6 days in Greater Sydney Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Manly: Palm Beach (Palm Beach & Barrenjoey Lighthouse). Spend the 26th (Thu) exploring nature at Sydney Harbour National Park. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Shelly Beach, explore the galleries of Sophie Tea Art, tour the pleasant surroundings at Balmoral Beach, Mosman, and meet some fierce fish with Dive Centre Manly.

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Bangkok, Thailand to Manly is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and ferry. The time zone changes from Indochina Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 3 hour difference. Traveling from Bangkok in January, expect nights in Manly to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are slightly colder, around 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can drive to Penrith.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park.

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Traveling by car from Manly to Penrith takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. In January, daytime highs in Penrith are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. On the 28th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.