Relaxing Sydney, Whitsundays and Queensland holiday with Spicers Hotels

Itinerary in brief:

• 2 nights Sydney
• 2 nights Blue Mountains
• 2 nights Brisbane
• 3 nights Sunshine Coast Hinterland
• 4 nights Hamilton Island

Day 1: Depart UK

Depart the UK from your chosen airport. We work with all the major carriers and can also arrange a stopover (or two!) if you’d like to break your journey.

Included: International flight

Day 2: Arrive Sydney 

On arrival in Sydney you'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in the city, checking in for two nights. You'll be staying at Spicers Potts Point, a boutique hotel full of classic Sydney charm. A restored Victorian terrace in the stylish Potts Point neighbourhood, you'll enjoy a pretty room, excellent service and laid back luxury close by to plenty of cool cafes and leafy streets. It's an easy 20 minute walk to Circular Quay in the heart of Sydney, through the peaceful Botanic Gardens. 

Included: Transfers, Spicers Potts Point

Day 3: Sydney 

Sydney is home to some of the most iconic architecture in the world – the harbour bridge and the unique Opera House. Wander around Circular Quay for brilliant views of both before exploring the Botanical Gardens where sulphur-crested cockatoos fly overhead, squawking as they go. Heading out of the city you could take the ferry to Manly for a stroll down the beach or even try hiking the trail from Bondi to Coogee Beach with endless views over the Pacific Ocean. 

Included: Spicers Potts Point

Days 4 & 5: Spicers Sangoma Retreat 

Pick up your hire car this morning and head to the Blue Mountains, where you'll be staying in the peaceful Spicers Sangoma Retreat. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, this luxurious eco-lodge has just a handful of suites with sweeping views over the bushland below. Spend your days unwinding by the infinity pool, feasting on farm-to-fork food and enjoying excellent service from the fantastic team at Spicers. 

If you want to get out and explore, there is plenty to discover in the Blue Mountains - take a scenic drive to Echo Point to watch the sun rise over the Three Sisters, browse the boutique shops and cafes in Leura or head out on a hike to local waterfalls before returning to Sangoma for sunset drinks by the fire.

Included: Car hire, Spicers Sangoma Retreat

Day 6: Fly to Brisbane

This morning you'll drive back to Sydney to drop off your hire car and catch your short flight up to Brisbane. On arrival, you'll be met and drive to Spicers Balfour Hotel in the inner city suburb of New Farm for your two night stay. Explore New Farm Park, wander along the Riverwalk towards the city centre and return in time for your complimentary pre-dinner canapés at the rooftop bar this evening, overlooking the picturesque Story Bridge.

Included: Transfers, internal flights, Spicers Balfour 

Day 7: Mount Tamborine wine tour

Today you'll head off to enjoy a wine tour of nearby Tamborine Mountain, a beautiful region in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Enjoy views of the rainforest as you travel down into the countryside, spending the day visiting four different wineries, as well as the famous distillery. You'll enjoy tastings, trying different wines in each vineyard, learning about the process of making wine and discovering more about this region from your guide as you travel between the wineries. Tuck into a gourmet lunch and admire the picturesque views from the lookout before heading back to Brisbane at the end of the day. 

Included: Wine tour, Spicers Balfour 

Days 8 & 9: Sunshine Coast Hinterland

In the morning, head to the Balfour Kitchen and enjoy its renowned breakfast before setting off towards the stunning Sunshine Coast hinterland. Collect your rental car and begin your self-drive up the coast today – journey time is around 90 minutes with plenty of interesting places to stop en-route. Check into the luxury, boutique Spicers Clovelly Estate for two nights.

From the moment you enter the stately 22 acres of grounds filled with grand figs, shaded jacarandas and groves of magnolias and gardenias you'll feel like you're in the heart of Provence in France. Beyond the property, there are some fascinating places to explore including Mapleton Falls, the Glass House Mountains and the country villages of Maleny and Montville.

Included: Car hire, Spicers Clovelly

Days 9 - 12: Whitsunday Islands

Today you’ll drive back to Brisbane airport  and return your car. Board a flight to Hamilton Island, where on arrival you'll be met and driven to your hotel where you will check in for a four night stay.

Spend your time here enjoying the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands - based on Hamilton Island at Hamilton Island Beach Club, you can enjoy spectacular dining experiences, opt for a relaxing massage, sink your toes into white-sand beaches and snorkel with colourful fish on the reef. Based on Hamilton Island, you’ll enjoy direct access to the Great Barrier Reef and world-famous Whitehaven Beach, with opportunities for exhilarating helicopter and seaplane tours, diving, snorkelling and fishing.

Included: Breakfast, Hamilton Island Beach Club

Day 13: Depart Hamilton Island

After breakfast, you’ll take the transfer back to Hamilton Island for your onward connections home.

Included: Breakfast, transfers & international flights

Day 14: Arrive UK