Top New South Wales Classes & Workshops

Learn to surf at Byron Bay on the world famous breaks. You may go to Byron, Lennox, or the Ballina area, depending on the conditions. Groups are small so you’ll receive lots of attention, feedback, and a guarantee that you’ll feel safe in the water. Boards used are soft, so you’ll catch lots of waves and have a great time in the process, which lasts about a half day.

Express your artistic side during this creative Turkish mosaic lamp-decorating workshop at a boutique art studio in Sydney. City residents and visitors alike will enjoy learning more about this traditional art form. Your instructor will help you select the colors and designs to suit your style. Take your Turkish-inspired lamp home with you to keep.

Learn the art of surfing with a lesson from a qualified instructor at the world-famous Bondi Beach, a short hop from central Sydney. Get an informative and fun surfing lesson with your instructor, who shows you the basics, including getting up on the board, reading the conditions, and catching waves. Add a great workout and some waterside excitement to your vacation.

Discover the on-site museum at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard during a self-guided tour and learn the history of the vineyard and local area. Sit back and enjoy a master class on wine history, production, and tasting notes with an in-house wine expert. Pick up your gourmet picnic basket, and find a spot in the vineyards for lunch with views over the Hunter Valley.

Save yourself the guesswork of finding a restaurant with a view and secure guaranteed window seating at Sydney Tower’s revolving restaurant. Dine nearly 1,000 feet (305 meters) above the city as the restaurant completes a full rotation, revealing changing views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, and even the Blue Mountains on clear days. Enjoy an unlimited buffet with more than 30 dishes, plus an included drink.

Take to the waves at one of Sydney’s top surf spots with a surf class at the beautiful Maroubra Beach. In a small-group lesson with a qualified instructor and a maximum of 6 people, learn about water safety, master the basic skills, and enjoy a fun time on the water.

Enjoy sweeping views of Sydney Harbour during a 20-minute scenic helicopter flight over Sydney. If you’re short on time in the city or just want to see a lot in one go, take to the skies for a quick flight with stunning panoramic views. Check off Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House, and Sydney Harbour Bridge without having to walk anywhere or struggle through the crowds.

If you've always wanted to learn to surf, stunning Byron Bay is a great place to do it. Whether you're a complete beginner or want to brush up on your skills, your instructor will teach you what you need to know. Receive personalized instruction in a small group of students and enjoy the chilled-out learning environment in an area of Main Beach with calm surf.

Learn all about the theory of photography and have plenty of time for taking photos, too, in this photography workshop located in Milson’s Point, Sydney. It’s geared towards beginners, but more experienced folks are welcome to participate. You don’t need a camera, you can use an iphone too. You’ll be in a gorgeous location in Sydney, a perfect place for capturing great images. The tour is approximately two hours long.

Getting from Sydney to the Blue Mountains can be time-consuming if you’re relying on trains and local transport. This day tour connects the region’s highlights without wasting a second of your vacation time. Take in sweeping views of the Three Sisters and Jamison Valley, experience the rides at Scenic World, and see native wildlife at either Featherdale Wildlife Park or Sydney Zoo before returning with a relaxing cruise along the Parramatta River.

Take in views from one of Sydney's best vantage points, the revolving restaurant at Sydney Tower, 81 stories above the ground. Dining experience includes 3-Course a-la-carte menu served with freshly baked bread, cultured butter, and Chef's selected side dish. This sophisticated restaurant offers an intimate, stylish fine dining experience, with contemporary Australian-French fusion cuisine.

You'll learn the unique attributes of what makes truffle one the most sought after and expensive culinary ingredients in the world. Enjoy tasting dishes that enhance the aromatic properties of truffles. You'll discover our growing techniques and how we teach our dogs to detect the truffles under the soil. Truffle pairs very well with a number of foods especially foods rich in fats so our tastings will include gluten, dairy, eggs and nuts.

Understanding Sydney’s layered history can be difficult without local context, particularly in areas shaped by both Indigenous heritage and European colonies. This guided pub walking tour explores The Rocks, an area with deep cultural significance, through stories connected to its long-standing pubs. Walk between venues with a local guide, enjoy four included drinks, and learn how social gathering places reflected changing communities over time.

