Australia’s harbour city — the Opera House, golden surf beaches, a sparkling harbour, great food and the Blue Mountains
✈ International🛂 Visa — Visitor (Subclass 600)💱 A$
A$4,704
Est. total budget · 2 adults
5
Days
14
Attractions
13
Meals planned
💡 Recommended trip length for Sydney: 5 days — the Opera House & Harbour Bridge, Bondi & the coastal walk, Taronga & Manly, the harbour gardens, and a Blue Mountains day trip.
🗓 Prices & visa rules verified: August 2026
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08:00
🥑Breakfast
Smashed avo and a flat white at a sunny café.
A$10.26 /person (est.)
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🦘Taronga Zoo· Mosman, Sydney
🕒 09:30–17:00 · Last entry 15:30 · Take the ferry (included in some passes) for the best arrival. The harbour views from the upper enclosures are stunning.
A$51.00⏱ 3.5 hoursnature
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13:00
🐟Lunch
Fish and chips by the water or a food-hall lunch.
A$21.98 /person (est.)
Taronga Zoo → Watsons Bay
🚆~25 min by train · Taronga Zoo ferry → Watsons Bay ferry
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14:25
⛴Watsons Bay & South Head· Eastern Suburbs, Sydney
🕒 Open all day · A pretty harbour village reached by ferry — the Gap cliffs, South Head walk and famous fish and chips.
Free (ferry fare)⏱ 2 hours
Watsons Bay → Manly Beach
🚆~30 min by train · Watsons Bay ferry → Manly ferry
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16:50
🌊Manly Beach· Manly, Sydney
🕒 Open all day · Free (just the Opal ferry fare). The ferry past the Opera House and Heads is the cheapest harbour cruise going.
Free⏱ 2.5 hours
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19:35
🦞Dinner
Dinner out — modern Australian, fresh seafood, or harbourside dining.
A$35.16 /person (est.)
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✈️FlightsA$2,784
Per person · return from IndiaA$1,392
Total · 2 adultsA$2,784
🏨AccommodationA$398.53
3-Star hotel · per night (per room)A$99.63
4 nights × 1 roomA$398.53
🎭Attractions & ActivitiesA$350.00
Sydney Opera HouseA$96.00
Darling Harbour & SEA LIFEA$92.00
Taronga ZooA$102.00
Sydney Tower EyeA$60.00
Total (all pax)A$350.00
🍽️Food & DiningA$583.15
🌅 Breakfast × 4d × 2 paxA$82.05
☀ Lunch × 5d × 2 paxA$219.78
🌙 Dinner × 4d × 2 paxA$281.32
Total food & diningA$583.15
🚇Airport TransferA$88.00
Airport Link (T8) · per person, one way (cheaper than a cab at A$108.00 for this group)A$22.00
Airport ⇄ hotel · 2 legs × 2 paxA$88.00
🚇Local TransportA$100.00
Per person · per day (public transit)A$10.00
5 days × 2 paxA$100.00
🛂Visa — Visitor (Subclass 600)A$400.00
Entry typeVisitor visa (Subclass 600) — Tourist stream
FeeAUD 200 base charge (offshore application)
ProcessApply online via ImmiAccount; eVisitor/ETA not for Indians
ProcessingVaries — apply several weeks ahead
StayUsually up to 3 months per visit
TipShow funds, itinerary and ties to India; the visa is electronically linked to your passport.
Estimated Grand Total
Sydney · 5 days · 2 adults
A$4,704
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In your Itinerary
14 attractions
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🦘 Taronga Zoo
Mosman, Sydney
nature
3.5 hours
🕒 09:30–17:00
A wonderful zoo on the harbour's north shore — koalas, kangaroos, platypus and a sky safari cable car, all with a jaw-dropping backdrop of the Opera House and skyline. Reach it by a scenic ferry from Circular Quay.
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🌊 Manly Beach
Manly, Sydney
leisure
2.5 hours
A relaxed surf-town reached by a gorgeous 30-minute ferry across the harbour — a long ocean beach, the Corso promenade, and the scenic Manly-to-Spit coastal walk. The ferry ride alone is a top Sydney experience.
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03 / 14
⛴ Watsons Bay & South Head
Eastern Suburbs, Sydney
leisure
2 hours
A scenic ferry ride to a charming harbour village — the dramatic Gap sea cliffs, the South Head walk to the lighthouse, and legendary fish and chips at Doyles.
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🎭 Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney
culture
1.5 hours
🕒 09:00–17:00
The sail-roofed masterpiece on the harbour — one of the world's great buildings. Take the guided tour inside the concert halls, or simply admire it from Circular Quay and book a performance for the ultimate experience.
05 / 14
🌉 Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour
adventure
1.5 hours
The mighty 'Coathanger' — walk across the pedestrian path for free and climb the Pylon Lookout for a great view, or take the famous BridgeClimb to the 134 m summit. The Rocks and Luna Park bookend it.
06 / 14
🏖 Bondi Beach & Coastal Walk
Bondi, Sydney
leisure
3 hours
Australia's most famous beach — golden sand, surfers and the Bondi Icebergs ocean pool — and the start of the spectacular Bondi-to-Coogee clifftop coastal walk past beaches and rock pools. Café culture at its best.
