Many think Sydney is the capital city of Australia but actually it isn’t. Canberra is the capital city. But this city isn’t as popular as the Harbour City Sydney. There are a lot of things to do and visit while you’re in Sydney. But many days/nights do you need to see it all?
Sydney – how many days?
We would recommend to spend at least 3 days in Sydney but count some extra days to see the surroundings of this beautiful city like Bondi beach. Sydney has a lot to offer like climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Make sure you have enough time to discover it all.
Where is Sydney located?
Sydney is located in the region New south Wales in the South East of Australia. It’s a 900km drive from Brisbane or a 1.400km drive from Adelaide. Australia is enormously big (like the same size of Europe). So the distance between the largest cities are big.
Best time to visit Sydney
Now you know how many days you’ll need to visit Sydney, you should also know what’s the best time to go there. The seasons in Australia are different then in the USA and then in Europe.
Spring: September – November
Summer: December – Februari
Automn: March – May
Winter: June – August
Next to that you have different climates in Australia. The best time to visit Sydney are in their spring (September – November) and automn (March – May). During the summer periods it can be too hot to visit. And during the winter it can be colder. But the temperatures during their winter aren’t that low. It can still be between 15 and 20 degrees Celcius.
Where to stay in Sydney
Planning your trip to Sydney then we recommend to book a good accommodation. You’ll need a good sleep in order to spend a lot of time in the city. We’ve selected some interesting accommodations where you can stay.
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Lowest rates for the best accommodations in Sydney
We, and other travelers, recommend to book your accommodations in the Sydney Center Business District (CBD).
What to do in Sydney
Now you know how many days you need to spend in Sydney, you’ll probably looking for things to do in Sydney.
Read more: Fun things to do in Sydney
Some recommendations when you’re in Sydney:
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Sydney Opera House
- Bondi beach
- Coastal Walk (Bondi – Coogee)
If you have an extra day to spend in Sydney, you should definitely visit the Blue Mountains.