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10 Days in Sydney: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Aditi Sharma

Aditi Sharma

16 Oct 2023

Experience the best of Sydney's stunning coastal walks, iconic landmarks, and mouthwatering cuisine in this 10-day itinerary.

Day 1
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$104

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Bondi Massive Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$24
7 - 10 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
Chapter One
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
Birichina Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$44
Day 2
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$157

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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The Fine Food Store
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$26
16 - 23 min

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Sydney Opera House
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music & dance, plus guided tours.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
Ribs & Burgers the Rocks
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$44
The Spice Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$24
Day 3
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$135

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Bay Ten Espresso
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
16 - 24 min

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Luna Park Sydney
Longstanding fun park reopened in 2004 after redevelopment, including a big top & a Ferris wheel.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$75
The Northside Bunker
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
Bay Ten Espresso
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
Day 4
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$78

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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La Renaissance Patisserie Francaise
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
2 - 3 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
Free
The Tea Cosy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38
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
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$22
Day 5
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$62

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Bronte Belo
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
16 - 24 min

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Tamarama Beach
Relaxed beach in a small, scenic cove featuring a grassy picnic area, playground & food options.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Totti’s
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
Favoloso Espresso Bar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$22
Day 6
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$588

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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ASLAN Coffee Roasters
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$28
6 - 9 min

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BridgeClimb Sydney
Tour company guiding visitors on climbs up the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for stunning city views.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$500
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
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$22
The Tea Cosy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38
Day 7
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$147

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Caffe Amici
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$22
8 - 11 min

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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
Unique zoo featuring native animals in walk-through habitats, plus daily shows & feeding sessions.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
Menya Noodle Bar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$30
Cross Eatery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$32
Day 8
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$116

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$ 20

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Green Mango Vietnamese Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$42
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
Free
El Jannah
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$32
Green Mango Vietnamese Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$42
Day 9
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$100

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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The Q on Harris
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$18
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
$38
Edition Coffee Roasters
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$26
Marrickville Pork Roll
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
Day 10
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$132

Holiday Inn Darling Harbour, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 min

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Sonoma Artisan Sourdough Bakers
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$44
5 - 8 min

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Bondi Beach
This popular surf spot features a wide sandy beach, waterfront eateries & a skate park.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free
Birichina Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$44
Sonoma Artisan Sourdough Bakers
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$44

Budget breakdown: $1638 In total

Activities & Food:$1618
Transport:$20