industry expert in craft beer. jamessquire.com.au/brewhouses/the-squires-landing
Urban Winery Sydney Urban Winery Sydney is Australia’s first urban winery and the home of A.Retief wines, with grapes sourced from the cool climate regions of NSW. Located in The Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park, Urban Winery is a 10-minute drive from the centre of Sydney and 15 minutes’ drive from Sydney Airport. The venue includes a fully functioning winery, cellar door and wine bar, offering a selected range of NSW wines, craft beers and spirits plus charcuterie and cheese plates from the State’s best producers. Guests can discover and enjoy wine through two-hour blending masterclasses, tours, tasting sessions, long Urban Winery Sydney lunches and private events. urbanwinerysydney.com.au
Tours
Culture Scouts – Paddington Tour Culture Scouts walking tours offer a curated, local view of Sydney’s trendiest neighbourhoods and cultural hubs in an experience blending art, food and local history. Their new, private tour traverses the suburb of Paddington — 10 minutes east of the city centre — where the streets are characterised by historic and fashionable shop fronts, Victorian terraces and tucked away bars and cafes. Guests can sip locally roasted coffee while meeting the artisans who create the fabric of this neighbourhood, such as traditional milliners, chocolate makers, fashion designers and curators. As the birthplace of some Australia’s Culture Scouts best known brands and the heart of Sydney's arts scene, there is something for everyone in the history-soaked suburb of Paddington. culturescouts.com.au
Dave’s Travel Dave’s Travel runs Brewery Tours and historical Pub Walks in Sydney, Newcastle and the Hunter Valley, showcasing the best in drink experiences from beer and wine, to spirits and coffee. The award-winning tour company’s guides are passionate about storytelling with a local flavour. There are three brand new tours for 2019. Brewer’s, Bootleggers & Winemakers showcases the best of Sydney’s beverages on a half-day brewery, distillery and winery tour. Marrickville Munch is a foodie tour Daves Travel and Events showcasing the ‘real’ culinary Sydney, taking guests to a coffee roaster, bakery, brewery and cheesemaker to taste some of Sydney’s most award- winning produce. Newcastle’s history is best told over a drink on the Newcastle Pub Tour, where guests soak up stories of Newcastle’s past, from its convict settlers and industrial factory days, to the arts, music and food hub that it is today. daves.com.au
Dreamtime Southern X – Half-Day Coach Tour Wyanga Malu (Mother Earth) is a new half-day coach tour of Sydney by Dreamtime Southern X and offers guests an immersion in a living Dreamtime cultural trail, visiting sites of significance, viewing rock engravings, and learning Dreamtime Southern X how Aboriginal people maintain their cultural connection. Guests are provided with a Ghurryungun (Welcome Ceremony) by an Aboriginal Elder, who then personally escorts them to five significant cultural sites. Guests participate in ceremonies at each site and observe ancient rock engravings. Transfers are by mini coach — driving across the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge — and the tour includes The Rocks Dreaming Aboriginal Heritage Tour (a walking tour around The Rocks with an Aboriginal guide), and finishes at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for a majestic view and photo opportunity of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. dreamtimesouthernx.com.au
Dreamtime Southern X
Picture Me Sydney Picture Me Sydney offers small group and private half- and full-day tours to the photographic hot spots and scenic sights of Sydney, Blue Mountains, South Coast and Southern Highlands for travellers seeking out-of-the-ordinary experiences. Guests will go off-the-beaten track to destinations that reflect the Australian outdoors, culture and history. They will visit remote beaches, see panoramic coastal views and native animals, and explore bush tracks.
Picture Me Sydney also offers dedicated photography tours lead by experienced photographers where guests discover new and iconic parts of Picture Me Sydney Sydney while capturing great photos and memories. The guides have the skills and knowledge to help guests take postcard images that will capture the moment, whether guests are of beginner or advanced skill level. pictureme.sydney
Sydney Seaplanes – Sunset Dinner Flight Sydney Seaplanes is the largest operator of seaplanes in Australia and offers a range of spectacular scenic flights over Sydney. Their latest package is the Sunset Dinner Flight, where guests can enjoy city lights, sunset skylines and incredible food. Guests take off from Sydney Seaplanes’ iconic Rose Bay airport for a scenic flight and watch as the Sydney unfolds below them. After landing, guests can enjoy a decadent three-course dinner while enjoying incredible sunset views at Sydney Seaplanes’ waterfront restaurant, Empire Sydney Seaplanes Lounge. seaplanes.com.au
Taste Tours – Barangaroo and The Rocks Taste Cultural Food Tours offers small group walking food tours that showcase the history and diversity of the food and drink scene in Sydney. Tours are guided by knowledgeable locals and include multiple tasting opportunities in quality local cafes, pubs and restaurants. Tour offerings include a Taste of Chinatown, a three-hour walking tour through Sydney's bustling Chinatown offering a slice of history and culture alongside culinary delights, including a traditional tea ceremony. The newest tour, a Taste of Sydney – Barangaroo and The Rocks, includes a beer in one of Sydney’s oldest pubs, sampling Taste Tours Italian and Thai classics and tasting fresh gelato. Learn about the history of Sydney while exploring one of Sydney’s oldest suburbs and one of Sydney’s newest. tastetours.com.au
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