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The 6 Best Things to Do in Sydney

Harbor icons, golden beaches, and a coastal walk

Sydney wraps a stunning harbor around the Opera House and Bridge, with world-famous beaches, a cliff-top coastal walk, and easy escapes to the Blue Mountains. Sunny and outdoorsy.

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BEST TIME
September–November and March–May
HOW LONG
4–6 days
TYPICAL BUDGET
$1,600–$3,000 per person for a week

6 best things to do in Sydney

1
Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay
2
Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
3
Harbour Bridge climb or ferry
4
Manly Beach by ferry
5
The Rocks and Darling Harbour
6
Blue Mountains day trip

How to fit it into a day

Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: bondi to coogee coastal walk.

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LOCAL TIP
Ride the Manly ferry — it’s public transport with million-dollar harbor views.
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