Are any of your friends hitting the Big 30 soon? Then that deserves an epic celebration!
Whether you enjoy an intimate boozy cruise, after-office parties, trying something new like SUPBALL (Stand Up Paddle Ball), or flying in a seaplane, you won’t be at a loss for what to do for a 30th birthday party in Sydney.
To help you choose the best one, here are our top 30th birthday ideas in Sydney:
- Indulge in sunset champagne and oysters at Bar 83
- Get fancy and hire a yacht to cruise along Sydney Harbour
- Picnic at the Royal Botanic Gardens with food prepared by Luke Nguyen
- Unleash your youthful (and competitive) energy with a game of Stand Up Paddle Ball
- Go on a Sydney Harbour Bar Cruise
- Fly across Sydney on a seaplane
- Challenge your friends with axe throwing
- Watch the sunrise at Camden Valley on a hot air balloon
- Go on a helicopter flight in Sydney Harbour
- Have the best night out ever at Drag N’ Dine
- Go on a cocktail making class
- Experience Soul Saturdays presented by Bopp & Tone
- Go on a Young Henrys Brewery Tour
- Join trivia night at Forresters
- Go mini-golfing at Holey Moley
1. Indulge in sunset champagne and oysters at Bar 83
The view at Bar 83 paired with fresh oysters and champagne are just *chef’s kiss* - Image credits @bar83sydneytower on Instagram
An excellent 30th birthday party idea in Sydney is to have sunset champagne and oysters at Bar 83, located on the 83rd floor of Sydney Tower. It offers a 260-degree view of Sydney’s remarkable cityscape—the perfect partner to great food and bevvies!
2. Get fancy and hire a yacht to cruise along Sydney Harbour
Treat yourself or your loved one to an unforgettable 30th birthday bash on a yacht!
You deserve a grand celebration during your 30th birthday party in Sydney. There's nothing more luxurious than chilling on a yacht! Charter a small yacht and sail across Sydney Harbour. Spot its iconic sights with your favourite drink in hand—sounds like a dream, right?
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3. Picnic at the Royal Botanic Gardens with food prepared by Luke Nguyen
Indulge in good food prepared by Luke Nguyen while enjoying the scenic Royal Botanic Garden - Image credits @rbgsydney on Instagram
Prefer chilling with friends and good food? A great 30th birthday idea in Sydney is to picnic in the Royal Botanical Gardens with food prepared by world-renowned Vietnamese–Australian chef Luke Nguyen. No need to fret over preparing your picnic hamper; you’ll have one filled with flavourful South East Asian food!
5. Unleash your youthful (and competitive) energy with a game of Stand Up Paddle Ball
SUPBALL is guaranteed to make you laugh with all your friends. Image credits @manlykayakcentre on Instagram
Just because you’re 30 doesn’t mean you’re too old to play games, especially one as fun as stand up paddle ball or SUPBALL. Bring all your friends to Manly for a game or two, and have a blast!
5. Go on the Sydney Harbour Bar Cruise
Relax on the deck of the Sydney 2000 with booze and your best mates
If you’re up for a boozy night out and a relaxing cruise of the city, then this 30th birthday idea in Sydney is for you. The 90-minute Sydney Harbour Bar Cruise will show you around the landmarks of Sydney via the harbour. Plus, you’ll also enjoy pre-dinner cocktails.
6. Fly across Sydney on a seaplane
The Sydney Seaplanes Highlights Flight is a must-do for Sydneysiders and tourists alike! Image credits @sydney_seaplanes on Instagram
Looking for a bit more adventure for your (or your friend’s) 30th? Then this Sydney Seaplanes Highlights Flight is the way to go! See Sydney from a whole new perspective during this equally relaxing and exciting ride.
7. Challenge your friends with axe throwing
Who is the best lumberjack/lumberjill in the fam or squad? Find out with a friendly game of axe throwing! Image credits @kissmyaxe.au on Instagram
Here’s a unique 30th birthday idea in Sydney: axe throwing. Learn with the help of expert instructors, then challenge your friends and fam to find out who the ultimate axe-throwing champ is!
8. Watch the sunrise at Camden Valley on a hot air balloon
Fly high for your Big 30 and watch the stunning sunrise over Camden Valley.
Fly over the gorgeous Macarthur region in Camden Valley in a hot air balloon ride to get unobstructed 360-degree views of the stunning landscapes below! You’ll even get to see the breathtaking sunrise from a whole new vantage point.
9. Go on a helicopter flight in Sydney Harbour
Another sky-high activity you can do on your 30th, but this time in the big city itself!
Another sky-high activity and a fantastic 30th birthday idea in Sydney is to go on a Helicopter Flight Tour in Sydney Harbour. Fly over the Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, and Sydney Harbour Bridge, with no obstructions in sight!
10. Have the best night out ever at Drag N’ Dine
Enjoy a night of amazing costumes and performances at Drag N’ Dine - Image credits @imperialerskineville on Instagram
For the ultimate night out, head to the Imperial Hotel for Drag N’ Dine. It’s an excellent drag show featuring one-of-a-kind performances that will make your night! Plus, you can enjoy the experience with mouthwatering food.
11. Go on a cocktail making class
Become a cocktail-making connoisseur for your Big 30th! - Image credits @archierosesyd on Instagram
On Archie Rose’s Alexandria distillery’s cocktail making class, you’ll transform plain ol’ gin into sensational bevvies using botanicals and different flavours. It’s a 30th birthday idea in Sydney for all the cocktail lovers—you can even use your new skills to make some at home!
12. Experience Soul Saturdays presented by Bopp & Tone
Chill with your friends on Soul Saturdays and enjoy good food, unli booze, and groovy music! - Image credits @boppandtone on Instagram
Enjoy the classic lunch out with live entertainment for your 30th birthday party in Sydney at Bopp & Tone’s Soul Saturdays! This bottomless lunch experience offers a six-course lunch menu, two whole hours of bottomless drinks, and live soul performances from the best musicians in town!
13. Go on a Young Henrys Brewery Tour
Become a beer connoisseur during this brewery tour! Image credits @younghenrys on Instagram
Have a fantastic boozy birthday bash on Young Henry’s brewery tour. You’ll go behind the scenes to learn how their best beers are brewed. Of course, you’ll also be sipping on plenty along the way.
14. Join trivia night at Forresters
Test your brainpower during trivia night at Forrester’s. Image credits @forresterssydney on Instagram
If you or your pal’s birthday falls on Hump Day, you can still have a helluva good time after work by joining Forrester’s weekly trivia night—you might even win up to an $80 bar tab! It’s definitely a fun birthday celebration and a break from your busy midweek.
15. Go mini-golfing at Holey Moley
Mini golfing plus some good bevvies? Sounds like a grand 30th birthday bash! Image credits @holeymoleygolf on Instagram
When you think of 30th birthday party venues in Sydney, a mini-golf course probably isn't top of mind due to its family-oriented nature. However, Holey Moley Golf Club offers a whole new experience! It’s a mini-golf course plus a bar that instantly turns the activity into a fun night out for the adults!
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