From the team behind Sierra Escape Mudgee, this serene new bathhouse promises a restorative blend of heat, cold and calm.
Sydney’s North Shore is about to welcome a new sanctuary of calm. Escape Bathhouse , the latest venture from Cam and Tasch D’Arcy, creators of the award-winning Sierra Escape Mudgee, officially opened on 25 October, in the beautifully restored, heritage-listed Seymour Building in Chatswood.
Escape Bathhouse is Sydney’s newest bathhouse.
Spanning 320 square metres across two levels, the Spanish Mission–style building has been transformed into a modern wellness haven. The two-hour hydrothermal circuit blends a 37°C mineral pool and 10–12°C ice baths for contrast therapy that boosts circulation and recovery. Guests can unwind further in the infrared sauna and steam room, or pause at the Placebo Bar, a no-alcohol space serving mineral-rich sips and herbal tonics between sessions.
Beyond the bathhouse experience, Escape also offers a range of restorative treatments. Its signature ritual, Nunyara, meaning “to be made well again", is a two-hour ceremony including breathwork by Rory Warnock, a full-body exfoliation, hot-stone massage, and rose-quartz facial rollers to restore balance and connection.
Escape also offers a range of restorative treatments.
Relax in the 37°C
mineral pool.
The sauna helps deepen detoxification,
Clear your soul in the steam room.
Escape is becoming a modern wellness sanctuary.
This marks one of the first bathhouses of its kind on Sydney’s North Shore – and a major shift for the area’s wellness scene. The founders, Cam and Tasch D’Arcy, say the project is a natural evolution of their mission to create restorative spaces.
“After the success of Sierra Escape, we knew we wanted to bring that experience to a broader audience," Tasch says. “The North Shore is the perfect location for us to create a sanctuary where wellness and connection are at the forefront."
Prices start at $75.
Prices start at $75 for a two-hour session from Tuesday to Thursday, or $99 for Friday to Sunday and public holidays, offering a luxurious yet accessible entry point into Sydney’s growing bathhouse culture. And just like at Sierra Escape, the atmosphere here is everything.
The interior design of the bathhouse blends modern luxury with serene, nature-inspired elements to create a calming urban retreat. Designed entirely by Tasch – the creative force behind Sierra Escape’s aesthetic – the space features soft curves, arched windows, warm natural materials and muted earthy tones. It feels both refined and deeply restorative. And one thing’s certain: wellness is heating up north of the bridge.
We got the first look at Escape Bathhouse, which brings a restorative blend of heat, ice and calm to a beautifully restored heritage building in the city's north, from the team behind Sierra Escape Mudgee.
Address: 989 Pacific Highway, Chatswood, NSW
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Luxury meets hyper-local hospitality with an exclusive Christmas stay package and menu you’ll want to be present for.
An Aussie Christmas is like no other. December signals the start of summer, celebrations and festive cheer. While Mariah Carey might not have defrosted just yet, we’ve got less than 100 days left of the year. So it’s time to start planning. Christmas at Park Hyatt Sydney is reimagined with a luxurious festive stay package. Celebrate with a curated summer tote, a special seasonal menu that captures the flavours of a Sydney summer and cocktails crafted to capture the spirit of a harbourside Christmas.
This is your sign to skip the end-of-year chaos and let Christmas be taken care of for you.
A stay at Park Hyatt
Gaze out from your balcony to see Sydney’s icons.
If you love a room with a view, imagine waking up on Christmas Day to the sound of waves and a sunrise over the iconic Sydney Opera House. Step out to your private balcony to soak in the sun, and you’ll find you’re on the doorstep to the coastal cobblestone charm of Sydney’s very own Christmas boulevard, The Rocks.
Enter Park Hyatt Sydney, a 155-room harbour-side hotel, centered in the beating heart of a historic neighbourhood, seamlessly blending life’s little luxuries with living like a local. Spend long, summer days lounging by the rooftop pool with 360-degree views of this harbour city or indulge in tailored treatments at The Spa.
Spend summer days by the rooftop pool.
Be seated in The Dining Room, overlooking sparkling waters, to taste the vibrancy of an Australian summer. Led by Executive Chef Tyson Gee, discover a lunch and dinner menu that heroes coastal ingredients.
The festive stay package
Park Hyatt Sydney has introduced a festive stay package to up the Christmas spirit. Guests will enjoy an overnight stay in a guest room or suite with uninterrupted views, valet parking and a full breakfast for two in The Dining Room.
The Summer Kit
Take home a branded tote bag.
Because it’s an Aussie Christmas, guests booking the package will also receive a curated, limited-edition Summer Christmas kit stocked with seasonal luxuries, including the hotel’s first-ever branded merch.
Think a signature Park Hyatt Sydney sun cap and Aesop sunscreen valued at $300, all in a branded luxury tote bag. This kit will also be available for purchase throughout December, if you’re in need of any gift ideas.
The details
The festive stay package applies to stays from 1 – 27 December, with a limited number of suites available. Guests can book using the exclusive offer code XMAS25 on parkhyattsydney.com . They can also call +61 2 9256 1234 or email sydney.park.accommodation@hyatt.com.
Christmas dining
Taste a special Christmas menu at The Dining Room.
For the gourmands who want to participate in the festivities but are unable to stay as an overnight guest, Park Hyatt Sydney can still be your Christmas go-to. Taste Chef Tyson Gee’s themed culinary creations throughout December .
From 1 – 24 December, diners can book a Christmas Afternoon Tea from $95 pp. Prepare for Christmas flavours like braised turkey pie with cranberry gel, plus gingerbread and salted vanilla bûche de Noël and a chocolate hazelnut bauble for dessert.
On Christmas Day, The Dining Room and The Living Room will both offer a five-course menu from $425 per person. Start with a glass of NV Taittinger Champagne on arrival – accompanied by Sydney’s finest seafood – and end with a reimagined mango pavlova, with rice pudding and pink peppercorn.
“Our vision was to capture the flavours of a harbourside Australian Christmas,” says Gee. “Guests will enjoy seafood at its best, from fresh oysters to cured ocean trout, paired with tropical fruit accents and festive touches like glazed Berkshire ham and roast duck. Every dish has been imagined for a harbourside Christmas celebration.”
Guests can also enjoy a range of seasonal cocktails crafted by Head Mixologist Kevin Botte, including the Christmas Negroni, Christmas Mulled Wine and a Christmas Cocktail/Mocktail.
Exploring Sydney
The best of Sydney is right on your doorstep.
For those planning a visit, Christmas at Park Hyatt Sydney means you’re perfectly situated to explore the best of Sydney.
The hotel is mere steps away from the icons, from Sydney Opera House to the Harbour Bridge, along with the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Royal Botanic Gardens. Add open-air galleries full of murals and explore the nearby cobblestone streets.
Head to the charming Rocks Markets, where the streets transform with seasonal Christmas creations, of the artisan and foodie variety. Then head over to Dawes Point Park for a picnic under the bridge.
Find more 360-degree rooftop views at the Glenmore, or listen to live music at Brewhouse at Squire’s Landing from Wednesday to Sunday (times vary). There’s something for everyone.
