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Things to do in Sydney include dinner cruises past the Opera House and golf on cliffs above the Pacific, with classic car hire, country stays, and city escapes close behind. Book one as a day out or send it as a gift experience. The RedBalloon range covers a couple, a group or a solo outing, so the choice comes down to the story someone will tell afterwards.
Sydney and its surrounds extend beyond the CBD skyline. In one afternoon, you can sail under the Harbour Bridge, tee off on a cliffside golf course, or drive south to a country retreat with a bottle of wine waiting. The range covers dining, driving, golf and short breaks, built for one person, a couple or a group heading out together.
A dinner cruise on Sydney Harbour sails beneath the Harbour Bridge and past the Opera House, with à la carte dining and 360-degree views from the upper deck. Live music plays most weekends, so a Saturday booking gets a soundtrack a Tuesday one won't. Prefer daylight? A three-course lunch cruise covers the same harbour without the evening commitment.
18 holes at St Michael's Golf Club run along ocean cliffs on Sydney's southern coastline, cart included, so the round is about the swing and the view, not the walk. For something with an engine, a 1968 Jaguar E-Type offers 200km of open road, triple carburettors, and a limited-slip differential, with no set route required. A 1969 MGB Roadster is the softer option: roof down, one passenger, 200km of travel, and a fair excuse to drive to Palm Beach for lunch or up to the Hunter Valley for the afternoon.
A night in Berry with a bottle of wine swaps the city for a country retreat about two hours south of Sydney, with a spa room, a pillowtop king bed and sparkling wine on arrival.
A city escape with Gold Class tickets stays closer to home: a Deluxe King Room at Rydges World Square, two drink vouchers, a full buffet breakfast and two Gold Class tickets, all inside the CBD.
Some Sydney experiences, including harbour cruises, list a child ticket alongside the adult one, built with families in mind rather than adapted for them after the fact. The family experiences and kids' activities hubs group the rest together for a full day out with children in tow.
A Sydney experience beats a wrapped box for anyone who already has enough stuff. Golf for two on a cliffside course, a harbour dinner cruise or a day behind the wheel of a classic car all say more than a gift receipt, and each one works for a partner, a parent or a client.
The RedBalloon gift voucher lets the recipient pick their own Sydney day out instead, from a round of golf to a night away in Berry with a bottle of wine included.
Sydney rewards variety over a single big-ticket booking. A harbour cruise with a three-course lunch is a popular choice for a first Sydney day out, sailing past the Opera House without an evening commitment. Pair it with golf on a cliffside course or a night away in Berry, and a weekend covers the harbour, the coast and the country in one trip.
Yes, most set a minimum age and a clean driving record. The 1968 Jaguar E-Type hire sets its own limit at drivers 25 and over with no more than four driving offences; other classic car hires in Sydney set their own limits, so check the listing before booking.
There isn't one for the cruise itself. Alcohol is served onboard, so photo ID may be checked at the bar, and anyone under 18 orders from the child menu instead. It's the drinks limit that applies, not a boarding age.
Most are built for two from the start. Golf at St Michael's comes with a shared cart and a golf merchandise pack, and a night in Berry pairs a spa room with sparkling wine on arrival, so neither person is doing the driving or the pouring alone.
A harbour cruise moves slower and stays close to the water, best for a meal or an evening with wine in hand. A scenic flight covers more ground in less time and suits anyone who wants the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge from above. Each answers a different question about how much time you've got.
It varies by product, but harbour cruises are a good marker. The Sydney Harbour cruise child ticket covers ages 4 to 15 with its own menu, and anyone under 18 travels with an adult. The family-friendly range and kids' options group the rest by age range.
A Sydney trip rarely ends where it started. Weekend getaways push further along the coast, romantic getaways trade the CBD for something quieter, day tours cover more ground without a full itinerary, and country getaways swap the city for wine country and open space.