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Sydney & Queenstown Adventure

Anya Maheshwari

Anya Maheshwari

11 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 13-day journey through the vibrant cities of Sydney and Queenstown. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in nature, and experience adrenaline-pumping activities. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Sydney

Day 1Sydney's Architectural Marvels
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$225

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$ 27

ibis budget St Peters

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Iconic structure opened in 1932, offering a BridgeClimb & the Pylon Lookout, hosting exhibitions.
8:00 AM - 10:00 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.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$125
Day 2Gardens and Contemporary Art
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$75

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$ 27

ibis budget St Peters

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$75
Day 3Wildlife Wonderland at Taronga Zoo
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$175

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$ 27

ibis budget St Peters

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 min

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Taronga Zoo Sydney
Harbourside animal attraction with over 350 separate species & a ferry service to the city centre.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$175
Day 4Art, Shopping, and Seafood Delights
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$50

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$ 54

ibis budget St Peters

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Art Gallery of New South Wales
Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$50
7 - 9 min

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Queen Victoria Building
George McRae-designed building in a Romanesque style and now housing a varied collection of stores.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Sydney Fish Market
Large marketplace featuring shops for seafood, deli items, wine & baked goods, plus restaurants.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Vibrant Waterfront and Market Treasures
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$75

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$ 27

ibis budget St Peters

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Darling Harbour
Waterfront destination housing many of Sydney's major attractions & hosting large-scale events.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$75
9 - 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
Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Sky-High Views
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$225

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$ 40

ibis budget St Peters

Depart from your stay 🏨

38 - 46 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.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$125
38 - 46 min

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Sydney Tower Eye
Landmark tower building with a 4-D cinema, observation deck & outdoor viewing platform.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$100
Day 7Relaxation in Hyde Park and Museum Marvels
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$75

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$ 40

ibis budget St Peters

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Hyde Park
Large city park bordered by many significant buildings and containing statues of famous Australians.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Powerhouse Museum
Founded in 1879, this museum has state-of-the-art exhibitions on futurology, transport and ecology.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$75

Budget breakdown: $4205 In total

Activities & Food:$3940
Transport:$265

Trip to Queenstown

Day 1Sydney's Architectural Marvels
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$300

Time Tripper Queenstown
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$125
3 - 4 min

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Earnslaw Park
Green space with lake & mountain views popular for its Saturday crafts market & other local events.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Skyline Queenstown
Attraction featuring a gondola to a panoramic restaurant/bar, hiking trails & a luge ride down.
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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$175
Day 2Gardens and Contemporary Art
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$0

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$ 6

Tiki Trail- Top Station
Challenging hiking trail up a sometimes-steep incline with a gondola & scenic views from the top.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
28 - 34 min

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Main Town Pier
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Wildlife Wonderland at Taronga Zoo
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$1145

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$ 11

Sunshine Bay Track
Unpaved hiking path along the shoreline of Sunshine Bay, with lookout points for views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Thrillzone Queenstown
Adventure centre for indoor & outdoor activities including virtual reality gaming & escape rooms.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$150
2 - 3 min

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Shotover Canyon Swing
Adrenaline attraction featuring a freefalling swing ride & zip lines over sheer river canyon walls.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$995
21 - 26 min

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Jardine Park
Grassy, outdoor preserve featuring a gravel path for hiking & biking with Lake Wakatipu views.
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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Free
Day 4Art, Shopping, and Seafood Delights
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$725

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$ 11

Queenstown Gardens
Lush, lakefront peninsula with a waterfront trail & alpine vistas, plus an ice rink & skate ramps.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Kiwi Park Queenstown
Wildlife centre working with endangered species, with over 20 native bird & reptile species.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
11 - 14 min

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Shotover Jet Queenstown
Adventurous boat ride through the Shotover River Canyons, at 85km/hour, with spins & spraying water.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$675
Day 5Vibrant Waterfront and Market Treasures
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$375

Coronet Peak
Resort featuring skiing & sledding for all ages, plus restaurants, a shop with equipment & more.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$375
Day 6Wildlife Encounters and Sky-High Views
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$495

Ziptrek Ecotours
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$495
13 - 20 min

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Queenstown Hill Walking Track
This popular hiking trail traverses hills & forest & offers panoramic views of a lake & mountains.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $4205 In total

Activities & Food:$3940
Transport:$265