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Sydney with a day in Katoomba

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Submitted by Blue Ridge Notes
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Route and nights

  1. Sydney6 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
7
Nights
6
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
41

Days by place

Sydney
6
Katoomba
1

Hotels and other stays

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
6 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
17
Activity
16
Ground transport
4
Lodging
2
Rail
2

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Sydney
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel The Rocks, Sydney

    Skip the walk if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
Day 2 Sydney
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
  2. to · Activity Walk the public approaches to Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House

    Compare the building from Circular Quay and from the forecourt.

  3. to · Activity Choose an Opera House tour if booked, or follow the Bennelong Point waterfront Sydney Opera House

    Use the time on your booking and leave time to reach the meeting point.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Sydney Opera House
  5. to · Activity Follow the Royal Botanic Garden paths toward Mrs Macquarie’s Chair Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

    Check garden gates and turn back sooner in strong heat or rain.

  6. to · Activity Return to Circular Quay via the waterfront Circular Quay, Sydney
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
Day 3 Sydney
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward the fish market from Circular Quay Sydney Fish Market

    Confirm the visitor entrance and transit stop for your date.

  3. to · Activity Browse seafood stalls before choosing lunch Sydney Fish Market

    Check whether displayed prices are per portion or by weight.

  4. to · Meal Have a seafood lunch at the market Sydney Fish Market
  5. to · Activity Take a short walk through waterfront parks around Blackwattle Bay Blackwattle Bay, Sydney

    Check for path closures and shorten the route in exposed weather.

  6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
Day 4 Katoomba
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
  2. to · Rail Travel to Katoomba and connect to Echo Point Katoomba Station

    Check rail works, return times, and the local bus or taxi connection.

  3. to · Activity Visit Echo Point if visibility and access allow Echo Point Lookout, Katoomba

    Use a town or gallery stop during fog, closures, or hazardous weather.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch in Katoomba Katoomba, New South Wales
  5. to · Activity Choose one open lookout or a short town walk Katoomba, New South Wales

    Check park alerts before setting out. Leave a buffer for the return train.

  6. to · Rail Return to Sydney Katoomba Station
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
Day 5 Sydney
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
  2. to · Ground transport Travel to Bondi Beach for the coastal route Bondi Beach, Sydney

    If the coastal track is closed or the weather is poor, use a short Royal Botanic Garden or Circular Quay walk instead.

  3. to · Activity Walk an open section of the coast toward Tamarama or Bronte Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, Sydney

    Pick a turnaround point and allow for stairs, sun, and any closures.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, Sydney
  5. to · Activity Take a shorter beachfront walk or rest at Bronte Bronte Beach, Sydney

    Check surf and beach guidance before entering the water.

  6. to · Ground transport Return toward Circular Quay Circular Quay, Sydney
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
Day 6 Sydney
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
  2. to · Activity Walk through the Domain to the gallery The Domain, Sydney
  3. to · Activity Choose one collection at the Art Gallery of New South Wales Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

    Check the current exhibitions and which building hosts them.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
  5. to · Activity Visit a second gallery or return through the Domain Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
  6. to · Meal Have an early dinner before the performance Circular Quay, Sydney

    If you do not book a show, choose a later dinner and keep the evening open.

  7. to · Activity Allow time for a performance if booked Sydney Opera House

    Use the venue and running time on your ticket. Dinner stays separate if you have no performance.

Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
Day 7 Sydney
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk The Rocks, Sydney
  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Circular Quay, Sydney

    Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.

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Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Sydney

    Open map for Sydney
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel The Rocks, Sydney

      Skip the walk if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
  2. Day 2

    Sydney

    Open map for Sydney
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    2. to · Activity Walk the public approaches to Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House

      Compare the building from Circular Quay and from the forecourt.

    3. to · Activity Choose an Opera House tour if booked, or follow the Bennelong Point waterfront Sydney Opera House

      Use the time on your booking and leave time to reach the meeting point.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Sydney Opera House
    5. to · Activity Follow the Royal Botanic Garden paths toward Mrs Macquarie’s Chair Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

      Check garden gates and turn back sooner in strong heat or rain.

    6. to · Activity Return to Circular Quay via the waterfront Circular Quay, Sydney
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
  3. Day 3

    Sydney

    Open map for Sydney
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward the fish market from Circular Quay Sydney Fish Market

      Confirm the visitor entrance and transit stop for your date.

    3. to · Activity Browse seafood stalls before choosing lunch Sydney Fish Market

      Check whether displayed prices are per portion or by weight.

    4. to · Meal Have a seafood lunch at the market Sydney Fish Market
    5. to · Activity Take a short walk through waterfront parks around Blackwattle Bay Blackwattle Bay, Sydney

      Check for path closures and shorten the route in exposed weather.

    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
  4. Day 4

    Katoomba

    Open map for Katoomba
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    2. to · Rail Travel to Katoomba and connect to Echo Point Katoomba Station

      Check rail works, return times, and the local bus or taxi connection.

    3. to · Activity Visit Echo Point if visibility and access allow Echo Point Lookout, Katoomba

      Use a town or gallery stop during fog, closures, or hazardous weather.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch in Katoomba Katoomba, New South Wales
    5. to · Activity Choose one open lookout or a short town walk Katoomba, New South Wales

      Check park alerts before setting out. Leave a buffer for the return train.

    6. to · Rail Return to Sydney Katoomba Station
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
  5. Day 5

    Sydney

    Open map for Sydney
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to Bondi Beach for the coastal route Bondi Beach, Sydney

      If the coastal track is closed or the weather is poor, use a short Royal Botanic Garden or Circular Quay walk instead.

    3. to · Activity Walk an open section of the coast toward Tamarama or Bronte Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, Sydney

      Pick a turnaround point and allow for stairs, sun, and any closures.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, Sydney
    5. to · Activity Take a shorter beachfront walk or rest at Bronte Bronte Beach, Sydney

      Check surf and beach guidance before entering the water.

    6. to · Ground transport Return toward Circular Quay Circular Quay, Sydney
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
  6. Day 6

    Sydney

    Open map for Sydney
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    2. to · Activity Walk through the Domain to the gallery The Domain, Sydney
    3. to · Activity Choose one collection at the Art Gallery of New South Wales Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

      Check the current exhibitions and which building hosts them.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
    5. to · Activity Visit a second gallery or return through the Domain Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
    6. to · Meal Have an early dinner before the performance Circular Quay, Sydney

      If you do not book a show, choose a later dinner and keep the evening open.

    7. to · Activity Allow time for a performance if booked Sydney Opera House

      Use the venue and running time on your ticket. Dinner stays separate if you have no performance.

    Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular QuaySydney
  7. Day 7

    Sydney

    Open map for Sydney
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Circular Quay, Sydney
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk The Rocks, Sydney
    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Circular Quay, Sydney

      Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.