A guide to Sydney
Explore Sydney by ferry, on foot and along the coast, with a harbor that ties the city together.
- Article
- Best for
- Harbour, beaches, and coast walks
- When to go
- September to November, or March to May
- Suggested pace
- Four days
About Sydney
Sydney is built around its harbour and its beaches, and the coastal walks between them are the best way to see it. Three days covers the city; the Blue Mountains add a fourth worth taking.
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Melbourne
Melbourne is the counterweight to Sydney: laneways, coffee, and galleries instead of a harbour.
Laneways, coffee, and the Great Ocean Road