Premier Exclusive: Fly Polaris® to Sydney for New Year’s Eve 2027
Australia, International
Highlights
- Roundtrip United Polaris® airfare for two (2) from your preferred U.S. airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) via a United hub¹, plus private airport transfers
- Six (6) nights at Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
- New Year’s Eve at Taronga Zoo with panoramic Sydney Harbour views, live entertainment and fireworks
- Curated excursions, including a small-group Blue Mountains experience and Sydney Harbour jazz lunch cruise
As a MileagePlus® Premier® member, bid on an extraordinary New Year’s Eve experience for two in Sydney, Australia, including roundtrip United Polaris® airfare,
six nights at Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection and a curated itinerary of distinctive Sydney experiences.
On New Year’s Eve, celebrate high above Sydney Harbour at Taronga Zoo. Take in sweeping, uninterrupted views of the harbor and fireworks, then dance to live
entertainment as you welcome 2027 from one of Sydney’s most memorable vantage points.
This experience for two (2) includes the below itinerary:
Please note: A detailed itinerary will be provided upon winning the auction. The overview below highlights the experiences included in this package. Itinerary
is subject to change.
Sunday, December 27
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United First® airfare for two (2) from your preferred U.S. airport to a United hub¹ – seats will be booked in highest class available if United First cabin is not available
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United Polaris® airfare for two (2) from a United hub to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Monday, December 28
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Full day of travel to Sydney
Tuesday, December 29
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Arrive in Sydney (SYD)
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Private airport transfer to your hotel
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Check into a king guest room with partial water views at Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection
Wednesday, December 30
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Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Sydney independently
Thursday, December 31
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Taronga Zoo with the Emerald Experience. Take in panoramic views of Sydney Harbour and the fireworks while enjoying premium wines and beers, grazing stations, roving canapés and desserts, followed by dancing and live entertainment as you welcome the new year
Friday, January 1
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Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Sydney independently
Saturday, January 2
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Explore the Blue Mountains during a small-group excursion with a professional local guide. Experience Scenic World attractions, walk through the rainforest and visit to Sydney Zoo to see native Australian wildlife. Enjoy lunch before returning to Circular Quay by ferry
Sunday, January 3
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Experience Sydney Harbour during a jazz lunch cruise featuring live music, a seafood and carvery buffet, an open bar and panoramic harbor views²
Monday, January 4
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Check out of your hotel in Sydney
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Private airport transfer from the hotel to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
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United Polaris airfare for two (2) from Sydney (SYD) to a United hub
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United First airfare for two (2) from a United hub to your preferred U.S. airport¹ – seats will be booked in highest class available if United First cabin is not available
Two (2) packages are available, with a limit of one (1) package per member. Bidding begins at 400,000 MileagePlus® miles. Bidding opens at 9:00 a.m. (CT) on Tuesday,
October 27, and closes at 11:00 a.m. (CT) on Thursday, November 12.
¹Travel must originate and end in the 48 contiguous United States or Washington D.C. Outbound flight destination and return flight point of origin must
be directly served by United Airlines, travel on partner airlines is not permitted.
²Open bar package includes select spirits, liqueurs, beer, cider, wine, soft drinks and juices, subject to availability. Premium spirits, specialty cocktails
and other excluded beverages are available for purchase at an additional cost.
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Select activities and experiences included in this package may be shared with other MileagePlus Exclusives winners.
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All travelers must be 21 or older to attend and have a valid passport.
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Attendees are responsible for their own expenses except for those specifically referenced.
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Itinerary is subject to change at the sole discretion of United Airlines.
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This offer is available only to Premier members and is not transferable.
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Please review the MileagePlus Exclusives Terms & Conditions. Rules for the MileagePlus Program can be viewed here.
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Non-refundable: Once redeemed with miles, this experience cannot be returned, refunded, or exchanged.