07 / 14
🏘 The Rocks & Circular Quay
The Rocks, Sydney
leisure
1.5 hours
Sydney's historic heart below the bridge — cobbled lanes, colonial sandstone pubs, a weekend market and harbourside restaurants, with Circular Quay's ferries and buskers. The place for a sunset drink with bridge views.
08 / 14
🌳 Royal Botanic Garden
Sydney
nature
1.5 hours
🕒 07:00–18:30
A glorious free harbourside garden wrapping around to Mrs Macquarie's Chair — the classic postcard viewpoint framing the Opera House and bridge together. Lawns, palms, cockatoos and the best harbour photo in the city.
09 / 14
🖼 Art Gallery of NSW
The Domain, Sydney
culture
1.5 hours
🕒 10:00–17:00
A free, first-rate gallery of Australian, Aboriginal and European art, now doubled in size by the striking Sydney Modern building, set in parkland near the Botanic Garden.
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🏛 Queen Victoria Building
CBD, Sydney
shopping
1 hour
🕒 09:00–18:00
A glorious 1898 Romanesque-revival shopping arcade beneath stained-glass domes and a great hanging clock — boutiques, cafés and architecture in the heart of the CBD.
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🦈 Darling Harbour & SEA LIFE
Darling Harbour, Sydney
nature
2 hours
🕒 10:00–18:00
A lively waterfront precinct — the SEA LIFE Aquarium (dugongs, sharks, a Great Barrier Reef tunnel), WILD LIFE Zoo, the Maritime Museum and a buzz of restaurants and a Ferris wheel. A reliable all-weather, family hub.
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🗼 Sydney Tower Eye
CBD, Sydney
adventure
1 hour
🕒 10:00–21:00
The city's tallest structure — a 250 m golden-topped tower with a glass observation deck and a 4D cinema giving 360° views over the harbour, beaches and out to the Blue Mountains. Best at sunset over the CBD.
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🦞 Sydney Fish Market
Pyrmont, Sydney
leisure
1 hour
🕒 07:00–16:00
The Southern Hemisphere's largest fish market — pick fresh oysters, sashimi and seafood platters and eat by the water. A brand-new market building recently opened nearby.
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⛰ Blue Mountains
Katoomba (day trip)
nature
5 hours
🕒 08:00–17:00
A UNESCO wilderness of eucalyptus-blue valleys ~2 hrs west — the Three Sisters rock formation at Echo Point, Scenic World's steep railway and cableways, waterfalls and bushwalks. A glorious full day in the mountains.
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Airport → your hotel
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is about 9 km from the city centre. The Airport Link train (T8) reaches Central and the CBD in ~13 min (~A$22, most of which is the station gate fee) — tap on with a contactless card. A taxi is about A$45–65 plus a A$5 airport fee (a flat A$60 fare is being trialled). Add your hotel on the Day-by-Day tab for an exact distance and fare. Verified Jul 2026.
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Emergencies
000 — police, fire and ambulance (112 from a mobile). Free, 24/7.
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SIM & data
Carriers: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone. Prepaid SIMs everywhere; or an eSIM (Airalo/Holafly).
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Best time to visit
Remember the seasons are flipped — summer is December–February (beach weather, busy), winter June–August (mild, whale-watching). Spring (Sep–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal. Sun is fierce; wear high-SPF sunscreen.
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Getting around
Tap a contactless card on trains, buses, light rail and the iconic harbour ferries — fares cap daily and on Sundays. The ferry to Manly is the best-value harbour cruise in the world. Walking links the harbour sights. Tap an <strong>Opal</strong> card or contactless on trains, buses, ferries and light rail — fares cap daily (~A$17.80) and all day Sunday (~A$8.90); the <strong>Big Bus Sydney</strong> hop-on-hop-off is ~A$60 (1-day).
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Hop-on-hop-off buses
<strong>Big Bus Sydney</strong> runs open-top hop-on-hop-off loops past the Opera House and Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and The Rocks, with a separate Bondi loop (~A$60, 1-day) — scenic, though Opal-tapped trains and ferries are cheaper.
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Tipping & costs
Tipping isn't expected (staff are paid properly) — round up for great service. Australia is pricey; tap water is excellent and free. Prices include GST (no surprise tax at the till).
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Visa for Indians
Indian passport holders need an Australian Visitor visa (Subclass 600) — apply online via ImmiAccount. ETA/eVisitor are not available to Indian citizens. Fee ~AUD 200; apply several weeks ahead.
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Beaches & safety
Swim between the red-and-yellow flags where lifeguards patrol, and respect rip-current warnings. The Bondi-to-Coogee coastal walk is a must. Slip-slop-slap: the Australian sun burns fast.
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Wildlife & day trips
Taronga Zoo (with a harbour backdrop) and the Sea Life aquarium are easy wildlife hits. The Blue Mountains — the Three Sisters, Scenic World and eucalyptus valleys — make a stunning full day out.
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Food to try
Fresh oysters and barramundi, a meat pie, Vegemite on toast (once!), great coffee everywhere, and the multicultural eats of Chinatown, Cabramatta and Newtown.