Australia 7-Day Free & Easy Itinerary

City walks, wildlife, and coastal hikes—maximize your Aussie adventure! 📍 Days 1-4: Melbourne 🏨 Stay: The Victoria Hotel (next to Chinatown, free shuttle to Great Ocean Road tours). 🚃 Transport: Free trams in CBD (no Myki card needed). