Champagne, designer luggage and a reported six-figure charter flight home. These are the Sydney identities spotted returning from Andrew Stanway's Bali birthday weekend.
By MONIQUE FRIEDLANDER, ASSISTANT SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA
Published: 08:33 EDT, 3 November 2026 | Updated: 16:44 EDT, 3 November 2026
A group of Sydney socialites returned to Australia in style on Monday, touching down aboard a private jet after a lavish weekend celebrating hospitality heavyweight Andrew Stanway's 50th birthday in Bali.
The well-heeled guests marked the milestone in Indonesia, with the trip reportedly culminating in a six-figure flight home.
Among those seen stepping off the jet were James Packer's former girlfriend, swimwear designer Jodhi Meares, MCoBeauty founder Shelley Sullivan, artist Daimon Downey and his wife Georgia Gorman, and businessman Lawrence Myers.
They were spotted crossing the tarmac at Sydney's private jet terminal, carrying passports and arriving passenger cards after their Bali getaway.
A flight attendant was seen unloading several bottles of Ruinart champagne, hinting the festivities continued until touchdown.
The group looked relaxed in travel attire, with Shelley Sullivan showcasing her recent dramatic weight loss in a grey jumper and black leggings.
Shelley Sullivan (pictured) arrived in style on Monday, touching down aboard a private jet after a lavish weekend of birthday celebrations in Bali with Sydney's high-society elite
Jodhi Meares (pictured) joined revellers in Bali for hospitality heavyweight Andrew Stanway's 50th birthday, before their getaway concluded with a six-figure private jet flight home
James Packer's former girlfriend Jodhi Meares, MCoBeauty founder Shelley Sullivan (pictured), artist Daimon Downey, his wife Georgia Gorman, and businessman Lawrence Myers were among those seen disembarking the private jet
The group was spotted walking across the tarmac at Sydney's private jet terminal, passports and incoming passenger cards in hand, after flying home from the Indonesian holiday island. (Pictured: Shelley Sullivan along with artist Daimon Downey and his wife, Georgia)
A flight attendant was also seen unloading several bottles of Ruinart champagne from the aircraft, suggesting the celebrations may have continued right up until the group's arrival
The returning revellers appeared in relaxed travel attire, with Shelley showcasing her recent dramatic weight loss in a grey jumper and black leggings
She opted for minimal make-up, finishing her look with comfortable sneakers and a Louis Vuitton tote bag
She opted for minimal make-up, completing her look with comfortable sneakers and a Louis Vuitton tote bag.
Meanwhile, Jodhi kept things casual in a taupe singlet top and grey trackpants, wearing her long brown hair loose and shielding her eyes with sunglasses.
The group was seen embracing on the tarmac before climbing into waiting cars.
Their aircraft, My Girl, was a Falcon 900EX operated by Australian charter company Avion Classique Chartering.
The luxury jet accommodates up to 12 passengers, with a return journey between Australia and Bali costing upwards of $130,000.
That price tag includes some seriously plush amenities.
Jodhi opted for an equally casual look, pairing a taupe singlet top with grey trackpants
She wore her long brown hair out and covered her eyes with a pair of sunglasses
The group was seen embracing one another on the tarmac before climbing into waiting cars
The friends had travelled to Bali to celebrate Stanway's milestone 50th, with the getaway culminating in an apparent six-figure flight home
Their aircraft, named My Girl, was a Falcon 900EX operated by Australian charter company Avion Classique Chartering. (Sullivan is pictured with Downey and his wife, Georgia Gorman)
Shelley shared a selfie with Georgia Gorman while at the party
Stanway celebrated his birthday last weekend at Sunset Beach in Seminyak, one of his venues
The businessman embraced a distinctly tongue-in-cheek theme for his big night, creating custom decorations inspired by his love of surfing
The Falcon 900EX boasts a bespoke cabin with leather wall coverings, plush wool and silk carpeting, and two powder rooms.
Stanway marked his birthday last weekend at Sunset Beach in Seminyak, one of his hospitality venues.
The businessman embraced a tongue-in-cheek theme for his celebration, with custom decorations reflecting his love of surfing.
Surfboards with birthday-themed branding were arranged around the dance floor, while a giant movie-style poster featuring Stanway took pride of place.
Inspired by the iconic 1966 surf documentary The Endless Summer, the custom artwork put the birthday boy front and centre - a fitting tribute for the Bali beach-party setting.
A DJ booth emblazoned with the slogan 'Stanas '76. Bad decisions, good times' offered a playful nod to Stanway's birth year and the night's festivities.
Among the other guests was designer Mikey Hwang.
An estimated 50 to 70 people attended the celebration.
It is believed 50 to 70 guests attended the festivities
Stanway, affectionately known as 'Stanas', was formerly based in Double Bay before making Bali his home
He is now a major figure in the island's hospitality industry and owns popular venue Mrs Sippy, a favourite among Australian holidaymakers