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Travelwise Holidays
Suite 1, Level 1,  
93 Dominion Road,
Mt Eden, Auckland 1024
Phone Toll Free: 0800 11 60 60

Vivid Sydney Getaway 2026

Price per person:
$
$3,895.00
(Single supplement:
$940.00
)
(Single costs are available on request)
5 Days - With Travelwise Tour Leader
Tour Departs:
May 26, 2026
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Join us on a captivating journey to Sydney for the annual Vivid Festival of Light. Explore the iconic Sydney Opera House with a guided tour and enjoy a delightful lunch. Witness the mesmerising Vivid light show from the Clearview Glass Boat harbour cruise with dinner and drinks. Enjoy the legendary musical 'The Lion King' then a SkyFeast dinner up the Sydney Tower, for more incredible views of Vivid.

Activity Level 2

Departure Date:
May 26, 2026
Departure Date:
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Early Booking Discount - Book by 12 Dec 2025 and save an extra $70 per person

Included In Your Tour Cost
  • Auckland-Sydney return economy class airfares on Air New Zealand.
  • Visit Bondi Beach, enjoy an included beachside lunch.
  • A matinee session of 'The Lion King' stage show (subject to show dates being released).
  • Guided Tour and lunch at Sydney Opera House.
  • Premium Glass Boat Cruise on Sydney Harbour admiring the Vivid Light Show including Dinner and drinks.
  • SkyFeast buffet meal and welcome drink at Sydney Tower with unparalleled views.
  • A special farewell dinner.
  • 5-star Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel stay.
  • Services of a Travelwise Holidays Tour Leader throughout.
ITINERARY
Activity Level - 2. A higher level of mobility is required. Walking for 1-2 hours over a day and covering longer distances. A higher level of mobility is required. Walking for 1-2 hours over a day and covering longer distances. We also take short strolls to central locations due to the severe traffic congestion during this event. Our Hotel is very centrally located - adjacent to Circular Quay.

TUE 26 MAY - AUCKLAND/SYDNEY

Depart Auckland on Air New Zealand NZ103 at 9.00am, and arrive in Sydney 10.35am. Depart for Bondi Beach for free time and a delicious lunch at the beachside RSL Club where you can soak in the views. Then venture towards the hotel via the delightful Double and Rose Bays. Stay at the 5-star Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel for 4 nights. Included: L, D

WED 27 MAY - THE LION KING MUSICAL, SYDNEY TOWER FEAST

The morning is free then a short drive to the Capital Theatre to enjoy The Lion King.

This evening we stroll to a dinner at height. Savour the SkyFeast buffet and a welcome drink. Feast on more than 30 international dishes, including seafood and desserts, while you take a 360-degree revolving tour of Sydney 82 floors below - as the Vivid Lights start to warm up. After dinner  we return to the hotel where you can take an optional stroll to view the lights of Circular Quay. Included: B, D

THU 28 MAY- OPERA HOUSE TOUR/VIVID CRUISE

This morning visit the iconic Sydney Opera House for a 1-hour guided tour with lunch. Beneath the magnificent sails lie incredible spaces and stories. Afternoon free to relax or shop. Tonight an exquisite premium Clearview Glass Boat cruise around Sydney Harbour to view the spectacular Vivid Lights. Enjoy dinner and drinks onboard. Included: B, L, D

FRI 29 MAY - FREE DAY/FAREWELL DINNER

A free day today. Shop, explore or take a ferry to Manly, choice is yours. Later we head out for a surprise farewell dinner and a last look at the lights and fireworks (subject to Vivid schedule) from Circular Quay. For the adventurous we suggest taking the Light Walk. Included: B, D

SAT 30 MAY - SYDNEY/AUCKLAND

After breakfast, we depart the hotel and transfer to Sydney Airport. Depart Sydney on Air New Zealand flight NZ104 at 11.50am, and arrive in Auckland at 4.50pm. Included: B

Deposit: $500pp

Balance Payment Date: 19 Feb 2026. (Tours may still be booked after the Balance Payment date, unless the tour shows as Sold Out. Please ask us about last minute availability).
Key: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

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Office hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. An answer phone takes care of calls after hours and during the weekends.
Phone Toll Free
0800 11 60 60
Phone Within Auckland
09 414 4488