Ladies Weekend Away Ideas

Ladies Weekend Away Ideas


By ClassBento Team

Level up your hens party ideas in Sydney by planning a fun and creative weekend away with your closest friends! In 2025, celebrating with a mix of relaxation, adventure, and laughter is the ultimate way to honour the bride-to-be. Whether you’re dreaming of a Sydney staycation or venturing out into the stunning surrounds of NSW, there are endless opportunities to make your hens weekend unforgettable. From classy hens party ideas like flower arranging to hands-on workshops that ignite creativity, these experiences are perfect for bonding and creating lifelong memories.

Finding hens party activities that suit everyone in the group can be tricky, but our collection of experiences has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a chic city escape or a tranquil nature getaway, these ideas will inspire your ultimate girls weekend away. Plus, many of our workshops are mobile, meaning the party can come to you for a hens party at home, in your accommodation, or even outdoors. Relax, indulge, and celebrate in style with these hens party ideas in Sydney.


Top 5 hens party ideas in Sydney

  • Cocktail and Dumpling Making Class with Honkas Bar + Eats

  • Clay and Sip Wheel Throwing Pottery Class with Print Paint Pot

  • Tufting Class for Beginners: Make a Tufted Rug with TUTU Studio

  • Perfume Making Class: Make Your Own Signature Scent with Kiss Ready Lips

  • Beginner's Kintsugi Workshop with Kintsugi Australia


Escape to Blissful Bundeena for a Relaxing Hens Party

Nestled in the Royal National Park, Bundeena offers pristine beaches, coastal walks, and peaceful bushland—a perfect backdrop for a relaxing hens weekend. Stay in a charming beachside cottage and enjoy a pottery class at Something At Mary's Pottery Classes, where you and your party will create your own stunning ceramic pieces. Pottery is a great way to boost creativity, promote socialisation and calm the mind, something every bride-to-be and her bride tribe are probably craving in the lead up to the big day.

Group of women bonding and making pottery at hens pottery class

Soak Up the Sun with a Coastal Hens Weekend

For a sun-soaked escape, head to the Central Coast and kick off your hens weekend with a beach day or a leisurely brunch. Follow it up with a luxe macrame workshop. This mindful and rhythmic craft is a great chance to bond with your favourite people, all while picking up a new skill and finishing with a gorgeous DIY plant hanger to have as a beautiful keepsake to remember the weekend. It’s one of the best girls weekend activities for brides who love DIY fun.

Three women making macrame plant hangers as a hens party activity

Craft your own jewellery in the Southern Highlands

Is the hen you're celebrating a DIY enthusiast? Learn nf!how to make DIY jewellery with teacher and passionate crafter Corinne Snare in the Southern Highlands. Learn the basics of silversmithing and create a personalised piece—whether it’s matching rings or statement earrings. Not only is this activity a fun and memorable way to spend time together, but it also leaves everyone with a unique memento of your hens weekend. From a statement pair of earrings to a striking ring, everyone can learn the basics of silversmithing with jewellery making. 

With two decades of experience under her belt, Corinne Snare is here to help you and your friends appreciate the art of jewellery making. Looking for a cosy aesthetic for your hens party? Corinne's got you covered with a super cute studio she describes as:

"Twinkling fairy lights, lots of colour, a cosy vibe, snacks and a cup of tea (or coffee) ready to help get you inspired."

In the words of Corinne Snare, you and the girls will finish up the workshop feeling:

"Inspired, accomplished and empowered!"

Now that sounds like a wholesome hens party idea!

Woman making handmade earrings

Experience the Excitement of Sydney for Your Hens Party

Does a weekend in the city sound like pure excitement for the bride-to-be? Stay in the heart of Surry Hills for your hens weekend and get eager for the big day! A city escape is perfect for brides who love to pack in a whole range of hens party activities. Keep in mind that too many hen party games might exhaust everyone, so finding some moments of calm and relaxation can be super beneficial.

Start your celebration with an Italian pasta making class at Pasta Emilia, where you’ll learn traditional techniques, savor a delicious homemade meal, and enjoy complimentary organic wine. It’s a fabulous way to combine a girls day out in Sydney with an interactive culinary adventure. Cooking classes in Sydney offer the perfect environment to bond with your loved ones and share a delicious meal at the end, all while enjoying a delicious glass of complimentary organic wine. It's one of the best things to do in Sydney and should definitely feature on your life of hens party activities.

Trays of handmade farfalle at hens pasta cooking class

Fill your days with fun at a full-day workshop for hens parties

Want to embark on a digital detox before the big day? We understand how hard it can be to keep our hands off our phones and to truly disconnect! Thankfully, our full-day classes are designed to keep you engaged for hours on end. We guarantee you'll be having so much fun at your hens party that you won't be worried about checking your notifications and updates.

Why not learn to meditate and paint as you discover abstract techniques with talented artist, Yvette Swan? Alternatively, try a day and night photography class with Alfonso Calero, where you'll learn to master your camera across multiple lighting conditions! Looking for something a little further out of town? Take a day trip to the Blue Mountains, only a few hours from Sydney, and learn to make colourful Wagashi desserts that you can indulge in with your loved ones.

Women clink glasses at a cooking class for hens parties

Planning a hens weekend is all about creating unforgettable moments with your favourite people. Whether you’re after a vibrant city experience, a serene escape to nature or creative workshops that inspire, these hens party ideas in Sydney offer something for every group. From cooking and crafting to exploring coastal getaways, there’s no shortage of ladies weekend away ideas to make your hens celebration extra special.

Gather your besties, choose your favourite activities and get ready for a hens weekend filled with laughter, bonding and plenty of memories to cherish before the big day!





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