09:00 - 11:00120 minMuseum
Australian Museum
1 William St, Darlinghurst
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
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Sydney — First-Time Trip in 5 Days
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Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 590 m
11:08 - 12:1870 minMuseum
Hyde Park Barracks
Queens Square, Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Former prison providing a glimpse into the lives of convicts & orphans who dwelt there in the 1800s.
Walk (under walking limit) · 5 min · 390 m
12:23 - 14:03100 minAttraction
Sydney Tower Eye
Westfield Sydney, Level 5/108 Market St, Sydney
Landmark tower building with a 4-D cinema, observation deck & outdoor viewing platform.
Walk (under walking limit) · 9 min · 700 m
14:12 - 15:0250 minAttraction
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney
Glass viewing tunnels allow patrons to observe Australia's freshwater & marine aquatic environments.
Walk (under walking limit) · 7 min · 540 m
15:09 - 15:3930 minShopping
Queen Victoria Building
455 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
George McRae-designed building in a Romanesque style and now housing a varied collection of stores.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 570 m
15:47 - 16:4255 minMuseum
Madame Tussauds Sydney
1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
09:00 - 10:50110 minAttraction
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point
Longstanding fun park reopened in 2004 after redevelopment, including a big top & a Ferris wheel.
Walk (under walking limit) · 8 min · 580 m
10:58 - 11:4850 minAttraction
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Hbr Brg, Sydney NSW, Australia
Iconic structure opened in 1932, offering a BridgeClimb & the Pylon Lookout, hosting exhibitions.
Walk (under walking limit) · 9 min · 710 m
11:57 - 13:52115 minAttraction
BridgeClimb Sydney
3 Cumberland St, The Rocks
Tour company guiding visitors on climbs up the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for stunning city views.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 170 m
13:55 - 14:3540 minMuseum
The Rocks Discovery Museum
2/8 Kendall Ln, The Rocks
Small museum with artifacts & interactive exhibits spotlighting the history of The Rocks area.
Walk (under walking limit) · 6 min · 400 m
14:41 - 15:2140 minNature
Observatory Hill Park
1001 Upper Fort St, Millers Point NSW 2000
Grassy park with sweeping harbour & bridge views, plus public artwork, a rotunda & tennis court.
Walk (under walking limit) · 6 min · 430 m
15:27 - 16:1750 minMuseum
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
140 George St, The Rocks
Cutting-edge Australian & international contemporary art in a grand, waterside art deco building.
09:00 - 10:3090 minMuseum
Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray St, Darling Hbr, Sydney
Harbourside attraction with naval vessels, a replica of Cook's Endeavor and temporary exhibitions.
Walk (under walking limit) · 10 min · 730 m
10:40 - 11:3050 minAttraction
Darling Harbour
Sydney
Waterfront destination housing many of Sydney's major attractions & hosting large-scale events.
Walk (under walking limit) · 21 min · 1.7 km
11:51 - 13:41110 minMuseum
Chau Chak Wing Museum
University Pl, Camperdown NSW 2050, Australia
Chau Chak Wing Museum is a Museum in Sydney.
Drive (over walking limit) · 13 min · 4.0 km
13:54 - 14:5965 minAttraction
Sydney Observatory
1003 Upper Fort St, Millers Point NSW 2000
Historical, hilltop site with harbour views featuring an observatory & planetarium with films.
Walk (under walking limit) · 17 min · 1.4 km
15:16 - 15:5135 minNature
Pirrama Park
Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009
Grassy, 1.8-hectare park on the harbour with a sheltered bay, playground & areas for picnics & BBQs.
Walk (under walking limit) · 24 min · 1.9 km
16:15 - 17:2570 minAttraction
Customs House
31 Alfred St, Sydney
Built in 1845, this former customs house now hosts history exhibits, a bar, a restaurant & more.
09:00 - 10:55115 minMuseum
Museum of Sydney
Cnr Bridge Street &, Phillip St, Sydney
Modern museum built over Australia’s first Government House & celebrating the diversity of the city.
Walk (under walking limit) · 3 min · 200 m
10:58 - 11:5355 minMuseum
Justice and Police Museum
Cnr Phillip St &, Albert St, Sydney
Set in an 1890s police station, this interactive museum explores Sydney's criminal & forensic past.
Walk (under walking limit) · 10 min · 740 m
12:03 - 13:43100 minAttraction
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music & dance, plus guided tours.
Walk (under walking limit) · 11 min · 830 m
13:54 - 14:5460 minAttraction
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney
Sandstone bench carved by convicts in 1811 for the then-governor's wife, offering harbour views.
Drive (over walking limit) · 10 min · 2.6 km
15:04 - 15:4440 minNature
Blues Point Reserve
Blues Point Rd, North Sydney
Bayfront park with a nautical-themed playground, fig trees, picnic tables & harbour views.
Walk (under walking limit) · 12 min · 890 m
15:56 - 16:3640 minPark
Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Lavender St, Lavender Bay NSW 2060, Australia
Local artist’s small, romantic oasis, open to the public for picnics, walks & harbour views.
09:00 - 10:2080 minPark
Koala Park Sanctuary Sydney
84 Castle Hill Rd, West Pennant Hills NSW 2125, Australia
10-acre park with rainforest & eucalyptus groves for koalas, kangaroos & other Australian animals.
Drive (over walking limit) · 29 min · 26.0 km
10:49 - 11:3445 minNature
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney
Unique zoo featuring native animals in walk-through habitats, plus daily shows & feeding sessions.
Drive (over walking limit) · 19 min · 6.1 km
11:53 - 13:1885 minPark
Sydney Park
416 Sydney Park Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia
Grassy, 40-hectare park featuring landscaped gardens & wetlands, plus historical kilns & chimneys.
Drive (over walking limit) · 17 min · 8.7 km
13:35 - 14:2550 minPark
Cooper Park
Suttie Rd, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023, Australia
Dog-friendly park with rainforest trails, plus picnic facilities, tennis courts & a cricket pitch.
Drive (over walking limit) · 15 min · 4.8 km
14:40 - 15:0525 minBar
The Cliff Dive
Basement, 16/18 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Popular tiki bar focusing on cocktails & rum, with colourful art on the walls, booths & DJs.
Drive (over walking limit) · 30 min · 16.7 km
15:35 - 16:4065 minPark
Bicentennial Park
Australia Ave, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia
Public park with a lake, fields & trees, plus playground, trails, cafe & 17-m. observation platform.