8 days in Sydney Itinerary

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Sydney Fish Market and Lost Bear Gallery. You'll explore and learn at Australian National Maritime Museum and Art Gallery of New South Wales. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sydney: Faulconbridge (Corridor of Oaks & Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum), Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum (in Valley Heights) and Saint Bonaventure's Church (in Leura). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of The Rocks, get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, enjoy the sand and surf at Bondi Beach, and catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House.

To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Sydney sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. In October, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C.