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No resale: Tickets may not be re-sold or bartered. The sale or barter or attempted sale or barter of any ticket obtained in the Auction is expressly prohibited. Any ticket transferred in violation of this rule may be confiscated or canceled.
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Cancellation: United reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation, participants will be notified via email and given further instructions.
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Attendees are responsible for their own expenses except for those specifically referenced.
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Travel must originate and end in the 48 contiguous United States or Washington D.C. Outbound flight destination and return flight point of origin must be directly served by United Airlines, travel on partner airlines is not permitted.
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Select activities and experiences included in this package may be shared with other MileagePlus Exclusives winners.
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All travelers must be 21 or older to attend and have a valid passport.
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Attendees are responsible for their own expenses except for those specifically referenced.
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Itinerary is subject to change at the sole discretion of United Airlines.
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This offer is available only to Premier members and is not transferable.
Miles accrued, awards, and benefits issued are subject to change and are subject to the rules of the United MileagePlus® program, including without limitation the Premier® program, (the "MileagePlus Program") which are expressly incorporated herein. United® may change the MileagePlus Program including, but not limited to, rules, regulations, travel awards and special offers or terminate the MileagePlus Program at any time and without notice. United and its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents are not responsible for any products or services of other participating companies and partners. United and MileagePlus are registered service marks. For complete details about the MileagePlus Program, go to united.com.
Please review the MileagePlus Exclusives Terms & Conditions.
Rules for the MileagePlus Program can be viewed here.
Delivery Time
Once the auction closes for an item, you will be notified if your bid was successful via email and asked to check out by accurately and completely filling out your best contact and shipping information. If you do not check-out within 48 hours your item may be forfeited and awarded to the next highest bidder. You will also be contacted by a United representative within 5 business days with more information on your package, unless otherwise specified in the product description.
A physical mailing address within the 48 United States is required to bid on this item. Ships to U.S. 48 only. Cannot ship to a P.O. Box. For additional information, please refer to the Auction rules & restrictions.
Return policy
Once a bid has been placed you cannot retract it. Except as otherwise determined by United Airlines, Inc., in its sole discretion, no refunds will be provided on any auction item. If for any reason an item is received damaged, becomes unavailable, or cannot be fulfilled in whole or in part, United Airlines, Inc. reserves the right in its sole discretion to offer a concession to impacted members.
Privacy policy
Any personal data received through your online transaction will be kept confidential and may only be used to process and complete the required transaction.
Auction Rules
To participate in an auction, the number of award miles in your account should be at least equal to the current bid per item. Enter the total number of Award Miles you want to bid in 'My max bid'. After placing your bid, you may follow the auction at the 'My auction account' page. If you win the auction, you will be notified via email and your account will be automatically debited for Award Miles you had bid. No miles will be deducted from your account before the end of the auction.
Quantity
The quantity available is stated on the auction page. You may not bid for more than allowable quantity. Bid per package based on the current winning bid, the system calculates the required minimum bid amount for your bid to become the winning bid. Your bid must be equal or higher than the required minimum bid shown in the field \'My max bid\'. If your bid is higher than the required minimum, the system will automatically increase the bid on your behalf, using only as much of your maximum bid as is required to keep you in the winning lot.
The maximum bid is the highest price in award miles you are willing to pay for the item, however you won't necessarily use the full amount of your maximum bid. Your maximum bid will be kept confidential.
What if I do not have enough MileagePlus award miles?
You can buy up to 150,000 miles per account every calendar year through Personal Miles; Miles are available in increments of 1,000, with a minimum purchase of 2,000 miles per transaction, up to a maximum of 100,000 miles, and in increments of 5,000 up to a maximum of 150,000 miles. Please allow up to 48 hours for miles to post to your MileagePlus account. Miles purchased are nonrefundable. To learn more about buying miles, click HERE.
Do you offer refunds?
No, all purchases are non-refundable.
Are taxes and gratuities included in the price?
Yes, taxes and gratuities are included in the price.
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