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10 Days in Sydney: A Journey of Adventure and Culture

Ryan Tsui

Ryan Tsui

16 Nov 2023

Experience the best of Sydney in 10 days with this exciting itinerary. Explore stunning beaches, visit world-class museums, indulge in delicious cuisine, and discover the city's iconic landmarks.

Trip to Sydney

Day 1
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$153

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$ 7

Sonoma Artisan Sourdough Bakers
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
4 - 5 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
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Bondi Massive Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
4 - 5 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.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
29 - 35 min

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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$75
8 - 12 min

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Born by Tapavino
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$18
4 - 5 min

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King Street Wharf Darling Harbour
Vibrant development along Darling Harbour featuring diverse global restaurants & stylish bars.
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$182

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$ 20

The Q on Harris
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
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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$38
11 - 14 min

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

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Museum of Sydney
Modern museum built over Australia’s first Government House & celebrating the diversity of the city.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
12 - 17 min

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Art Gallery of New South Wales
Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$25
18 - 22 min

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Totti’s
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$24
9 - 14 min

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Tamarama Beach
Relaxed beach in a small, scenic cove featuring a grassy picnic area, playground & food options.
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Hornby Lighthouse
This still functioning, red & white striped lighthouse was first constructed in 1858.
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$120

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$ 20

The Roast Office
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
9 - 11 min

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Sydney Harbour National Park
Scenic destination with water views, hiking trails, picnic facilities & wildlife viewing.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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The Bathers' Pavilion
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$24
5 - 8 min

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Balmoral Beach
Tranquil sand beach offering calm water for swimming, a playground, snack bars & an esplanade.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
23 - 28 min

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Nur Muhammad Cafe
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$18
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.
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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$50
Day 4
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$168

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$ 20

Brasserie Bread
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
39 - 47 min

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Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Coastal national park with historic Aboriginal sites, dramatic headlands & whale watching.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
45 - 54 min

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Meet Gerard
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$28
16 - 23 min

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Carriageworks
Diverse arts spaces & a Saturday farmers' market in a 19th-century railyard & blacksmith workshop.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Chinese Garden of Friendship
Walled Chinese garden featuring pavilions, exotic plants, ponds & waterfalls, plus a teahouse.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$25
16 - 23 min

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Caffe Amici
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
4 - 5 min

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Madame Tussauds Sydney
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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$75
16 - 24 min

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Hyde Park
Large city park bordered by many significant buildings and containing statues of famous Australians.
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$200

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$ 20

Caffe Amici
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
4 - 5 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
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$63
8 - 10 min

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Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Darling Harbour
Waterfront destination housing many of Sydney's major attractions & hosting large-scale events.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
15 - 18 min

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Australian Museum
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
11 - 14 min

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Bertoni Casalinga
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$22
8 - 11 min

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.
10:30 PM - 1:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
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$194

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$ 14

The Grounds of Alexandria
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
12 - 17 min

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Sydney Park
Grassy, 40-hectare park featuring landscaped gardens & wetlands, plus historical kilns & chimneys.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 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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$22
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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$38
12 - 18 min

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Sydney Opera House
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music & dance, plus guided tours.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$63
7 - 9 min

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Bay Ten Espresso
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$44
3 - 4 min

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Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Local artist’s small, romantic oasis, open to the public for picnics, walks & harbour views.
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$672

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$ 14

Bacino Espresso
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
5 - 6 min

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Taronga Zoo Sydney
Harbourside animal attraction with over 350 separate species & a ferry service to the city centre.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$88
19 - 23 min

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The Tea Cosy
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
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.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
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.
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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$500
6 - 9 min

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La Renaissance Patisserie Francaise
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
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$32
8 - 11 min

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Observatory Hill Park
Grassy park with sweeping harbour & bridge views, plus public artwork, a rotunda & tennis court.
10:30 PM - 12:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$146

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$ 27

The Boathouse Palm Beach
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
21 - 32 min

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Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
59 - 71 min

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Cottage Point Kiosk
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$32
16 - 20 min

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Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
More than 350 Aboriginal sites are recorded in this protected area of coastal bush & beaches.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
44 - 53 min

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Showbox Coffee Brewers
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$42
8 - 12 min

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Manly Beach
Bustling beachfront & surfing destination surrounded by tall trees & a variety of shops & eateries.
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Iconic structure opened in 1932, offering a BridgeClimb & the Pylon Lookout, hosting exhibitions.
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
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$50
Day 9
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$112

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$ 34

Frankie's Food Factory
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
9 - 11 min

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Koala Park Sanctuary Sydney
10-acre park with rainforest & eucalyptus groves for koalas, kangaroos & other Australian animals.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
26 - 32 min

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Urbano Organic Coffee Traders
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$26
7 - 9 min

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Bicentennial Park
Public park with a lake, fields & trees, plus playground, trails, cafe & 17-m. observation platform.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
53 - 64 min

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6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$18
14 - 17 min

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The Australian Botanic Garden
Vast botanic garden with natural woodland, colorful flowers & open spaces, plus a cafe & gift shop.
8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Free
Day 10
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$187

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$ 27

Lachlan's Old Government House
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
9 - 14 min

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Parramatta Park
Flower-filled park with a bike loop, playgrounds, al fresco concerts & Old Government House museum.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
32 - 39 min

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Chimichuri
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$44
7 - 9 min

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Lane Cove National Park
Nature area offering wooded hiking paths, boat rides on a quiet river & many picnic areas.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
22 - 27 min

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Bay Ten Espresso
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$44
8 - 11 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 PM - 12:00 AM
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$75
12 - 15 min

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Barangaroo Reserve
Waterfront park with walking & cycling paths, plus a variety of trees, grassy areas & scenic views.
12:30 AM - 2:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $2332 In total

Activities & Food:$2133
Transport:$200