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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

5 days in Sydney

Harbour icons, surf beaches and laid-back sunshine. Here's how to spend 5 days in Sydney: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Sydney trip is February, October and November. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
February, October, November
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 5 days Sydney itinerary, day by day

1

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
2

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
3

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.
4

Day 4

09:00
341 George Street, Sydney~$5
341 George Street, Sydney is a heritage-listed bank building located at 341 George Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of N
12:30
Angel Place (alleyway)~$5
Angel Place is an alleyway located in the Sydney central business district, close to George Street and Martin Place. The lane is known for its restaurants and artworks, including t
16:00
City Recital Hall~$5
City Recital Hall in Sydney, Australia, is a purpose-built concert venue with the capacity for an audience of 1,238 people seated over three tiers of sloped seating. It is situated
5

Day 5

09:00
International House, Sydney~$5
International House is a heritage-listed commercial building at 14-16 York Street, in the Sydney central business district, in New South Wales, Australia. It was designed by Robert
12:30
348–352 George Street, Sydney~$5
348–352 George Street, Sydney is a heritage-listed office building located at 348–352 George Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government
16:00
22 York Street, Sydney~$5
22 York Street, Sydney is a heritage-listed commercial office and former warehouse located at 22 York Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local g

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What 5 days in Sydney costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

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

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5 days in Sydney: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Sydney?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Sydney, with room for day trips and a slower pace. 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 5 days in Sydney cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $750 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Sydney?+

The best months to visit Sydney are February, October, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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