- Pricing From $6,495 pp*
- Single Supplement $750
- From Sydney
- Duration 5 Days
- Max Group Size 24
- Activity Level Easy Going
- Departs 27 Mar 2025
- Returns 31 Mar 2025
Early Bird Offers if booked by 20 Dec, 2024
Twin Share Travellers save $500pp* OR Single Supplement FREE**
Described as one of the top four open-air opera events in the world, the annual Opera on Sydney Harbour is a highlight of the Australian cultural calendar. Join Bill Peach Journeys to experience Guys & Dolls at Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. One of the finest, most awarded Broadway musicals ever written comes to life on our grand harbour-side stage! Escape to flashy Manhattan in the 1950s: a larger-than-life world of showgirls and gangsters, set against the backdrop of Sydney’s glittering harbour. Guys & Dolls on Sydney Harbour is award-winning musical theatre at its show-stopping best. The score is packed with huge hits, including ‘Luck Be a Lady’, ‘Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat’, and ‘I’ve Never Been in Love Before’. A night to remember with premium seating, a three course dinner, a live orchestra hidden beneath the dramatic stage and fireworks.
We begin our Sojourn exploring the seaside town of Terrigal including guided tours of the Ken Duncan Gallery and Norah Head Lighthouse. Private Sydney touring includes the fascinating and historic Q Station and Elizabeth Bay House. Luxury accommodation, fine dining, fascinating touring, it’s all simply delightful!
Tickets are strictly limited, don’t miss out on this extraordinary event!
Highlights
- Premium Reserve Tickets to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour - Guys & Dolls, including superb seating and a 3 course premium dinner
- Spend 2 nights at the newly renovated InterContinental Sydney Hotel and 2 nights at the beachside Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific
- Explore the delightful seaside town of Terrigal including the Ken Duncan Gallery, Norah Head Lighthouse and wine & chocolate tasting at Firescreek Botanical Winery
- Partake in a private tour of the fascinating and historic Q Station on the North Head of Manly
- Take a private water taxi enjoying stunning harbour views to Elizabeth Bay where we enjoy a private tour of Elizabeth Bay House
- All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner including award-winning fine dining at the Cowrie in Terrigal
- All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner including lunch at iconic Catalina Rose Bay, hatted Muse Kitchen & a Welcome Dinner at Shangri-La’s Altitude
- Enjoy all the excitement of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour with new friends while enjoying your own room with a reduced single supplement charge*
- Escorted throughout by a dedicated Journey Director
Tour Departures
Meeting this morning at Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, transfer to one of Sydney’s most beautiful destinations as we head to the spectacular Northern Beaches. We will explore the iconic Palm Beach famed for its glittering blue waters, golden sands and towering pines. As Sydney’s northernmost seaside point, Palm Beach lies at the end of a long peninsula, fringed by surf on one side and tranquil Pittwater on the other. Heading north, we arrive at the charming seaside town of Terrigal, famed for its broad golden sand beach, tranquil lagoon and relaxed ambience. There is time this afternoon to stroll the Norfolk pine-lined Esplanade of this Central Coast town and Terrigal Boardwalk soaking up the captivating views and sea breezes.
A welcome dinner this evening will be hosted by your Journey Director at award-winning fine dining restaurant, The Cowrie, boasting spectacular cuisine and ocean views.
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Terrigal or similar
This morning, we take a guided tour of Norah Head Lighthouse which boasts an iconic history and stunning coastal vistas from its location perched proudly upon the cliff. Following lunch at Kew Dining, we enjoy a guided tour of the Gallery of iconic Australian photographer, Ken Duncan. World-renowned, Ken Duncan is an Australian landscape photographer who captures the beauty of nature as few others do with his sparkling beaches, rugged cliff-faces, magnificent waterways and secluded waterfalls. Wine and chocolate tasting rounds out the afternoon at Firescreek Botanical Winery before returning to Terrigal.
