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.

Do your shopping at Sydney Fish Market and Queen Victoria Building. Relax by the water at Bondi Beach and Shelly Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Sydney: Hawkesbury Regional Gallery (in Windsor), Bouddi National Park (in Killcare) and Richmond Good Food Market (in Richmond). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, buy something for everyone on your list at Leura Mall, view the masterpieces at ATTY Gallery, and catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House.

For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Sydney trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. In October in Sydney, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night.