Sydney itinerary
What to do in Sydney
A clear Sydney itinerary for harbour views, beaches, ferries, neighbourhoods, and a Blue Mountains side trip.
Sydney is simple if you build around the harbour first, then add beach time and a day trip. The city rewards early starts, ferry rides, and slower walks more than overpacked sightseeing.
1 day in Sydney
Stay around Circular Quay, the Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden, The Rocks, and the Manly ferry. This gives you the harbour without wasting time crossing the city.
2 days in Sydney
Use day one for the harbour and Manly. Use day two for Bondi Beach, the Bondi to Coogee walk, and dinner in Surry Hills or Darlinghurst.
3 to 4 days in Sydney
Add the Blue Mountains, a slower Darling Harbour and Barangaroo day, or a second beach area such as Watsons Bay, Coogee, or Manly.
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