Classy Hens Party Ideas for Sydney
+ Hens Party Packages Sydney and surroundings
Do you cringe at the thought of wearing a princess outfit all day or are you less than keen on having a half-naked stranger dance on your lap on one of your last days as a single women? Or are you organising a special day for one of your best mates and know that she wants to have a fun, but truly meaningful day? Then we have some great classy hens party ideas in Sydney and surroundings for you!
Sydney is the city of gorgeous beaches, insane vistas, and beautiful weather for a large part of the year. It is also a great city to organise your hens party with plenty of classy hens party activities at your fingertips. Whether you are Sydney-based or flying in for the hens party, we know you and your loyal group of girls will have a fantastic time. But what should you do to organise an effortlessly cool hens party? We've got you covered!
In this article, we'll be covering epic classy hens party ideas in and around Sydney. That means that if you are in Newcastle, Central Coast, or Wollongong, you can definitely also use these ideas!
Classy Hens Party Ideas In Sydney
There is a lot to discover within Sydney's suburbs! One of the finest features of Sydney is the unique character of each suburb. Do you like the CBD with its high-rise buildings and hidden bars, or The Rocks with epic views on the Harbour Bridge, and an obligatory stop at the Sydney Opera House? Or maybe you prefer the close-by Botanic Gardens with the all-too-famous Lady Macquarie’s Chair? What about Sydney Habour's newest builds in Barangaroo and the adjacent Barangaroo Reserve, a landscaped park with 75,000 native trees and shrubs and thousands of sandstone blocks. The surrounding suburbs are home to historic buildings, great bars, distilleries, gorgeous beaches and headlands, and much, much more!
Sydney provides the perfect backdrop to more hens party possibilities than you can count! Are you, or the bride you're organising the hens for, obsessed with the ocean or does her heart beat faster when tasting a newly-distilled gin that nobody has heard of? We've gathered the best classy hens party ideas in Sydney. You can stick to one idea or combine a few of these to organise an unforgettable hens day!
Sydney Scavenger Hunt in Scenic Locations
Sydney truly is a playground filled with scenic locations. From Bondi Beach, the Harbour Bridge to local secrets such as Blackwattle Bay along the Glebe Foreshore. Why not take a trip down memory lane and visit all those spots that are important for your bride and her significant other? Is your bride a first-time visitor of the city? Give her a chance to see one of Australia's most beautiful cities on a guided bus tour! These locations are perfect to plant a few clues along a scavenger hunt that will entertain both your bride and your entire group of mates.
Here are a few tips and tricks to organise a successful Sydney hens scavenger hunt:
Include locations that relate to the relationship of the bride and her fiance
Include a drink and snack stops (why not a great distillery?). Scavenger hunts without snacks make for a hangry group of mates.
Keep your group together or split up, why not organise two luxury vans to drive your group around
Include at least one beautiful scenic location with the whole group -gotta have those photo ops!-
Engage the whole group, not just the bride. While this day is all about the bride, if you engage the full group, the bride will get to enjoy her day without worry.
Put a time limit on the games to keep it exciting and don't make it too long (max 2-3h).
Go Paddle boarding in Rose Bay or Kayaking on Sydney Harbour
For a more adventurous bride, a water-based activity is a must! Sydney is, after all, famous for its beaches and harbour. No sunny day would be complete without a bit of fun on the glassy waters of the city. A paddle session or kayak is easily included as a part of your classy hens party or great to experience on its own!
With so many locations to choose from, we love heading to Rose Bay for a paddle boarding session or a kayaking session in Sydney Harbour on our guided tours. Views of the harbour bridge and luxury vehicles to your location are included in all our hens party packages!
Cocktail and Distillery tours (and have a cheeky craft beer)
Sydney is blessed with a multitude of amazing cocktail bars (have you discovered all the hidden bars yet?) and the finest distilleries. Why stick with one bar on your hens party when you can visit 3 or 4 on an inner-west distillery tour? From gin to high-end whiskey, Sydney allows you to taste the world's best cocktails! We'd even bet that the bridal party would love you even more if you threw a craft beer into the mix. Who said women don't enjoy a good craft beer!
Cycle Around Sydney
Does your bride love to stay fit and is she looking for an adventurous day? Take your classy hens party to the next level with a Sydney bicycle tour! Sydney is filled with extraordinary mountain bike trails and has too many vistas and photo ops to count. We love exploring one of the many secret local locations with easy to cycle paths. Why not combine the idea of a scavenger hunt with some paddle boarding and a few cocktails to round up the day? Your whole group will love it!
Classy Hens Party Ideas Around Sydney
One of the biggest perks of being based in Sydney is the multitude of amazing getaway locations! Whether you are organising a hens day party or a hens weekend, the options are endless. The surroundings of Sydney have so much on offer: local produce, many NSW wineries, craft breweries and stunning vistas. We'll be giving you a few classy hens party ideas in the Hunter Valley, the Southern Highlands, and the South Coast.
