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9 Days in Sydney: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Jaime Garrido

Jaime Garrido

9 Oct 2023

Embark on a 9-day adventure in Sydney, NSW, Australia, exploring iconic landmarks and indulging in delicious cuisine. Discover the Queen Victoria Building, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney Harbour Bridge, St Mary's Cathedral, Sydney Opera House, Hyde Park, SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, and Madame Tussauds Sydney. Savor mouthwatering meals at Ho Jiak, Bertoni Casalinga, The Tea Cosy, Flour and Stone, Ribs & Burgers the Rocks, Madame Shanghai, Caffe Amici, and Menya Noodle Bar.

Day 1
+

$18

·

$ 7

YHA Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Queen Victoria Building
George McRae-designed building in a Romanesque style and now housing a varied collection of stores.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
Ho Jiak
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 2
+

$22

·

$ 7

YHA Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Directions

YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
12 - 18 min

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Directions

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
Free
Bertoni Casalinga
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$22
YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 3
+

$37

·

$ 7

YHA Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Directions

YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
27 - 40 min

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Directions

Sydney Harbour Bridge
Iconic structure opened in 1932, offering a BridgeClimb & the Pylon Lookout, hosting exhibitions.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
The Tea Cosy
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$12
YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 4
+

$14

·

$ 7

YHA Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

~

Directions

St Mary's Cathedral
Gothic-style Catholic cathedral built of local sandstone from 1868-1928, offering mass & exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
Flour and Stone
Artisan Baked Goods, Rabbit Hole tea and Coffee Alchemy.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$14
YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 5
+

$41

·

$ 7

YHA Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
16 - 23 min

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Directions

Sydney Opera House
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music & dance, plus guided tours.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$31
Ribs & Burgers the Rocks
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$9
YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 6
+

$11

·

$ 4

YHA Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Directions

YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Hyde Park
Large city park bordered by many significant buildings and containing statues of famous Australians.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
Madame Shanghai
Madame Shanghai is a Darlinghurst restaurant & bar serving contemporary Chinese. Come & taste our modern Shanghai food & Chinese BBQ.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$11
YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 7
+

$53

·

$ 7

YHA Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Directions

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
Caffe Amici
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$15
YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 8
+

$54

·

$ 7

YHA Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Madame Tussauds Sydney
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
Menya Noodle Bar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$16
YHA Sydney Central
Simple rooms & dorms in a laid-back lodging featuring a cafe/bar, a rooftop pool & a kitchen.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Free
Day 9
+

$0

YHA Sydney Central

Depart from your stay 🏨

Budget breakdown: $299 In total

Activities & Food:$249
Transport:$50