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The unofficial capital of Aussie {did you know its not?!}, Sydney is an unreal city with A LOT to offer, we love Sydney for its iconic landmarks {hello Opera House}, its city vibes and beachy escapes. The perfect place to start or end your east coast adventure you’ll have plenty to do in Sydney whether its checking out the galleries and museums, hitting up the foodie spots, enjoying the nightlife of the city or just cruising around and city sites. You can easily get to the legendary Bondi Beach, Manly Beach or Coogee from the Sydney which are awesome to visit for the day!
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Of the Opera House
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Sydney is an epic place to explore as a backpacker, get out into the city and get walking! Check out our tips below to make the most of the city:
1-3 Days
If you are only in Sydney for a few days we recommend staying in a hostel thats central and head straight for the opera house and circular quay. Get around by train or bus and book a day trip out to Blue Mountains and head via train/bus to Bondi Beach for a beach day!
4 Days +
If you’ve planned to stay in Sydney for longer than 4 days we recommend staying for half your time in the centre of the city and go on a walking tour, chill in the Botanic Gardens, head out to the Blue Mountains, eat and drink your way around, enjoy happy hour at Darling Harbour. And the other half of your time visit the beaches, each one could take a day, staying in Bondi is epic, the hostels are right on the beach and enjoy the Bondi vibe before heading to your next spot.
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