13 days in Sydney & San Francisco Itinerary

Let the collections at Australian National Maritime Museum and Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum capture your imagination. Escape the urban bustle at Bondi Beach and Bondi to Coogee Walk. Explore Sydney's surroundings by going to Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum (in Faulconbridge), Lennox Bridge (in Blaxland) and Leura Post Office (in Leura). The adventure continues: catch a live performance at Sydney Opera House, get curious at Powerhouse Museum, take an in-depth tour of Hyde Park Barracks, and contemplate the long history of The Rocks Discovery Museum.

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Dunedin, New Zealand to Sydney is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. Traveling from Dunedin to Sydney, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, daily temperatures in Sydney can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to fly to San Francisco.

Step out of the city life by going to Alcatraz Island and Point Reyes Safaris. Get some cultural insight at Golden Gate Bridge and SS Jeremiah O'Brien. There's much more to do: engage your brain at Exploratorium, examine the collection at Musee Mecanique, take a tour by water with Bamboo Reef Scuba Diving Centers, and admire the masterpieces at Legion of Honor.

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Getting from Sydney to San Francisco by flight takes about 16.5 hours. Traveling from Sydney to San Francisco, you'll gain 18 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in August: high temperatures in San Francisco hover around 26°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.