Sydney: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Sydney?
- Most travelers spend 5-6 days in Sydney
- With 7 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Cairns, Port Douglas, and Melbourne
How Many Days to Spend in Sydney
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Recommended Itineraries for Sydney
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Sightseeing Tour & Scenic Lunch Cruise | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Blue Mountains Day Tour | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Harbour BridgeClimb & Sydney Opera House Tour | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Depart Sydney |
This five-day Sydney itinerary provides an active adventure through New South Wales' capital city. Take a sightseeing tour of all the best neighborhoods and sites—The Rocks, Bondi Beach, Kings Cross, and Mrs Macquarie's Chair included. A day trip to The UNESCO World Heritage region of the Blue Mountains allows you to explore the outdoors and interact with animals. The trip concludes with a guided tour of the famed Sydney Opera House and a thrilling climbing excursion up Sydney Harbour Bridge. Read more
Recommended Itinerary for 6 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 2 | Full-Day Grand Blue Mountains Tour | Sydney |
| Day 3 | Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach & Taronga Zoo | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Sydney Harbour Discovery Lunch Cruise | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Twilight Harbour Bridge Climb | Sydney |
| Day 6 | Depart Sydney |
See the best of Sydney in under a week on this action-packed trip. Start with some adventuring in the Blue Mountains and Featherdale Wildlife Park before checking off iconic locales like the Opera House, Bondi Beach, and Taronga Zoo. Other highlights include a cruise to Shark Island National Park and a twilight climb up the soaring Harbour Bridge. Read more
Extended Itineraries
1-Week Itinerary Including Cairns & Melbourne
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Day 2 | Day Trip Along the Great Ocean Road | Melbourne |
| Day 3 | Transfer to Sydney & Afternoon Pub Tour | Sydney |
| Day 4 | Blue Mountains Hiking Day Trip | Sydney |
| Day 5 | Fly to Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to the Great Barrier Reef | Cairns |
| Day 7 | Depart Cairns |
On this weeklong trip to Australia, experience three different cities and several landmarks along the way. The itinerary begins in Melbourne, where you can enjoy some local sightseeing. Then, travel the Great Ocean Road, which hosts scenic lookouts like The Twelve Apostles and Loch Ard. The next stop is Sydney, which includes a pub crawl and a day trip to the stunning Blue Mountains. The final leg takes you to Cairns, where the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park awaits, as well as a memorable finale at the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Cairns & Uluru
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 2 | Day Trip to the Great Barrier Reef | Cairns |
| Day 3 | Free Day in Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 4 | Fly to Uluru | Uluru |
| Day 5 | Free Day in Uluru | Cairns |
| Day 6 | Fly to Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 7 | Sydney Sightseeing Tour | Sydney |
| Day 8 | Day Trip to Hunter Valley & Wine Tasting | Sydney |
| Day 9 | Free Day in Sydney | Sydney |
| Day 10 | Depart Sydney |
On this 10-day trip to Australia, enjoy a mix of city tours and outdoor excursions. First, explore Cairns, along with a memorable day trip to the famed Great Barrier Reef. Next, visit the outback of Uluru and the iconic Ayers Rock. Then, land in Sydney for a city tour, a day of wine tasting in Hunter Valley, and a free day to experience the BridgeClimb at Sydney Harbour Bridge and the renowned Sydney Opera House. Read more
10-Day Itinerary Including Cairns, Uluru & Melbourne
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Melbourne | Melbourne |
| Day 2 | Day Tour of Phillip Island & Penguin Parade | Melbourne |
| Day 3 | Day Trip Along the Great Ocean Road | Melbourne |
| Day 4 | Fly to Uluru, Tour Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park | Uluru |
| Day 5 | Explore Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Fly to Cairns | Cairns |
| Day 6 | Day Trip to Green Island | Cairns |
| Day 7 | Day Trip to Kuranda | Cairns |
| Day 8 | Fly to Sydney, City Sights Tour | Sydney |
| Day 9 | Day Trip to Blue Mountains National Park | Sydney |
| Day 10 | Depart Sydney |
Cover the highlights on this 10-day tour that perfectly combines urban exploration with outdoor excursions starting in the cultural capital of Melbourne—a great jumping-off point to explore nearby Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road. Venture into the "Red Center" to visit the iconic Ayers Rock before flying out to tropical Cairns to cuddle with a koala and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. End your stay with a Sydney city tour and a day trip to Blue Mountains National Park. Read more
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