About Sydney
Sydney is one of Australia's major cities, home to around 5,638,830 people.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Experiences
Things to do in Sydney
1
Sydney Opera House
2
Sydney Harbour Bridge climb or walk
3
Bondi Beach and Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
4
The Rocks historic area
5
Taronga Zoo ferry
6
Darling Harbour
7
Royal Botanic Garden
8
Day trip to Blue Mountains
Budget travel
Free things to do in Sydney
Sydney Harbour Bridge climb or walk
Bondi Beach and Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
Darling Harbour
Royal Botanic Garden
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Sydney Opera House
- Visit Sydney Harbour Bridge climb or walk
- Visit Bondi Beach and Bondi to Coogee coastal walk
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit The Rocks historic area
- Visit Taronga Zoo ferry
- Visit Darling Harbour
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Royal Botanic Garden
- Visit Day trip to Blue Mountains
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Sydney Fish Market stalls
Seafood · Oysters and sushi where Sydneysiders shop
- $
Bourke Street Bakery
Bakery · Cult bakery with citywide love
- $
Pablo & Rusty's
Café · CBD coffee institution
- $$$$
Quay
Modern Australian · Harbour-view fine dining landmark
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
Park Hyatt Sydney
The Rocks · Opera House views from every suite
- $$$$
Capella Sydney
CBD · Converted department-of-education landmark
- $$$
QT Sydney
CBD · Theatrical design hotel favourite
In pictures
Sydney gallery
Keep exploring