Hunter Valley Wineries and Gourmet Cheeses
As the closest and most famous wine region, the Hunter Valley offers over 150 wineries to choose from. Due to its fertile soil and abundance of delicious produce to try, the Hunter Valley will not make narrowing down your hens party activities easy. But that's why we're here!
A successful hens winery tour starts off with a private pickup in Sydney or the Hunter Valley itself (or anywhere in between). We'll head straight to one of the boutique wineries that you selected with our help (we love Moorebank winery) and we'll make sure to include the gourmet cheese or chocolate platters (if selected of course)!
The Hunter Valley has so much more to offer than just wine though. We recommend including a few stops at one of the Hunter Valley distilleries or breweries. But the day doesn't have to end there. After a day full of indulgence, why not stay overnight with one of our overnight hens party packages? The Hunter Valley is full of idealistic accommodation and we know a few that are perfect for a memorable weekend getaway!
South Coast Picnics With Ocean Views
Have you been to the Hunter Valley one too many time and want to offer your bride a unique experience? How about the lush green rolling hills of the South Coast? Image this, a beautiful carpet on a hillside with a pillow-lined table filled with a breathtaking gourmet grazing platter. It literally could not get more classy than a South Coast winery tour!
Top your classiest of classy hens party with a visit to the Coolangatta Estate. Built on the site of the first European settlement on the South Coast of NSW, you are stepping into a part of Australia's history. The family-owned boutique wineries that we visit on the South Coast offer a wide variety of wines including Chardonnay, Verdelho, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chambourcin, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. But let's not forget about the incredible local cheeses and seafood that can be consumed with views on let's say ... 7 Mile Beach. Oh yeah, we know all the best local spots for the perfect group photo!
Best for Autumn: Southern Highlands Winery Tour
Found out that you need to organise a last-minute hens party now that regional travel will be allowed again? How about colourful vistas filled with more orange, red and yellow leaves than you imagined possible? That's the Southern Highlands. Better-known as a wedding destination, it is also an epic winery destination!
Specialised in Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris, this area is known for its fantastic wines and its great photo opportunities (why else do you think so many weddings are hosted here?). We love this area as it really offers a different experience than a coastal wine tour or the frequently-visited Hunter Valley. And the best part? You can head here on short notice! Perfect for a last-minute Autumn hens party! Contact us to see what is possible within your dates.
But hey, we're not here to box The Southern Highlands into only being visited in autumn. After all the area is also abundant in beautifully landscaped gardens that are particularly photogenic all year round!
Tips for a Successful Wine Tour Hens Party
Ok, we've gone over three amazing areas that you can treat your bride to. But, we didn't want to let you go without giving a few extra tips to make this special day go even smoother!
Limit your wine tour hens party stops to 2-3 wineries in a day. This will leave enough time for everyone to enjoy each location and will allow for time to visit a few scenic locations as well. This is especially important if you are planning a big hens party. The bigger the group, the longer it will take for everyone to get on and off the bus. While that might seem like a small detail, we know from experience this will make all the difference between a rushed day and a smooth experience.
Tell your bridal party to wear comfy shoes! While we all love a good stiletto heel, winery tours involve a bit of walking and some of the scenic locations tend to be less than heel-friendly.
Plan for a bit of extra budget to buy a few wines for the wedding day. Not only is it good tasting etiquette, but you can also enjoy these bottles when getting ready for the wedding! What better detail than bottles of wine you hand-selected on your hens day to enjoy on the special day!
Have a dress-code for the day. It's not only the wedding day that should have a dress-code! A classy hens party is not complete without a beautiful invite letting the guests know what to wear on the hens day. We recommend garden-chic, all-white or cocktail dress.
Don't forget the playlist! You will be spending a bit of time on the bus getting driven from one location to the next. While we have a few great playlist for the ride up our sleeve, why not make a personalised playlist so you know your bride will have the best time!
Want to know more about what to expect on a NSW winery tour? Read our dedicated article here!
Organising your Hens Party in, Berry, Bowral , Newcastle, Central Coast or Wollongong?
Reading all these classy hens party ideas and thinking "well, that's great, but I'm not in Sydney!". That is not an issue at all. While Urban Legends Tour Co. is a Sydney-based operator, we are more than happy to organise a pick up from Berry, Bowral, Newcastle, Central Coast or Wollongong! Just reach out and have a chat with our wonderful team and we can sort you and your bride out!
Did you know that we can even start the tour from the planned location itself? Staying overnight in the Hunter Valley? Not a problem at all. Already down on the South Coast? What time do you want to start?
Booked an airbnb in Bowral? even better we can pick you & your group up from your front door!
That's it legends, we look forward to helping you plan a memorable and classy hens party!
Stay safe and keep in touch.
Kind regards,
Marijs Vrancken & Jared Malcolm
Urban Legends Tour Co