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9 Days in Sydney: A Journey of Sights and Flavors

Caro Bulla

Caro Bulla

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a 9-day adventure in Sydney, NSW, Australia, exploring iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and indulging in delicious cuisine.

Trip to Sydney

Day 1
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$36

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$ 7

355 George St

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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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
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Customs House
Built in 1845, this former customs house now hosts history exhibits, a bar, a restaurant & more.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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The Spice Room
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
+

$44

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$ 14

355 George St

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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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 - 14 min

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Pylon Lookout
87m-tall bridge bearing with a 200-stair climb through historical exhibits to 360-degree city views.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
The Tea Cosy
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$44
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
+

$49

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$ 20

355 George St

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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The Rocks Market
Vibrant open-air waterfront market, held each weekend, with stalls for local crafts & street food.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$24
Museum of Sydney
Modern museum built over Australia’s first Government House & celebrating the diversity of the city.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
+

$28

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$ 20

355 George St

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Sydney Town Hall
Imposing, elegant, 19th-century building with ornate interiors & stained-glass windows.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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White Rabbit Gallery
Sizeable art gallery featuring contemporary Chinese works, plus a street-level teahouse with snacks.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Social Brew Cafe
Social Brew Cafe is a stylish spot, with great service, as well as that aforementioned delicious feed.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
Sydney Fish Market
Large marketplace featuring shops for seafood, deli items, wine & baked goods, plus restaurants.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
+

$56

355 George St

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
12 - 17 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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$38
4 - 6 min

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Queen Victoria Building
George McRae-designed building in a Romanesque style and now housing a varied collection of stores.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Ho Jiak
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 6
+

$22

·

$ 14

355 George St

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Sydney Park
Grassy, 40-hectare park featuring landscaped gardens & wetlands, plus historical kilns & chimneys.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Harbourside haven for city wildlife with a rose garden, fernery and 'Jurassic Jungle' for kids.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Bertoni Casalinga
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$22
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 7
+

$30

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$ 14

355 George St

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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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
Sonoma Artisan Sourdough Bakers
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 8
+

$32

·

$ 20

355 George St

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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St Mary's Cathedral
Gothic-style Catholic cathedral built of local sandstone from 1868-1928, offering mass & exhibits.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Saint Peter
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
Urban sunken garden in an old reservoir, with arches of salvaged masonry & modern steel boardwalks.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 9
+

$26

355 George St

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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Directions

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Martin Place
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Hyde Park
Large city park bordered by many significant buildings and containing statues of famous Australians.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 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.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
Anzac Memorial
National war memorial featuring a small museum & a pink granite exterior with sculptures & reliefs.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $429 In total

Activities & Food:$323
Transport:$107