Sydney travel guide
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney travel guide

From Wikipedia and maps · Wikipedia · OpenStreetMap · Open-Meteo

Harbour icons, surf beaches and laid-back sunshine. The best time to visit Sydney is February, October, November and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
February, October, November
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Days, budget, and flights. You can edit it after.
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Best time to visit Sydney

The best time to visit Sydney is February, October, November and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Sydney

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

General Post Office, Sydney
General Post Office, Sydney
The General Post Office is a heritage-listed landmark building located in Martin Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The original building was constructed in two stages begi
~$5 · 1.5h
Sydney Cenotaph
Sydney Cenotaph
The Sydney Cenotaph is a heritage-listed monument located in Martin Place, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Bertram Mackennal and built from 1927 to 1929 b
~$5 · 1.5h
343 George Street, Sydney
343 George Street, Sydney
343 George Street, Sydney is a heritage-listed former bank building and now nine-storey retail and commercial premises. It is located at 343 George Street in the Sydney central bus
~$5 · 1.5h
1999 Sydney hailstorm
1999 Sydney hailstorm
On the afternoon 14 April 1999, a powerful hailstorm formed north of Nowra and moved north toward the city of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. It was the costliest natural dis
~$5 · 1.5h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Sydney
Taste the signature dishes of Sydney.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Sydney itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · General Post Office, Sydney12:30 · Sydney Cenotaph16:00 · 343 George Street, Sydney
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Day 2
09:00 · Central market & street-food lunch12:30 · 1999 Sydney hailstorm16:00 · Challis House
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Day 3
09:00 · 354 George Street, Sydney12:30 · 2moro Radio16:00 · Regimental Square
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Day 4
09:00 · 341 George Street, Sydney12:30 · Angel Place (alleyway)16:00 · City Recital Hall

A sample plan. See the full 4-day Sydney itinerary →

Sydney travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Sydney?+

The best months to visit Sydney are February, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Sydney?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Sydney, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Sydney expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Sydney (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Sydney?+

Popular highlights include General Post Office, Sydney, Sydney Cenotaph, 343 George Street, Sydney and 1999 Sydney hailstorm. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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