Secure your seat at one of Sydney’s most iconic venues and experience opera in an accessible, easy-to-understand format. Enjoy a concert at the Sydney Opera House—a UNESCO World Heritage–listed landmark—featuring beloved classics such as Puccini’s “Nessun Dorma,” Bizet’s “Au fond du temple saint,” and Rossini’s “Largo al factotum.” With English and Simplified Chinese subtitles provided, it’s an easy way to enjoy world-class opera, even if it’s your first time.

Guided by our passionate team, you will learn about the history and basis of spirit distilling before exploring our botanicals and blending your very own bespoke spirit. Each participant leaves with a beautifully crafted 200mL bottle

Enjoy an evening sipping wine and painting in Byron Bay with this Adults Art and Wine Class. It’s bring your own wine, which you will enjoy a glass of on arrival when you’re greeted by your Art Conductor. Then let the painting begin while you listen to vinyl records. You can try painting in Virtual Reality, or transform your art into a digital piece. At the end, enjoy another glass of wine on the deck.

Prepare for a captivating journey into craft distillation and exclusive spirits! Our gin distillery tours are more than just informative – they're truly extraordinary. Experience a behind-the-scenes look at where our amazing Gins, Vodka, and Liqueurs come to life. Witness the entire production process, learning the secrets behind your favourite drinks. Explore our production secrets and the magical area where it all happens. See our impressive stills, unique botanicals, and the bottling process. Our knowledgeable guide will provide a fascinating Gin history lesson. Plus, you can touch, taste, and even smell the raw ingredients, including our Australian botanicals collection! But the excitement continues! Embark on a thrilling tasting adventure curated by our Head Distiller. Sample our premium drinks, savor their distinct flavors as you relax and compare. Before you go, don't miss the icing on the cake: a $10 discount on full-sized spirit bottles.

While in Australia, learn the art of surfing during a full-day excursion from Sydney. Head out of the city center to a private beach for an informative and exciting introduction to surfing. Your fully qualified surf instructor teaches you the basics of standing up on the board and catching waves at a beach that has perfect waves for beginners. Not only will you enjoy a great workout and tons of fun, you also get a barbecue lunch buffet and the chance to see wildlife in Royal National Park.

Cruise through Sydney Harbour in style on board a spacious flagship vessel that departs from Circular Quay and King Street Wharf. Glide by the floodlit Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, among other landmarks. Sit down for a 4-course dinner with an array of international dishes including fresh seafood. Enjoy the views from your table or the viewing deck, with live music playing on the weekends.

**Pokolbin's Wine Paddles** Experience sensory delight with our Wine Paddles. Savour five exceptional wines, each paired with an assortment of cheeses or chocolates. Each wine, reflecting Pokolbin's rich terroir, has distinct notes. Whether you are a seasoned wine connoisseur or a casual wine enthusiast, this tasting journey will enchant your senses. **Pokolbin's Junior Tasting Paddle** For our younger guests, we offer the Junior Tasting Paddle, ensuring a fun visit for the whole family. It features a rotating selection of vibrant juices and colourful lollies, pleasing young palates. This age-appropriate tasting is ideal for children aged 6 to 17.

Unwind in Sydney with this relaxed paint-and-sip group class, created with all skill levels in mind. Benefit from included equipment and enjoy step-by-step support from instructors as you create your own artwork. Bring your favorite bottle of wine, sip as you paint, and enjoy complimentary apple tea and Turkish delights—making this an easy, social way to get creative without the pressure.

Travel around, and marvel at, the Sydney Harbour Foreshore as you learn the essential aspects of photography from an award winning, Sydney-based, photojournalist in order to better understand what makes, and how to create, a fantastic image. Explore the Rocks Precinct in this experience that is designed as an ideal introduction to the exciting world of digital photography. Learn to shoot in ALL modes of your camera from a professional photographer who is passionate about photography. This workshop will stimulate your creative eye by introducing you to simple compositional techniques as well as developing an understanding of working with various lighting conditions, a main key of photography. We will help you to develop the ability to pre-visualise a photograph and create some amazing images of sights around iconic Sydney and its Harbour Foreshore.

Visit New South Wale’s Husk Distillery and learn how gin and rum are produced and stilled on a 45-minute distillery tour. Enjoy a welcome gin and tonic and a guided tasting of Ink gin, then go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery before finishing off with a tasting flight of rum in the Barrel House.