Overnight: Crowne Plaza Terrigal or similar
Leaving the picturesque Central Coast behind, we transfer to Manly for a private tour of the fascinating and historic Q Station. Located within a 30-hectare site on the North Head of Manly, Q Station is a unique destination. An enduring part of Sydney’s history, which once served as the Quarantine Station for migrants arriving in Australia, the entire site has been transformed. Following lunch in Manly, transfer to Sydney and check-in to the luxurious and newly renovated, InterContinental Sydney Hotel for an afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: InterContinental Sydney or similar
This morning, take a private water taxi to Elizabeth Bay enjoying the stunning Sydney Harbour as we cruise. Visit Elizabeth Bay House, once considered ‘the finest house in the colony’ whcih was set within a garden of the most remarkable extravagance and fancy.
With commanding views over Sydney Harbour, Elizabeth Bay House features elegant rooms, a sweeping staircase and lavish furnishings revealing the tastes and aspirations of its original owner, Alexander Macleay. Following lunch at Woolloomooloo Wharf, return to the hotel.
This evening, immerse yourself in the atmosphere as the sun sets over Sydney’s spectacular skyline, a magnificent backdrop as dusk falls. Enjoy a delicious three course dinner before proceeding to your Premium seating for the energetic new staging of Guys & Dolls, hailed as tone of the greatest Broadway musicals of all time. It features unforgettable songs including including ‘Luck Be a Lady’, ‘Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat’, and ‘I’ve Never Been in Love Before’, universally adored for generations. Directed by Shaun Rennie, with a magnificent stage design by Tony Award-winner Brian Thomson, Expect big laughs and even bigger song and dance numbers as the magic begins!
Overnight: InterContinental Sydney or similar
Transfer to Sydney Airport or your home following a leisurely breakfast. Saying a fond farewell to new friends, we take away memories of a delightful Sojourn.
About Sojourns
Our Sojourn programmes are short break journeys put together in conjunction with themes, events or experiences. These programmes range from exploring Australia’s Top End to world-class events and unique experiences throughout Australia and New Zealand.
About Single Traveller Journeys
We recognise the specific requirements of single travellers and that’s why a number of our journeys are single supplement free, affording you the benefit of your own single room, without any, or with significantly reduced extra cost. In fact, over 40% of our guests travel alone and return to Bill Peach Journeys again and again. In this way, you can enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow travellers during the day, along with the safety and security of travelling with an escorted group, but still retire to your own personal room in the evening. Note: The single supplement free offer cannot be taken in conjunction with any other offer.
Fully inclusive
This journey includes accommodation, all meals as specified, touring throughout, transfers, services of a dedicated Journey Director.
Coaches
The coaches that we use for the ground component of this journey are fully air-conditioned.
Pre Tour
Flights from your home port to Sydney are not included in the journey price. Should you require flights to and from Sydney, we can provide a competitive quote on airfares and pre and post tour accommodation in Sydney, at the commencement and conclusion of your journey.
Level of Fitness Required – Easy Going
These journeys are not physically demanding unless you want them to be. They include easy guided walks, which are mainly on flat ground. There will be times when you are required to board a launch for shore excursions. You must be able to walk up to 500 metres unaided and will not need any foreseen assistance throughout the journey. For all clients to fully enjoy this travel experience, excellent health and mobility is required by all.
We strongly urge you to consider the fitness rating before selecting your preferred journey, in respect for your fellow travellers. Bill Peach Journeys reserves the right to refuse travel to any client whose fitness level is below the recommended rating.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to cover you against such things as personal illness or accident, cancellation, loss of baggage etc. Please make sure you carry a copy of your Travel Insurance policy with you at all times.
Terms and Conditions
Please refer to the T&C’s for more information. Terms & Conditions (PDF)
*Conditions Apply: Early Bird Offers are limited, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and are valid if booked by 20 Dec, 2024. Full payment is due immediately on booking to secure your seats for this event. This payment is non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee. All other terms & conditions are as per the Bill Peach Journeys Reservation Form.