EXPERIENCE SYDNEY LIKE A LOCAL.

Personalised itineraries, built around you.

Every itinerary is built from scratch around your interests, your pace and the way you like to travel. Thoughtful recommendations, smart logistics and local insight come together to make Sydney feel effortless.

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HOW IT WORKS

You tell me what you’re looking for. I’ll figure out your Sydney.

I’ll send you a short questionnaire covering your dates, who is travelling, your interests, travel style and anything else that will help me understand what you are looking for.
We’ll have a conversation about how to make the most out of your trip to Sydney. We’ll talk through your plans, pace and priorities, so I can get a real feel for the kind of experience you want.
Choose The Blueprint or The Curated Journey. With The Blueprint, I plan and you book. With The Curated Journey, I plan and make the key bookings for you. Concierge support and in-person hosting are available on request.
I’ll then send you a clear quote for your planning fee. Once you’ve accepted it and paid, I get started.
I research and choose the best experiences for you to create a day-by-day plan that feels thoughtful and completely yours.
Your itinerary is ready to enjoy. With The Blueprint, you will have everything you need to book and explore independently. With The Curated Journey, your key bookings will be in place and your trip will be ready to go.

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TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE SYDNEY

Choose the level of service that's right for you.

THE BLUEPRINT
I plan. You book.

PLANNING FEE

Quoted individually, based on the length and scope of your trip.

BEST FOR
Travellers who want expert planning and a trip that feels completely their own, but are happy to handle their own bookings.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
A personalised, day-by-day itinerary built around your interests, pace and priorities, with considered recommendations, suggested timings and practical booking details. You make the reservations and arrangements yourself.

THE CURATED JOURNEY
I plan. I book.

PLANNING FEE

Quoted individually, like The Blueprint. I also make the bookings.

BEST FOR
Travellers who want a beautifully planned Sydney experience, with the key details already organised before they arrive.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything in The Blueprint, with the key reservations and practical arrangements made for you, from restaurants and experiences to transport where needed. Travel costs are separate from your planning fee, and we agree on a booking budget in advance.

Every trip starts with a conversation. Once I understand what you’re looking for, I’ll send you a clear proposal before we begin. Concierge support and in-person hosting are available on request.

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NO TWO SYDNEY TRIPS SHOULD LOOK THE SAME.

Maybe it's a neighbourhood you’d never have found on your own, a restaurant you wouldn't know to book, a coastal walk timed just right, or an unexpected detour. The best parts of Sydney aren't always the obvious ones. Below are condensed summary examples. A full itinerary includes specific recommendations, timings, transport and guidance, detailed walking routes and practical alternatives for weather, energy levels and changing plans.

A return visit for two keen walkers, combining galleries and architecture with the harbour, coastal walks and time with Australian wildlife. Their Sydney includes multiple ferry rides, neighbourhood exploring and exceptional Australian dining, with gluten-free choices thoughtfully considered throughout. The days are well paced, with room to return to the hotel and recharge before dinner.
A first Sydney trip for an active family with two children aged 12 and 9, built around big shared experiences: a harbour or bridge adventure, a surf lesson, a scenic flight, beach time and wildlife. Easy beachside lunches, Korean food and a few relaxed hotel breaks keep the pace fun without exhausting everyone.
A celebratory Sydney stay before continuing on to Queenstown, New Zealand. The trip combines a scenic seaplane flight to a tasting-menu lunch on the Hawkesbury River, an Opera House performance, a coastal walk and time to unwind with a spa treatment. Memorable dinners and drinks round out a trip that is active, indulgent and designed around a proper chance to reconnect.

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KNOW WHERE TO GO.

KNOW WHAT TO SKIP.

Let’s start planning. Tell me a little about your trip, and let's see what we can create.

ARI: FROM WALL STREET TO BONDI

I spent my career in finance in New York, where being organised, thoughtful, and detail-oriented mattered. Then I moved to Sydney. More than four years later, I’ve fallen pretty hard for this city.

I’ve explored its neighbourhoods, beaches, restaurants, galleries, and hidden corners, and I’ve learned that getting the best out of Sydney isn’t about checking off a massive list. It’s about knowing where to go, when to go, what to skip, and how to put it all together. That’s what Curated Sydney is about.

I combine the precision of my first career with the curiosity of someone who loves exploring this city. I do the research, filter out the noise, and connect the experiences so you don’t have to.

Having been a visitor here myself, I know what it’s like to arrive with limited time and too many choices. My job is to help you figure out what you actually should do in Sydney, and across Australia and New Zealand. Sydney is my adopted home. Let me show you.

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TESTIMONIALS

Our trip will surely remain among our best travel memories. Ari thoughtfully personalized our time in Sydney, Melbourne and Queenstown. He was always five steps ahead of us in terms of planning.

R. Rearden, Italy
As an American, Ari understood our priorities. He gave us great advice, emphasizing local knowledge over generic travel tips.

L. Stevens, Florida, U.S.
Ari's recommendations made Sydney feel much more approachable and gave us a clear starting point for building an itinerary. He combined our wish list attractions so we didn’t feel rushed or exhausted.

J. Fung, Hong Kong
So thoughtfully planned - at our pace. 5 stars. No notes.

J. Bogen, New York, U.S.
Planning a trip to Australia felt overwhelming. Our days were full of interesting activities, but we had enough downtime to be present with our friends.

D. Williams, New Jersey, U.S.
Ari knew the best flights, travel times and drafted a great, detailed itinerary. So grateful for how Ari helped make our dream trip a reality!

M. Given, New York, U.S.

BEYOND SYDNEY

Sydney may be the beginning of your trip, but it doesn’t have to be the end. If your plans include the Great Barrier Reef, Uluṟu, another Australian city or any destination in New Zealand, I can help connect the pieces and create your journey from Sydney to wherever you’re headed next.

Whether you’re adding one destination or several, I’ll quote it individually once I know the full scope of your trip.