Notes From the Lodge
Seasonal menus, villa life, the salon floor and Sydney beyond the foreshore — written by the people who run them.
A First-Timer's Guide to Casino Etiquette in Sydney
Walking into a world-class gaming floor for the first time is thrilling — and slightly intimidating. How the regulars carry themselves, from buying chips to tipping the dealer.
12 August 2026 · 7 min read
Inside the Sky Villas: A Room Above the Harbour
What A$1,950 a night actually buys at Barangaroo.
Jul 2026 · 9 min
A Year at the Table: Dining Through Sydney's Seasons
Truffle winters, crab summers — the calendar is the menu.
Jul 2026 · 6 min
The Two-Hour Reset: Inside the Signature Spa Ritual
Cleanse, steam, volcanic stone and tea.
Jun 2026 · 8 min
Playing Well: Our Responsible Gaming Commitment
The framework beneath every table in the house.
Jun 2026 · 5 min
48 Hours in Barangaroo: The Insiders' Weekend
The headland, the harbour, the table — a full itinerary.
May 2026 · 8 min
Marrying Above the Harbour: The Ballroom Guide
How a wedding for 1,200 moves through one evening.
May 2026 · 7 min
The Rare Shelf: Four Thousand Bottles Below
Inside the vault with our head sommelier.
Apr 2026 · 6 min
The Cabana Season: Summer at the Infinity Edge
Hour by hour at the 50-metre edge.
Apr 2026 · 6 min
The Season in Sydney: Arts & Culture on the Harbour
What to see within walking distance of the Lodge.
Mar 2026 · 7 min
The Lodge in Your Inbox
Seasonal openings, menu notes and the occasional members' preview — a letter, not a newsletter.
Ask to be added