Solaré: a floating restaurant, beach club & bar on a superyacht

Coastal Italian fare, a martini trolley and plush daybeds await.

Undoubtedly, one of the best ways to enjoy summer in Sydney is on a boat on the harbour. Now, a new restaurant, cocktail bar and beach club aboard a superyacht is set to take things up a notch, promising to bring Mediterranean vibes aplenty to the sparkling city. In a world-first, Solaré offers three levels of distinct hospitality venues, each designed for sun-soaked days filled with long lunches and relaxed drinks.

Meet Solaré – a floating restaurant, cocktail bar and beach club cruising Sydney Harbour with coastal Italian plates, a roaming martini trolley and plush daybeds made for long, lazy afternoons.

The venues will showcase Australian produce through a coastal Italian lens from Executive Chef Pablo Tordesillas (ex Totti’s Bondi and Ortiga) and Head Chef Nick Mathieson (ex Bistecca, Otto and Compa) and refined tipples to keep the good times rolling.

A yacht on Sydney Harbour on a sunny day with the Opera House in the background — Solaré is a world-first: a restaurant, cocktail bar, and beach club onboard a superyacht. (Image: Supplied)

Each level takes cues from Europe’s iconic beach clubs, channelling retro Mediterranean glamour with a palette of sunshine yellow, burnt orange, burgundy, olive green and teal. Hardwood teak and luxurious green marble are further elevated by retro-style commissioned artworks by Daimon Downey, Jeremy Kay and Tiarna Herczeg.

A green bar trolley with a retro artwork behind it. — Order elevated martinis from the glamorous Martini Trolley. (Image: Jonny Valiant)

On level one, the Dining Room offers a sophisticated sitting space for long lunches while admiring the harbour views. The menu features polished plates such as reginette with Moreton Bay bug, crustacean butter and chilli; a potato scallop topped with caviar; and lemon myrtle and amaro pound cake finished with pistachio and ricotta. Solaré’s signature Martini Trolley will also wheel its way around to keep the drinks flowing.

Italian-inspired bites and drinks — Savour coastal Italian fare. (Image: Jonny Valiant)

For a more relaxed affair, head upstairs to The Terrace Bar to indulge in small bites such as zucchini flower with ricotta and goat’s cheese; spaghettini with spanner crab, tomato, chilli and garlic; and Amalfi lemon and mascarpone sorbetto. These are to be paired with punchy cocktails, including the Veluto Frozen Daiquiri with Amaro Montenegro, Red Mill Coconut Rum, mango, banana and lime or the Mirror Margarita with Don Julio Blanco, salted lemon, tangerine and lime leaf.

Head upstairs again to the Sun Deck, fitted with beach umbrellas, where you can enjoy the same menu while relaxing on day beds or in VIP booths, all with panoramic views of Sydney’s skyline.

The sun deck of a yacht with orange daybeds and yellow beach umbrellas. — Enjoy sun-drenched days from the Sun Deck. (Image: Jonny Valiant)

“Solaré is about reimagining what’s possible on Sydney Harbour," said Founder Scott Robertson. “We’ve created a world-first, a restaurant, cocktail bar, and beach club onboard a 150-foot superyacht designed entirely around leisure. It is a completely new way to experience the city. We wanted to capture the carefree spirit of the Mediterranean, long lunches, relaxing on a daybed, cocktails in the sunshine, and the simple pleasure of slowing down as you drift between decks."

A martini and a glass of bubbles with caviar, crips and crème fraiche — Indulge in the Caviar Martini with Belvedere Vodka and dry vermouth, with potato crisps, crème fraiche and caviar. (Image: Jonny Valiant)

Ready to celebrate summer in style? Solaré will set sail around Sydney Harbour twice daily, Thursday to Sunday, starting October 30th.

The Artesian Spa Capital of Australia offers the perfect destination to escape the grind and reset.

The world moves more slowly in Moree, and that’s how it should be. Here, country charm and heritage buildings fill the town’s wide streets. While the surrounding farmland mixes with lush riverways to create a fascinating landscape.

But the biggest pull? Moree is known as the Artesian Spa Capital of Australia. It’s truly a place to slow down and disconnect, all an easy train ride from Sydney.

Soak in Moree’s artesian water

kids at Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre — Dive in to Moree’s artesian waters.

