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10 Days in Sydney: A Journey of Adventure and Beauty

Caro Bulla

Caro Bulla

7 Oct 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Sydney, NSW, Australia, and discover the stunning landscapes, iconic landmarks, and vibrant culture of this incredible city. From picturesque beaches to historic lighthouses, indulge in delicious cuisine and immerse yourself in the rich history and natural beauty of Sydney.

Trip to Sydney

Day 1
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$36

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$ 27

Wake Up! Sydney

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
55 - 66 min

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Directions

Hornby Lighthouse
This still functioning, red & white striped lighthouse was first constructed in 1858.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
30 - 36 min

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Directions

Shelly Beach
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
15 - 22 min

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Directions

The Spice Room
2:00 PM - 3:30 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.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$44

·

$ 20

Wake Up! Sydney

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Directions

Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
35 - 42 min

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Directions

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
7 - 10 min

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Directions

Bertoni Casalinga
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$44
13 - 20 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
St Mary's Cathedral
Gothic-style Catholic cathedral built of local sandstone from 1868-1928, offering mass & exhibits.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$24

·

$ 20

Wake Up! Sydney

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
45 - 54 min

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Directions

Manly Beach
Bustling beachfront & surfing destination surrounded by tall trees & a variety of shops & eateries.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
21 - 32 min

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Directions

The Boathouse Palm Beach
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
•
$24
Barrenjoey Lighthouse
Built in 1881, this sandstone lighthouse sits at Sydney's northernmost point & offers weekly tours.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 4
+

$28

·

$ 20

Wake Up! Sydney

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
10 - 12 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
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Directions

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

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Directions

La Renaissance Patisserie Francaise
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$28
8 - 11 min

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Directions

Observatory Hill Park
Grassy park with sweeping harbour & bridge views, plus public artwork, a rotunda & tennis court.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
•
Free
Barangaroo Reserve
Waterfront park with walking & cycling paths, plus a variety of trees, grassy areas & scenic views.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 5
+

$18

·

$ 27

Wake Up! Sydney

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
45 - 54 min

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Directions

Bicentennial Park
Public park with a lake, fields & trees, plus playground, trails, cafe & 17-m. observation platform.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$18
The Australian Botanic Garden
Vast botanic garden with natural woodland, colorful flowers & open spaces, plus a cafe & gift shop.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
•
Free
Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 6
+

$22

·

$ 27

Wake Up! Sydney

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
29 - 35 min

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Directions

Parramatta Park
Flower-filled park with a bike loop, playgrounds, al fresco concerts & Old Government House museum.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Directions

Chimichuri
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$22
Lane Cove National Park
Nature area offering wooded hiking paths, boat rides on a quiet river & many picnic areas.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
•
Free
Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 7
+

$105

·

$ 27

Wake Up! Sydney

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

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Directions

Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
27 - 33 min

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Directions

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
7 - 9 min

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Directions

Sydney Fish Market
Large marketplace featuring shops for seafood, deli items, wine & baked goods, plus restaurants.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Directions

Caffe Amici
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$30
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$75
Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 8
+

$32

·

$ 20

Wake Up! Sydney

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

King Street Wharf Darling Harbour
Vibrant development along Darling Harbour featuring diverse global restaurants & stylish bars.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Directions

Sonoma Artisan Sourdough Bakers
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
Bondi Beach
This popular surf spot features a wide sandy beach, waterfront eateries & a skate park.
2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
•
Free
Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 9
+

$26

·

$ 14

Wake Up! Sydney

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
13 - 20 min

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Directions

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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Directions

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
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Do Dee Paidang
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$26
Paddy's Markets Haymarket
Large, time-tested marketplace with an eclectic array of goods such as souvenirs, clothes & produce.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
•
Free
Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 10
+

$44

·

$ 34

Wake Up! Sydney

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
9 - 11 min

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Directions

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
24 - 29 min

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Directions

Sydney Park
Grassy, 40-hectare park featuring landscaped gardens & wetlands, plus historical kilns & chimneys.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
46 - 56 min

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Directions

Bare Grill & Cafe
Established in 2014, we specialise in burgers and ribs. We also have great coffee, drinks, milkshakes and serve a delicious breakfast, lunch & dinner.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$44
Kamay Botany Bay National Park
Coastal national park with historic Aboriginal sites, dramatic headlands & whale watching.
3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
•
Free
Wake Up! Sydney
Casual lodging offering bright dorms & private rooms, plus a lively bar, a breezy cafe & free Wi-Fi.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $612 In total

Activities & Food:$379
Transport:$233