Sydney Opera House, Sydney Australia
Sydney, Australia · 5 days itinerary

Sydney Harbour & Beaches

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This five-day trip covers Sydney Harbour landmarks and beaches. It begins in the city center with the Opera House, botanic gardens, the Rocks, and Harbour Bridge. Later days use ferries for Manly and Watsons Bay, include the Bondi to Coogee walk, and end at the northern beaches.

5 daysCoastal walksFerriesBeachesBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The Opera House and the Rocks

  1. 9:30Bennelong PointSight
  2. 11:30CBDWalk
  3. 13:30The RocksWalk
  4. 15:30The RocksWalk
Day 2

Bondi to Coogee

  1. 9:00BondiSight
  2. 10:30BondiSight
  3. 11:30Bondi to Coogee Coastal WalkEastern SuburbsWalk
  4. 14:30CoogeeSight
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Day 3

Manly

  1. 9:30Manly FerryCircular QuayTransfer
  2. 10:30The CorsoManlyWalk
  3. 11:30ManlySight
  4. 13:30ManlyWalk
Day 4

Taronga and Watsons Bay

  1. 10:00MosmanSight
  2. 14:30Ferry to Watsons BaySydney HarbourTransfer
  3. 15:30Watsons BayWalk
  4. 16:30Watsons BaySight
Day 5

The Northern Beaches

  1. 9:00Northern BeachesDay trip
  2. 11:00Palm BeachWalk
  3. 14:30Northern BeachesSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 5 days enough for Sydney beaches and harbour?

Five days covers the main eastern beaches, Manly and northern beaches plus the harbour sites. Use ferries between Circular Quay, Manly and Watsons Bay to keep transport simple.

Do I need to book Taronga Zoo tickets ahead?

Book Taronga Zoo tickets online the day before to avoid queues at the gate. Allow three hours and pair the visit with the ferry from Circular Quay.

How long does the Manly ferry take from Circular Quay?

The Manly ferry takes 30 minutes each way. Purchase an Opal card at the terminal for contactless payment and lower fares.

What is the fastest way to reach Palm Beach from Bondi?

Head into the city by bus or train, then take the B-Line or bus 199 north to Palm Beach. Allow about two hours, and check the Transport NSW app for the quickest route that day.

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