Moree is not your typical wellness retreat, replacing pretence with casual and easy. Blessed to be sitting above the Great Artesian Basin, it feeds the town (and surrounding villages) with hot, mineral-rich water. Loaded with minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium and sulphur, this water is believed to help with skin health, joint function and tissue repair.

And the town’s crown jewel, Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre, has reopened after extensive upgrades. This state-of-the-art aquatic centre offers accessible facilities with multiple artesian baths of varying temperatures between 38 and 41°C.

Feel like exploring a little further? About an hour’s drive from Moree, the village of Boomi also offers public access to this same artesian water. Pop into Boomi Artesian Pool to make the most of a 25-metre cold pool, a wading pool and a hot artesian spa pool.

Just an hour west of Boomi, you’ll also find Mungindi Hot Artesian Pool, another relaxing place to rejuvenate for the afternoon in the mineral-rich water.

Moree’s best stays

woman swimming ta Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre — Stay right by Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre.

There are several motels within walking distance of the aquatic centre, so you linger longer in its therapeutic waters. A day pass not enough? Really soak in the benefits of Moree at three local stays with their own artesian baths.

Gwydir Thermal Pools Resort boasts five artesian pools for motel and caravan park guests, ranging in soothing temperatures from 34 to 39 degrees. And that includes a 25-metre lap pool.

The Phoenix, Artesian Spa Resort & Accommodation features outdoor artesian thermal pools and six indoor artesian spas, all 34 to 42°C, plus regular pools for guests staying in their accommodations.

While the Artesian Spa Motel matches 46 comfortable budget rooms set across five acres of landscaped grounds, with direct access (for guests) to its own natural artesian hot thermal pool.

Moree’s location at the crossroads of the Newell and Gwydir Highways makes it the ideal resting place for those road tripping through country NSW. With plenty of accommodation options, including farm stays, quaint bed and breakfasts and affordable motels.

Delving into nature around Moree

aerial of moree — Find plenty of natural beauty in and around Moree. (Credit: Destination NSW)

Beyond the baths, find calm in Moree’s nature. Soak up the impressive Gwydir River from the peaceful Tareelaroi Weir Recreation Area. Popular with locals, this scenic spot is perfect for fishing, kayaking and picnics. Delve into local history at the Terry Hie Hie Picnic Area – a significant Gamilaroi cultural site. The picnic area is still used today as a ceremonial gathering ground, with educational signage sharing the history of the Gamilaroi People and the mission which used to reside here in the early 20th Century. Follow the Yana-y Warruwi Walking Track to explore the area’s box pine forest.

Combine nature and culture at the Jellicoe Park Open Spaces Aboriginal Art Trail along the scenic Mehi River Walk. Find artworks from local Indigenous artists across a range of different mediums, like carved logs, engraved and painted sandstone and scar tree paintings.

A taste of Moree

meal at Moree Country Club — Sit down for a tasty meal after a game of golf. (Credit: Destination NSW)

Taste the best of local cafes as you wander past the Art Deco architecture of Moree’s tree-lined main streets. Join the locals each morning at Brooker Trading Co as they line up for their morning java. Stay for classic breakfast dishes like eggs benedict and Dutch pancakes, or arrive later in the day for a hearty lunch menu. Inside a gorgeous Art Deco building, 61 Balo is another tasty breakfast option, with pet-friendly service. The recently renovated Cafe Omega is another popular stop for fresh, hearty meals – the chicken burger is a particular crowd pleaser – all served with a smile.

Get inspired as you wander the CBD’s Mural Trail, stopping at some of Moree’s six art galleries along the way. Bank Art Museum is a must-see, housed in the town’s heritage bank building and home to a collection of First Nations art, plus a changing calendar of touring exhibitions.

Step inside the gorgeous Bank Art Museum Moree. (Credit: Destination NSW)

Get active with a round on the beautiful riverside course at Moree Golf Club (and refuel afterwards at the delicious onsite restaurant) or a game of bowls at Moree Services Club’s state-of-the-art facility. Visit on the last weekend of September to join (or watch) Run the Plains, Moree’s annual two-day running festival.

Known as ‘white gold’ country, Moree is Australia’s most productive agricultural region. Visit from April to September to join a cotton farm tour and get to know one of Moree’s major exports.

However long you choose to stay, there’s plenty to soak in around Moree.

Start planning the ultimate escape at visitmoreeplains.com.au.

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Slowing down in Moree: a guide to the Artesian Spa Capital of Australia

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Soak in Moree’s artesian water

Moree’s best stays

Delving into nature around Moree

A taste of Moree