YOUR FIRST 24 HOURS IN SYDNEY

G’day, mate. You’ll hear that a lot in Sydney. No wonder we have been voted the world’s friendliest city.

After you land the Sydney Central Business District (CBD) is a short hop from the international/domestic airport. You can stop in Sydney for a short and sweet visit. Incredibly, it is totally possible to pack in some of the city’s best sights in just 24 hours by catching a train with your OPAL card in hand. You can spend a memorable 24 Hours In Sydney. Remember #YouGottaLoveSydney!

Early morning

Manly Beach

You’ve just landed at Kingsford Smith Airport. What to do? First off, collect an OPAL card from the ticket counter or the local newsagency and hop on a train that will take you directly into the CBD (approximately a 15-minute trip). Tip: tap on and tap off at your destination.

Why get an OPAL card you ask? You can use it on trains, buses. trams and ferries. And the best thing? It is capped at $16.30 per day. If you stay longer, then you pay no more than $50 in any 7-day period. Cool, huh? And Google will give you access to timetables.

Get off at Circular Quay station. Proceed to wharf number 3 where a ferry departs every 30 minutes to Manly. If you have yet to visit Manly it is one of Sydney’s most beautiful beaches within walking distance from the Manly ferry terminus. Head east along The Corso directly to the beach. Admire people of all ages in their swimmers/bathers as they shop. (Can you guess what a budgie smuggler is?) Great place to get Aussie souvenirs or visit one of the many pubs to take the edge off. Too early for you? Then enjoy breakfast by the sea before you head back to the city CBD. Please do not feed the seagulls. They have become too bold for comfort. Allow at least 2 hours for your return trip.

Mid-Morning

Sydney Harbour