Opera House & Botanic Garden & manly by Ferry
“5 nights in Sydney, Australia — Settle in Harbourside and get your first hit of the iconic waterfront.”
5 nights in Sydney, Australia, mapped out day by day through Sydney — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 5 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-17 May
- Pace
- Busy, back-to-back plans
- Where you sleep
- Harbour apartment, Harbourside
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 5 days
- Budget
- €1,252
Loved on Google
- Cahill Walk Lookout4.7(165)
- El Camino Cantina The Rocks, Sydney4.5(9.6K)
- Sydney Opera House4.8(93K)
- Royal Botanic Garden Sydney4.7(25K)
- Mrs Macquarie's Chair4.6(9.5K)
via Google
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Circular Quay
Check in to the Harbour apartmentWalk to Circular QuaySunset views of the Opera House and Harbour BridgeCasual dinner at The Rocks - 2
Opera House & Botanic Garden
Guided tour inside the Sydney Opera HouseStroll the Royal Botanic GardenMrs Macquarie's Chair viewpointWaterfront lunch at Circular QuayEvening drinks in The Rocks - 3
Manly by Ferry
Morning ferry from Circular Quay to ManlyManly Beach and The CorsoWalk the North Head / Fairy Bower coastal pathFish and chips by the waterSunset ferry back into the harbour - 4
Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
Bus/taxi to Bondi BeachWalk Bondi to Coogee via Tamarama and BronteSwim at Bronte or CoogeeIcebergs pool views at BondiRelaxed dinner back in the city - 5
Harbour Bridge & Departure
BridgeClimb or Pylon Lookout walk on the Harbour BridgeLast-minute browsing at The Rocks MarketsCoffee at Circular QuayTransfer to airport for departure
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Arrival & Circular Quay
Settle in Harbourside and get your first hit of the iconic waterfront. Check in to the Harbour apartment and Walk to Circular Quay.
- Flights
- €282
- Stay
- €970
- Per night
- €250
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Opera House & Botanic Garden
The two harbour landmarks on foot, at an easy pace. Guided tour inside the Sydney Opera House and Stroll the Royal Botanic Garden.
Manly by Ferry
Classic harbour ferry ride to Manly's beaches and headland. Morning ferry from Circular Quay to Manly and Manly Beach and The Corso.
Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
The signature clifftop coastal walk along the eastern beaches. Bus/taxi to Bondi Beach and Walk Bondi to Coogee via Tamarama and Bronte.
Harbour Bridge & Departure
A final harbour highlight before heading home. BridgeClimb or Pylon Lookout walk on the Harbour Bridge and Last-minute browsing at The Rocks Markets.
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