That’s what Sebel Pier One hotel is claiming with their seven new over-water suites. Situated in Walsh Bay, the new lodgings overlook Luna Park, Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, best enjoyed from the private balconies. The open-plan design inside isn’t hard on the eyes either; floor-to-ceiling wrap-around windows, freestanding bathtubs, king-sized beds… guess where we want to spend NYE? sebelpierone.com.au

Our five favourite coffee roasters to pick up your morning brew. St Ali Roasters, South Melbourne Here customers can sip house-roasted coffee by 2013 Australian Barista Champion, Matt Perger. There’s also a healthy all-day menu to sink your teeth into, while their factory across the road runs workshops from roasting to latte art. stali.com.au Campos Coffee, Newtown, Sydney Campos made headlines when a New York Times journalist declared their coffee was worth the 22-hour flight. Now the flagship store includes an espresso bar downstairs and a cupping room upstairs, where you can sample various brews and pick up a bag of your...

Jumping out of a plane at 14 000 feet above land is a horrifying concept to Alissa Jenkins, but in the name of research she does it anyway. Every bodily response suggests this is not a good idea. Racing heart, sweaty palms and nauseating stomach-flips have well and truly set in. Convinced I am about to meet my mortal end, I am on the way to Sydney International Regatta Centre near Penrith Lakes where I will prepare to skydive over the city. After filling out numerous forms (which although necessary is not reassuring), I change into a pair of super-flattering...