How to Spend 5 Days in SYDNEY Australia | Travel Itinerary
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Circular Quay
Landmark · Sydney CBD · brief mention
Recommended as the best area to stay; hotels average 150–250 USD per night.
Sydney Opera House
Landmark · Bennelong Point
Guided tours cost about 30 USD and go behind the scenes of the theatres and concert halls.
The Rocks Cafe
Cafe · The Rocks
Smashed avocado on artisan toast with a flat white costs around 15 USD.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Landmark · The Rocks
Short walk from The Rocks; the climb up the arches is the highlight.
Opera Kitchen
Restaurant · Bennelong Point
A seafood platter with a glass of local white wine costs about 30 USD.
Bondi Beach
Landmark · Bondi
Surf lessons and board rentals are on the beach; a 1-hour lesson costs about 60 USD.
Speedo's Cafe
Cafe · North Bondi
Smoothie bowls cost about 12 USD; arrive early for an ocean-view seat and try the cold-pressed juices.
Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk
Hike · Bondi
Coogee Pavilion
Restaurant · Coogee
Try the grilled octopus or king prawns with a craft beer; about 25 USD.
Chiswick
Restaurant · Woollahra
The slow-roasted lamb shoulder is made for sharing; about 40 USD per person.
Darling Harbour
Neighborhood · Darling Harbour
Nick's Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant · Darling Harbour
The grilled barramundi with a glass of Australian Sauvignon Blanc is a must; about 35 USD.
Barangaroo Reserve
Park · Barangaroo
Barangaroo House
Restaurant · Barangaroo
Rooftop for casual drinks and small plates, dining room for upscale meals; dinner averages 50 USD.
Manly
Neighborhood · Manly
On the ferry from Circular Quay, sit on the right side for the best Opera House views.
The Corso
Shopping · Manly · brief mention
Manly Beach
Landmark · Manly · brief mention
The Boathouse Shelly Beach
Cafe · Manly
Avocado and smoked salmon toast with fresh juice costs about 20 USD.
Shelly Beach
Landmark · Manly · brief mention
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Museum · Manly
The Australian ceramics collection is a significant highlight.
Manly Wharf Hotel
Bar · Manly
Fish and chips cost about 25 USD; ask the bartender about the latest seasonal brews.
Boilerhouse Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant · North Head
The grilled barramundi is a standout dish, around 30 USD.
Royal National Park
Day trip · Sutherland Shire
Early morning is the best time to spot native birds and possibly wallabies.
The Coast Track
Hike · Royal National Park · brief mention
Audley Dance Hall Cafe
Cafe · Audley
The big breakfast with locally sourced eggs and bacon costs about 18 USD.
Newtown
Neighborhood · Newtown
Lentil As Anything
Restaurant · Newtown
King Street
Shopping · Newtown · brief mention
The side alleys off King Street hide some of Newtown's best street art.
The Gap
Landmark · Watsons Bay · brief mention
Doyles on the Beach
Restaurant · Watsons Bay
The famous seafood platter with local lobster, prawns and fish costs around 60 USD.
