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7 Days in Sydney: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Jayasheela Vipparthi

Jayasheela Vipparthi

10 Nov 2023

Embark on a week-long adventure in Sydney, Australia, exploring iconic landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Indulge in delectable cuisine at The Fine Food Store and The Spice Room. Immerse yourself in art and culture at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Discover the vibrant marine life at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium and enjoy breathtaking views from the Sydney Tower Eye. This itinerary is designed for solo travelers seeking an unforgettable experience in the heart of New South Wales.

Trip to Sydney

Day 1
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$389

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$ 14

The Fine Food Store
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
12 - 18 min

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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Iconic structure opened in 1932, offering a BridgeClimb & the Pylon Lookout, hosting exhibitions.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$100
31 - 46 min

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Sydney Opera House
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music & dance, plus guided tours.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$125
9 - 14 min

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The Spice Room
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$72
15 - 22 min

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Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Harry's Cafe de Wheels
Harry's Cafe de Wheels is a moveable food van, similar to those found at funfairs, with a hung awning. It has been moved a number of times in its history but the van is now permanently fixed on a masonry base. The caravan walls have been decorated with custom painted murals by Alan Puckett.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
Day 2
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$413

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$ 14

Cafe Opera
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
5 - 8 min

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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The MCA Cafe & Sculpture Terrace
A great alfresco cafe with unbeatable view over Sydney Harbour, level 4 terrace at Museum of Contemporary Art. Open daily from 10am with a casual mod oz café menu for brunch, lunch, coffee & cake. + Free live music with terrace bar open until 10pm Thursdays
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$88
1 - 2 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$75
10 - 12 min

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Luna Park Sydney
Longstanding fun park reopened in 2004 after redevelopment, including a big top & a Ferris wheel.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$150
12 - 17 min

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Bay Ten Espresso
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$48
Day 3
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$422

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$ 14

La Renaissance Patisserie Francaise
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$56
3 - 4 min

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The Rocks Market
Vibrant open-air waterfront market, held each weekend, with stalls for local crafts & street food.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$150
8 - 12 min

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Nur Muhammad Cafe
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$48
3 - 4 min

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Australian National Maritime Museum
Harbourside attraction with naval vessels, a replica of Cook's Endeavor and temporary exhibitions.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$100
6 - 9 min

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Social Brew Cafe
Social Brew Cafe is a stylish spot, with great service, as well as that aforementioned delicious feed.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 4
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$235

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$ 14

Beanbah Espresso
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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St Mary's Cathedral
Gothic-style Catholic cathedral built of local sandstone from 1868-1928, offering mass & exhibits.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Paddy's Markets Haymarket
Large, time-tested marketplace with an eclectic array of goods such as souvenirs, clothes & produce.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$56
4 - 6 min

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Darling Harbour
Waterfront destination housing many of Sydney's major attractions & hosting large-scale events.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$75
10 - 15 min

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Social Brew Cafe
Social Brew Cafe is a stylish spot, with great service, as well as that aforementioned delicious feed.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
4 - 5 min

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Sydney Fish Market
Large marketplace featuring shops for seafood, deli items, wine & baked goods, plus restaurants.
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$374

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$ 67

Green Mango Vietnamese Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
7 - 9 min

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Auburn Botanic Gardens
Sizable, scenic locale featuring a sunken rose & Japanese garden, plus a fauna reserve & aviary.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
Max Brenner is creating a new chocolate culture worldwide. Imagine a world of huge chocolate bricks, fine pralines, colourful tins & melted chocolate poured over desserts. That’s the world you enter at Max Brenner Chocolate Bar. We invite you to watch, smell, taste & feel Max’s love story.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$36
6 - 8 min

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Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
Wildlife park with over 1,700 birds, mammals & reptiles, plus a cafe, picnic area & souvenir shop.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$125
10 - 12 min

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Sydney Zoo
Modest zoo with native & exotic wildlife, an aquarium with penguins & up-close animal encounters.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$125
9 - 11 min

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Big Chief Burgers
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$44
Day 6
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$251

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$ 14

The Q on Harris
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$56
3 - 4 min

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Powerhouse Museum
Founded in 1879, this museum has state-of-the-art exhibitions on futurology, transport and ecology.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
19 - 28 min

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Ho Jiak
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$44
3 - 4 min

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Queen Victoria Building
George McRae-designed building in a Romanesque style and now housing a varied collection of stores.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk
Sweeping ocean vistas from an iconic 3-km. trail along the cliffs between well-known Sydney beaches.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Bondi Massive Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$76
Day 7
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$393

Harry's Cafe de Wheels
Harry's Cafe de Wheels is a moveable food van, similar to those found at funfairs, with a hung awning. It has been moved a number of times in its history but the van is now permanently fixed on a masonry base. The caravan walls have been decorated with custom painted murals by Alan Puckett.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$44
7 - 10 min

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Art Gallery of New South Wales
Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
10 - 15 min

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Australian Museum
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$75
16 - 23 min

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Industry Beans
Our Coffee and Brunch menu offers some Melbourne favourites alongside new creations, coming together as both a familiar and fresh Industry Beans experience. Take a seat in the front window and order from our brunch menu, or grab something to go.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$60
4 - 6 min

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Sydney Tower Eye
Landmark tower building with a 4-D cinema, observation deck & outdoor viewing platform.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$100
4 - 5 min

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The Grounds of the City
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$64

Budget breakdown: $2610 In total

Activities & Food:$2477
Transport:$133