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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
1 week in Sydney
Harbour icons, surf beaches and laid-back sunshine. Here's how to spend 1 week in Sydney: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week Sydney trip is February, October and November. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
February, October, November
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week 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
6
Day 6
09:00
Rowe Street, Sydney~$5
Rowe Street is a narrow laneway in the central business district of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. Originally running between Castlereagh Street and Pitt Street, what remain
12:30
The Sydney Club~$5
The Sydney Club is a heritage-listed club premises at 122 Pitt Street, in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Aust
16:00
Local food tour of Sydney~$25
Taste the signature dishes of Sydney.
7
Day 7
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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What 1 week in Sydney costs
What this trip costs
$1,674
Flights$45027%
Stay$40524%
Activities$18911%
Food$31519%
Local transport$1268%
Shopping$845%
Buffer$1056%
$239/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in Sydney?
1 week in Sydney: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for Sydney?+
1 week 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 1 week in Sydney cost?+
Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $1,050 per person for 1 week. 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.