Stay : Sydney in four days
With this stay, Sydney will have (almost) no secrets for you. Four days allow you to take a little more time and discover sites farther away from the city centre.
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4 days
€€ - Charm and comfort
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Detail of the stay : Sydney in four days - 4 days
Day 1: Syndey bay, The Rocks district and Harbour Bridge crossing
Steps: Sydney
Morning. Visit the Opera House square in order to admire the building but also the surrounding area then, visit the Royal Botanic Gardens. Then, go back to Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), and the Cadmans Cottage and then turn off to join the tourist office of Discovery Rocks Museum. Visit Sydney Harbour YHA, the updated and highlighted sites and value of the former settlers'houses. Then, go to Susannah Place Museum. Enjoy lunch in the heart of The Rocks.
Afternoon. Take the steps that allow you to access the Harbour Bridge. Cross it (take 30-40 minutes) and go down to Luna Park to reach just a few hundred metres away, Wendy Secret Garden. Go back to The Decks and its beautiful terrace that will allow you to drink a cool drink while admiring the bay. Then go to Kirribilli, on the other side of the bridge, and take the road that runs through Dr Mary Boot Lookout Reserve to the official residences of the Governor General of Australia (Admiralty House) and the Prime Minister of Australia. Enjoy the view of the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Return by ferry to Circular Quay.
Evening. Go to Circular Quay again before visiting one of Walsh Bay's restaurants, in the former beautifully restored warehouses at the foot of the Harbour Bridge, after the Overseas Passenger Terminal.
Day 2: Cruise in the Bay and Hyde Park
Steps: Sydney
Morning. Go at Circular Quay early in the morning to take part in an unforgettable cruise in Sydney bay. Go back down Macquarie Street and notice the many buildings: State Library of New South Wales, Parliament House, Sydney Hospital, The Mint (possible visit), Hyde Park Barracks Museum (possible visit). Lunch at Hyde Park Barracks Cafe.
Afternoon. Admire St Mary's Cathedral before crossing Hyde Park. In the center of the latter, turn off to visit the Australian Musuem or/and go to Kings Cross to go around the neighborhood. Also explore Victoria street, {1}Darlinghurst{/1} side. Back to downtown, cut through Hyde Park to reach the Queen Victoria Building (QVB) and the Westfield Shopping Centre. Before entering for a little shopping, visit the Sydney Town Hall and the nearby St. Andrew Cathedral.
Evening. Dinner at Sydney Tower (possible visit), with breathtaking views of the city.
SYDNEY TOWN HALL / STATE LIBRARY OF NEW SOUTH WALES / THE MINT / HYDE PARK BARRACKS / AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM / QUEEN VICTORIA BUILDING (QVB) / HYDE PARK / ST MARY'S CATHEDRAL / DARLINGHURST COURT HOUSE
Day 3: Walk to Barangaroo Reserve and many activities at Darling Harbour
Steps: Sydney
Morning. From The Rocks, join the observatory (possible visit) before going down to the port and especially Barangaroo Reserve, the latest green space created in Sydney. Stroll inside before heading south, to the brand new Waterloo Bridge and the streets of Barangaroo. Follow the wharf by Wulugul Walk and the Promenade (to the numerous cafés and restaurants) to reach King Street Wharf and Darling Harbour. Som you will be spoiled for choice among three places of visits established side by side: Madame Tussauds, Chinese Garden of Friendship.
Join the Sydney Fish Market (SFM) on foot or by tram to enjoy a seafood platter or fish & chips.
Afternoon. Head back to Darling Harbour and the Australian National Maritime Museum. Visit the latter before visiting the Wharf 7 Heritage Centre by walking past the Welcome Wall. Don't miss to visit the replica of HDM Endeavour and the HMAS Vampire that are docked at wharf. In the late afternoon win and stroll through the different alleys.
Evening. Dinner in Chinatown (Dixon Street) then, show in one of the theatres or show rooms nearby (Capitol Theatre, for example)
Day 4: Relaxation in Manly and hike to North Head Sanctuary
Steps: Sydney
Morning. Take the ferry to Manly from Circular Quay. Take a walk around the harbour and the pedestrian street (The Corso). The most adventurous will go to Manly Sea Life Sanctuary to dive with sharks (Shark Dive Xtreme), others will be able to visit the aquarium before going to Manly beach to enjoy the beach. Meals in Manly (The Corso or, better, The Bower, on Marine Parade, towards Seally Beach).
Afternoon. At the end of the meal, join Shelly Beach. Take time to rest in this little corner of paradise before taking a walk to North Head Sanctuary through the hiking path you are on. In North Head, the hiking trail will lead you to several must-see sites in this part of Sydney Harbour National Park: the Q Station, the Third Quarantine Cemetery, the Memorial Walk and Farfax Lookout. At the end of the day, don't miss North Head Scenic Drive at sunset to admire Sydney bay in an extraordinary setting. Although a vehicle is preferable, it is not necessary for those who enjoy walking: 4 km separate the end of the Scenic Drive from the Manly pier.
Evening. Dinner and night at Q Station (depending on your budget) or return to Sydney by ferry.
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