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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

3 days in Sydney

Harbour icons, surf beaches and laid-back sunshine. Here's how to spend 3 days in Sydney: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Sydney trip is March, April and May. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
March, April, May
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Sydney itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
General Post Office, Sydney~$5
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
12:30
Sydney Cenotaph~$5
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
16:00
343 George Street, Sydney~$5
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
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
1999 Sydney hailstorm~$5
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
16:00
Challis House~$5
Challis House is a heritage-listed commercial building located at 4–10 Martin Place in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New Sout
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Day 3

09:00
354 George Street, Sydney~$5
354 George Street, Sydney is a heritage-listed retail and office building and former bank building located at 354 George Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the Cit
12:30
2moro Radio~$5
2MORO is one of two full-time Arabic language radio stations in Sydney, Australia. It is broadcast locally on 1620 AM and has a national coverage through MySat Pay TV network.
16:00
Regimental Square~$5
Regimental Square is a war memorial in the Wynyard area in the city centre of Sydney, Australia. An upgrade of the area was expected to be completed by mid-2016.

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What 3 days in Sydney costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Sydney: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Sydney?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Sydney without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Sydney?+

Start with General Post Office, Sydney, Sydney Cenotaph and 343 George Street, Sydney. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Sydney cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Sydney?+

The best months to visit Sydney are March, April, May, September and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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