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10 Days in Sydney: A Journey of Adventure and Culture

LinaAussie Aussie

LinaAussie Aussie

9 Nov 2023

Experience the best of Sydney's vibrant art scene, delicious cuisine, and stunning natural beauty in this 10-day itinerary for one person.

Trip to Sydney

Day 1
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$40

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$ 4

Barangaroo Reserve
Waterfront park with walking & cycling paths, plus a variety of trees, grassy areas & scenic views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Art Gallery of New South Wales
Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
6 - 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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John Montagu
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 2
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$34

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$ 4

Sydney Harbour National Park
Scenic destination with water views, hiking trails, picnic facilities & wildlife viewing.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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The Roast Office
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$22
4 - 5 min

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Pure Wholefoods
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 3
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$40

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$ 4

Carriageworks
Diverse arts spaces & a Saturday farmers' market in a 19th-century railyard & blacksmith workshop.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Australian Museum
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$19
4 - 5 min

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Madame Shanghai
Madame Shanghai is a Darlinghurst restaurant & bar serving contemporary Chinese. Come & taste our modern Shanghai food & Chinese BBQ.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$12
5 - 8 min

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Flour and Stone
Artisan Baked Goods, Rabbit Hole tea and Coffee Alchemy.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 4
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$50

Observatory Hill Park
Grassy park with sweeping harbour & bridge views, plus public artwork, a rotunda & tennis court.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19
1 - 2 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
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
3 - 4 min

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La Renaissance Patisserie Francaise
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 5
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$52

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$ 4

Sydney Jewish Museum
Expansive, modern gallery for Jewish history exhibits, tours, book signings & a kosher cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 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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$31
16 - 24 min

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Ribs & Burgers the Rocks
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$9
8 - 12 min

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The Spice Room
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
Day 6
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$30

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$ 7

Auburn Botanic Gardens
Sizable, scenic locale featuring a sunken rose & Japanese garden, plus a fauna reserve & aviary.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Green Mango Vietnamese Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$11
12 - 15 min

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El Jannah
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Day 7
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$31

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$ 4

The Australian Botanic Garden
Vast botanic garden with natural woodland, colorful flowers & open spaces, plus a cafe & gift shop.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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Red Rooster
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 8
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$37

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$ 4

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
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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Bondi Massive Cafe
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
2 - 3 min

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Chapter One
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 9
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$22

Bondi Beach
This popular surf spot features a wide sandy beach, waterfront eateries & a skate park.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Sonoma Artisan Sourdough Bakers
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$13
5 - 8 min

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Birichina Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 10
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$44

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$ 7

Tamarama Beach
Relaxed beach in a small, scenic cove featuring a grassy picnic area, playground & food options.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Sydney Park
Grassy, 40-hectare park featuring landscaped gardens & wetlands, plus historical kilns & chimneys.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Yiamas Greek Taverna
Yiamas Greek Taverna was found in 2009. The main aim was to introduce typically Greek cuisine where food, drink and good company mix with ease and affordability and to bring diverse, exciting tastes of Greek for Australians to discover.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$22
4 - 5 min

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The Grounds of Alexandria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$22

Budget breakdown: $412 In total

Activities & Food:$379
Transport:$34