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Where to Find the Best Vivid Vantage Points in Town?
Vivid is the avid Instagrammer’s dream festival – the harbour, the Opera House, the lights, oh my!
See Sydney and New South Wales
See Sydney in a whole new light
Sydney is one of the greatest cities in the world. Its sparkling harbour, iconic buildings, award-winning restaurants, world-class events and uniquely vibrant culture make it a must-see destination and during Vivid Sydney, it’s sparkle gets a whole lot brighter.
Now in it’s 10th year, Vivid Sydney, the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas transforms the harbor city into a uniquely colorful and creative canvas. For 23 days, from 25 May to 16 June 2018, be awakened by amazing light art installations and music across the city, a spectacular that’s not to be missed.
With daily departures from the US to Sydney, including non-stop services from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas/Fort Worth and one-stop from New York (JFK), it’s easier than ever to fly than Sydney with Qantas. The Best of Sydney starts the moment you step on board your Qantas flight.
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Urban Tree 2.0 transforms the sculptural form of the Commercial Travellers Association (CTA) building on Martin Place into a giant luminous mushroom-shaped tree teeming with exotic creatures Credit - Destination NSW -
Organic Vibrations artwork projected on the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) during Vivid Sydney 2017 Credit - Destination NSW -
The Tasmanian Devil light sculpture lights up Taronga Zoo during Vivid Sydney 2017 Credit - Destination NSW -
Views of Harbour Lights installations on marine vessels moving across Sydney Harbour during Vivid Sydney 2017 Credit - Destination NSW -
Crowds along the Sydney Harbour foreshore exploring the lights and projections in The Rocks precinct during Vivid Sydney 2017 Credit - Destination NSW -
Crowds along the Sydney Harbour foreshore exploring the lights and projections in The Rocks precinct during Vivid Sydney 2017 Credit - Destination NSW -
Colourful lights projected on the Museum of Contemporary Art building during Vivid Sydney Credit - Destination NSW
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Sydney, NSW
Whether you're visiting for a few days or a few weeks, explore the cafes, suburbs and harbour that make Sydney unforgettable.
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Your Australian vacation begins the moment you step onboard your Qantas flight. We've drawn on 97 years of flying to design extraordinary, award-winning travel experiences. On your Qantas A380 or B747 flights from the US to Australia, experience the comfort and exceptional service of:
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Vivid Sydney and Regional NSW
Be wowed by Vivid Sydney & Beyond. Embrace Australia's cosmopolitan flair in Sydney, taste award-winning wines throughout Hunter Valley, and explore ancient forests and caves among the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains.
8 Days Vivid Sydney
Sydney’s multi award-winning festival of light, music and ideas presents another innovative and awe-inspiring creative program over 23 days and nights in 2018. This event will run from May 25 through June 16.
Important information
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Enjoy the exclusive surrounds of our world-class airport lounges on eligible flights