The Tea Room QVB Traditional High Tea from RedBalloon
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High tea in Sydney: A guide to the top experiences, locations and deals
Sip tea and devour scones in style at these venues offering high tea in Sydney.
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Sydney is filled with lavish venues perfect for a budget-friendly, 3-tier sandwiches and scones high tea. Try one or try them all!
From InterContinental Sydney and Park Hyatt to The Langham and Shangri-La, there are plenty of options. Whichever you choose, you're in for a treat.
Our top picks: High teas you can book in Sydney right now
Sydney Harbour High Tea Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises from Viator
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High teas in Sydney: Compare experiences, locations and inclusions
| High tea experience | Location | Duration | What does the high tea include? | Where to book |
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| Gunners Barracks Traditional High Tea | Mosman | 1.5 hours |
| RedBalloon |
| Gunners Barracks Sparkling High Tea | Mosman | 1.5 hours |
| RedBalloon |
| The Tea Room QVB Traditional High Tea | Sydney CBD | 1.5 hours |
| RedBalloon |
| Harbourside High Tea with Sparkling Wine at Cafe Birkenhead | Drummoyne | 2 hours |
| RedBalloon |
| Sparkling High Tea in Sydney CBD | Sydney CBD | 1.5 hours |
| RedBalloon |
| Sydney Harbour High Tea Cruise with Captain Cook Cruises | Departs from Wharf 6, Circular Quay | 1.5 hours |
| Viator |
| High Tea at Bitton | Oatley | 3 hours |
| RedBalloon |
| Vegan High Tea at the Cortile, InterContinental Sydney | Sydney CBD | 3 hours |
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| Champagne Afternoon Tea, Park Hyatt Sydney | The Rocks | 2.5 hours |
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| Afternoon Tea with Wedgewood, The Langham | Millers Point | 2 hours |
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| Estate Vaucluse House High Tea | Vaucluse | 2 hours |
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| Wentworth High Tea, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth | Sydney CBD |
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| High Tea at the Radisson Blu Plaza | Sydney CBD | Contact venue |
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Ready to indulge in a high tea experience? See the latest Sydney high tea deals
Cudo
Up to 61% off Australia high tea experiences
Available on select dates. Destinations include Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and more. T&Cs apply.
RedBalloon
Up to 24% off Australia experiences for 2
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Plus an extra $5 off with code on select dates when you buy 2 or more vouchers. Experiences include tours, zoo and wildlife interactions, hot air balloon flights, skydives, high teas, bike tours and more. Destinations include Sydney, Hunter Valley, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Canberra and more. T&Cs apply.
Viator
Up to 20% off Sydney activities
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Available until December 2021 on activities including workshops, whale watching and sightseeing cruises, hot air balloon flights, wine tours, bus tours, zoo admission tickets, dining experiences and more.
RedBalloon
Up to 42% off things to do in Sydney + Extra $5 off with code
Available on select dates when you spend a minimum of 250. Activities include hot air balloon flights, tandem skydives, whale watching cruises, dining, classes, high teas, spa treatments, getaways and attraction passes. T&Cs apply.
Scoopon
Up to 57% off dining experiences in Sydney
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Available on select dates for high teas, desserts, 3-course dining and more.
Klook
Up to 60% off activities, experiences and things to do
Valid on select dates including holidays like Christmas, New Year's and more depending on the destination. Destinations include Hong Kong, Singapore, Osaka, Taipei, Dubai, Sydney, Melbourne, London, Paris, New York and more. T&Cs apply.
Gift It Now
Up to 20% off experiences
Available on select experiences and activities like skydiving, scenic helicopter flights, kayaking, whale watching, hot air ballooning, quad biking and more. Destinations include Sydney, Byron, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Darwin and Perth.
Groupon
Up to 56% off Sydney dining experiences
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Available on select cuisines including desserts, high teas and more.
RedBalloon
Extra $5 off Australia high tea experiences
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Available on select dates when you buy 2 or more vouchers. Destinations include Melbourne, Broome, Sydney, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
Viator
Up to 15% off local activities
Available on select travel dates on activities including day tours, skydiving, hot air balloon flights, transfers, quad biking, attraction passes and cruise. Destinations include in Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Cairns, Canberra, Brisbane, Hobart and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on experiences across Australia including Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Hobart and more. Minimum spend of $250 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, hop-on hop-off bus tours, whale watching cruises, skydives, high teas, quad biking experiences and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on experiences across Australia including Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Sunshine Coast and more. Minimum spend of $300 required. Activities include hot air balloon flights, hop-on hop-off bus tours, whale watching cruises, skydives, high teas, quad biking experiences and more. T&Cs apply.
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Frequently asked questions about high tea in Sydney
What venues offer vegan high tea options?
- Wentworth High Tea
- The Tea Room QVB
- Gunners Barracks
- The Cortile
What venues offer gluten-free high tea options?
- The Tea Room QVB
- Gunners Barracks
- The Cortile
What should I wear to high tea?
This will depend on the venue. It's best to opt for smart casual attire and leave the sneakers and sportswear at home.
What is served at a high tea?
A classic high tea isn't complete without tea and scones. You can expect a variety of sweet and savoury treats plus a selection of tea and coffee. Some high teas also include sparkling wine or champagne.
Do you have children’s prices on any of these high teas?I would like to take my daughters and three granddaughters to a high tea
Hi Miriam,
Thanks for your question.
Most high teas are set menus so they are charged per person regardless of age. Boronia Teahouse, however, does offer a Little Ladies Holiday High Tea during the school break. This is a mother-daughter package for $50 with each additional little lady being charged at $20pp.
Passiontree Velvet also offers a Teddy Bears Picnic high tea for kids. This package includes ham sandwiches, a strawberry macaron and a chocolate macaron – paired with either juice or a babyccino for $9.95pp. You can find out more by visiting Passiontree Velvet’s contact page.
If you’d prefer to dine at one of the other high tea venues, it might be worth contacting them directly to see if they can organise an alternate menu for your granddaughters.
I hope that helps!
Stephanie
Hi there,
I’d like to get a High Tea Cruise voucher, but need to know if I can use the voucher this Wed, 16/1/16. Visitor is going back home the next day! There is no name or phone no of the company doing the High Tea. Would you please let me know how I’m able to find out availability etc.
Many thanks, C
Hi Catharina,
Thanks for your question. You will need to contact either the issuer of the voucher or the high tea venue itself to see if the voucher is valid on the date you wish.
Sorry I couldn’t have been of more help.
Stephanie
high tea deals in sydney
Hi Cynthia,
We’ve included the best high tea deals in Sydney we can find on this page.
Thanks for looking!
Stephanie
I am having my 13th birthday and want to know a good place to high tea for me and 3 friends
Hi Kathryn,
Thanks for your question.
All the high teas mentioned in this article come personally recommended by our staff. For more information, click through to their respective websites so that you can see if the venue and its menu suits your needs.
Best,
Stephanie
Hi I would like to take my daughter out for high tea on Sunday the 7th June in Sydney CBD for a long awaited catch up
Hi Heather.
If you’d like to go to one of the venues listed in this post, it’s best to contact them directly to make a reservation as we’re unable to do that for you.
Thanks,
Alex