22 days in Sydney & Greater Sydney Itinerary

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Relax by the water at Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. Take a break from the city and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Blues Point Reserve. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Australian National Maritime Museum, take an in-depth tour of Hyde Park Barracks, enjoy some music at Sydney Opera House, and admire the masterpieces at Art Gallery of New South Wales.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Sydney online driving holiday planner.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Sydney is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone changes from Ulaanbaatar Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. In April, Sydney is warmer than Ulaanbaatar - with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Bondi.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Maroubra Beach, and then hike along Bondi to Coogee Walk. On the next day, stroll through Tamarama Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Bronte Beach, and then discover the deep blue sea with Pro Dive.

To find photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Bondi trip itinerary maker site.

Bondi is just a short distance from Sydney. April in Bondi sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Manly.

Located 11 km (7 mi) across the harbor from Sydney, a holiday in Manly combines quiet neighborhood charm and coastal attractions, all the while placing you within easy access to the big city.

You'll get in some beach time at Shelly Beach and Balmoral Beach, Mosman. You'll explore and learn at Joel Coleman Gallery and Aboriginal Dreamtime Fine Art Gallery. The adventure continues: discover the deep blue sea with Dive Centre Manly, tour the pleasant surroundings at Little Manly Beach, browse the exhibits of Sophie Tea Art, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Manly Freshwater Parish.

For ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Manly trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Bondi to Manly in an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in April, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel to Ku-ring-gai.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Bouddi National Park and Wyrrabalong National Park. Spend the 17th (Mon) exploring nature at Berowra Valley National Park.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Ku-ring-gai day trip website.

Explore your travel options from Manly to Ku-ring-gai with the Route module. April in Ku-ring-gai sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Blacktown.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park, then look for all kinds of wild species at Central Gardens Nature Reserve, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Blacktown trip maker site.

Explore your travel options from Ku-ring-gai to Blacktown with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in April, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Penrith.

Appreciate the collections at Norman Lindsay Gallery & Museum and Kurrajong Radio Museum. Take a break from the city and head to Katoomba Cascades and Marrangaroo National Park. Get out of town with these interesting Penrith side-trips: Lincoln's Rock (in Blue Mountains National Park), Wentworth Falls Lookout (in Wentworth Falls) and Katoomba (Lost Bear Gallery, The Three Sisters, &more).

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Penrith trip planner.

Penrith is very close to Blacktown. In April, daytime highs in Penrith are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.