8 days in 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.

Shop till you drop at Sydney Fish Market and Australian Centre for Photography. Get some cultural insight at Sydney Opera House and The Rocks. Change things up with these side-trips from Sydney: Manly (Shelly Beach & After Dark Nature Tours), Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park (in Blacktown) and Bouddi National Park (in Killcare). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Darling Harbour, enjoy the sand and surf at Manly Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bondi Beach, and explore the world behind art at Brett Whiteley Studio.

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If you are flying in from Thailand, the closest major aiport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. February in Sydney sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C at night.