If you're heading or thinking of going to Australia then I'm sure a trip to Sydney is somewhere up there at the top of your list?
And rightly so, it's one hell-uva-place.
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To conclude our 7 week backpacking adventure through New Zealand and East Coast Australia we eagerly headed to our final destination Sydney - with a week to play with.
Lucky, my travel partner had friends living in central Sydney who just so happened to have a spare room for the week we were there. So as you can imagine, we saved SERIOUS MONEY by hopping in with them (Nando - you're the bestest).
Oh and did i mention it was the most stunning top floor apartment over looking Sydney?
I mean waking up to this view from our balcony NEVER got boring...
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There is just SO much to Sydney - it's hard to know where to start.
Even with a week there we felt we had only just begun uncovering it.
From the Botanical gardens, Darling Harbour, and it's stunning beaches to the CBD (central business district), Hyde Park and the Opera house... Sydney is so diverse and can cater for every type of traveller.
I visited in January 2015 and the weather was absolutely gorgeous with a few cloudy days here and there.
I always describe Sydney as a sunnier version of London with the addition of beaches and a consciousness of health and outdoor activity.
Sound good? YOU MUST GO.
For this post I've put together 'My Top 20 things to do in Sydney' filled with my favourite finds and things i don't think you should miss if you find yourself down under...
(P.s. These are in no particular order.)
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18. Immerse yourself in Sydney's Nightlife
From the cheapest backpacker drinks you'll find at Century Bar, to Sydneys answer to Ocean Club - The Ivy, Sydney again delivers well on the night front.
Recommendations:
- World Bar
- The Ivy (Thursdays student night, free entry but expect queues)
- Chinese Laundry
- Century bar (Backpacker central, cheap drinks)
- Sunday nights at Sash (House music)
- Sydney Fest (Usually just after New year)
- Drinks at The Glenmore Hotel
- St. Georges open air cinema with views over the opera house
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Not thinking about / planning a trip to Australia? You will after watching my GoPro footage from my time in Oz...
And rightly so, it's one hell-uva-place.
Lucky, my travel partner had friends living in central Sydney who just so happened to have a spare room for the week we were there. So as you can imagine, we saved SERIOUS MONEY by hopping in with them (Nando - you're the bestest).
Oh and did i mention it was the most stunning top floor apartment over looking Sydney?
I mean waking up to this view from our balcony NEVER got boring...
You can otherwise expect to pay around $25-35 Aussie dollars for a hostel bed here.
Where should you stay?
It's hard to say. There's no one good place to say. It depends on how much time you've got and where the places are you'd like to see.
E.g. If you're looking to surf and lounge on the beaches for a couple of days then staying in central Sydney isn't your best bet as you'll want to be located in Coogee or Bondi.
SYDNEY IS MASSIVE.
There is just SO much to Sydney - it's hard to know where to start.
Even with a week there we felt we had only just begun uncovering it.
From the Botanical gardens, Darling Harbour, and it's stunning beaches to the CBD (central business district), Hyde Park and the Opera house... Sydney is so diverse and can cater for every type of traveller.
I visited in January 2015 and the weather was absolutely gorgeous with a few cloudy days here and there.
I always describe Sydney as a sunnier version of London with the addition of beaches and a consciousness of health and outdoor activity.
Sound good? YOU MUST GO.
For this post I've put together 'My Top 20 things to do in Sydney' filled with my favourite finds and things i don't think you should miss if you find yourself down under...
(P.s. These are in no particular order.)
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1. Sunset from Mrs. Macquaries Point
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2. Selfie with the Opera House & Sydney Harbour Bridge
3. Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge
(undeniably pricey) Cheaper option - Climb to Pylon Lookout
4. Drinks / food at The Opera Bar
5. The Coogee Beach to Bondi Beach walk
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| The Bucket List, Bondi Beach |
6. The Blue Mountains, Greater Sydney region
7. ABC Outdoor Pool
8. Toronga Zoo - The Zoo with a view.
9. Pick up your souvenirs and stroll through the Markets - The Rocks, Paddy's etc
11. Kick back and relax on Bondi Beach
12. Hop on a ferry from Sydney Harbour to one of these beautiful spots: Manly, Watson's Bay, Double Bay, Cockatoo Island.
(We went to Manly for the day...)
13. Discover Sydney's Beautiful Botanical Gardens
14. Indulge in some of Sydneys finest Ice-cream...
(Messina, N2, Pompeiis)
15. Eat your way through China town & pick up some custard puffs...
(Don't knock em till you've tried em.. 30cents each. You'll also find deep fried timtams and oreos here!)
16. HOME Thai Restaurant, Sussex Street
(Beef Massaman curry is to DIE for)
17. All hail the Churr Burger...
18. Immerse yourself in Sydney's Nightlife
From the cheapest backpacker drinks you'll find at Century Bar, to Sydneys answer to Ocean Club - The Ivy, Sydney again delivers well on the night front.
Recommendations:
- World Bar
- The Ivy (Thursdays student night, free entry but expect queues)
- Chinese Laundry
- Century bar (Backpacker central, cheap drinks)
- Sunday nights at Sash (House music)
- Sydney Fest (Usually just after New year)
- Drinks at The Glenmore Hotel
- St. Georges open air cinema with views over the opera house
19. Road trip to feed the Kangaroos in Morisett
20. Wine and Dine at the 360 bar
(A revolving restaurant with 360deg views over Sydney)
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Did I miss something?
If you know a hotspot that you think should be in this top 20, let me know below and make sure noone else misses out!
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Thank you for reading, lots of love...
Mollie xxxx
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