Itinerary · 5 nights · Sydney Harbour to Sydney Harbour

Pittwater Paradise Escape

Sydney's national park on the water: Refuge Bay, The Basin and Palm Beach, an hour from the city.

  • Year round
  • 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Sydney Harbour to Sydney Harbour
  • 4 days, 3 stops
  • Family & friends, Kid friendly
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Sydney Harbour

Day 1, Sydney Harbour
  • Take a seaplane flight for sweeping aerial views of the Opera House and coastline
  • Enjoy a refreshing swim or paddle straight from your yacht's swim platform
  • Discover the charm of Milk Beach, Kutti Beach, and Shark Island
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Pittwater Discovery

Pittwater

Day 2, Pittwater Discovery
  • Savour cocktails on deck as the sun sets behind the headlands
  • Visit a local oyster farm and sample freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters
  • Spend the morning paddleboarding, kayaking, or testing the yacht's motorised toys

The idea of the week

Sydney is one of the world's most remarkable yachting destinations where cosmopolitan sophistication meets unspoilt natural beauty. The harbour is immense, stretching across more than 240 kilometres of shoreline and over 30 beaches accessible by water.

Unlike the Riviera's single sweep of coastline, Sydney reveals a vast network of sparkling bays, hidden coves, and islands framed by the city's most famous landmarks- the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Within this extraordinary harbour, you'll find a world of contrasts: tranquil anchorages nestled beneath forested headlands, and vibrant waterfront precincts alive with dining and culture. Cruise north to Pittwater and Palm Beach, where calm waterways meet national parkland and elegant coastal homes. Here, days unfold at a slower pace with swimming, paddleboarding, and relaxed lunches by the shore. Palm Beach, with its golden sands and sweeping views, is Sydney's chic seaside escape.

Together, Sydney Harbour, Pittwater, and Palm Beach blend city sophistication with coastal calm, capturing Australia's signature effortless charm.

  • Australian Coastline
  • Pristine Beaches
  • National Park
  • Luxury Yacht Charter
  • Water Sports
  • Coastal Adventure
  • Family Friendly
  • Sydney Proximity

What the week costs

The yacht's published weekly rate, plus an Advance Provisioning Allowance, customarily 30 to 40 percent, for fuel, food, drink and berths, plus local VAT where it applies. Every listing shows its rate.

How charter pricing works

Also on this coast

Everything we know about Pittwater: when to go, where the fleet is and the other weeks we have planned.

Open Pittwater

Woven into the week

What the crew arrange along the way

The parts of the week that need a phone call before you arrive: tables, guides, instructors and the toys on deck.

Oyster Farming Experience

Discover the art of oyster farming on the serene waters of Pittwater. This immersive experience takes you behind the scenes with local farmers to learn how Sydney Rock Oysters are grown, harvested, and graded, all while surrounded by the region's untouched natural beauty.

  • Guided tour of working oyster leases
  • Insight into farming, nurturing, and harvesting methods
  • Hands-on shucking demonstration
  • Fresh oyster tasting straight from the water
  • Commentary from expert farmers on sustainability and local history
Scenic Helicopter Tour

Soar above Pittwater and beyond, experiencing the dramatic coastline from a unique aerial perspective.

  • Private helicopter charter
  • 45-minute scenic flight
  • Views of Barrenjoey Headland and beyond
  • Northern Beaches aerial photography
  • Professional pilot commentary
  • Return to yacht landing pad

Back to Pittwater

The other weeks we have planned on this coast, and when to go.

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