YOUR BLOOM JOURNEY

DAY ONE

Thursday | Welcome to Sydney

Check in to our accommodation in the heart of Sydney
Meet your fellow Bloom women
Our first rooftop Bloom Welcome Circle & cocktail
All-inclusive three-hour Sydney Harbour dinner & drinks cruise
Drinks, incredible food and breathtaking harbour views
Watch the sun set over the Opera House and Harbour Bridge as strangers begin becoming friends

DAY TWO

Friday | Beaches & Queer History

Guided Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
Breakfast together at one of Bondi’s favourite cafés
Time for beach swims, coffee and relaxing by the ocean
Free time to freshen up
Visit Qtopia, Australia’s national centre for queer history and culture
Group dinner in Chinatown
Optional drag show for anyone wanting to continue the night

DAY THREE

Saturday | Mardi Gras Magic

Slow morning and breakfast together
Relax and get ready on our rooftop
Cheese platters, music, cocktails and plenty of laughs
Professional glitter artist to get everyone parade ready
Head to a pub on the Mardi Gras parade route before making our way to Glitter Club for parade
Entry to the WLW After Party included for anyone wanting to keep celebrating

DAY FOUR

Sunday | Recovery & Celebration

Sleep in after a big night celebrating
Sundaylicious Lesbian recovery party
Relax, dance or simply soak up the incredible atmosphere
Optional dinner as we celebrate an unforgettable weekend

DAY FIVE

Monday | Until Next Time

One final rooftop chats and hang together
Lots of hugs (and probably a few tears!)
Exchange numbers, make plans and head home with lifelong friendships

WHERE WE’LL BE STAYING

We’ll be staying at the YHA Sydney Harbour, right in the heart of The Rocks, one of Sydney’s most iconic neighbourhoods and the perfect base for Mardi Gras.

With incredible harbour views and Sydney’s biggest attractions right on our doorstep, you’ll be perfectly placed to soak up everything the city has to offer.

Our accommodation includes:

Shared dorm rooms or limited twin/double ensuite rooms
One of Sydney’s best rooftop terraces with harbour views
Walking distance to Circular Quay, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Modern shared spaces to relax and connect
Café and restaurant precinct just outside our door
Easy access to public transport and all Mardi Gras events

Simple, comfortable and in an unbeatable location, it’s the perfect place to come together, celebrate and create lifelong memories..

FOOD

Great food, great conversations and a few cocktails… it’s all part of the Bloom experience.

Here’s what’s included:

Welcome snacks and sweet treats in your room
Welcome rooftop drink on arrival
A three-hour Sydney Harbour dinner cruise with an all-inclusive dinner and drinks
Breakfast at a local Bondi café
Cheese platters while we get ready together on the rooftop before Mardi Gras
Dinner in Chinatown
Dietary requirements are happily catered for, just let us know when you book.

Not included:

All meals not mentioned
Personal spending on food and beverages

There’ll be plenty of opportunities to share meals, discover some of Sydney’s best cafés and restaurants, and enjoy the kind of conversations that somehow always seem to happen around the table.

Contact the host of Bloom in Sydney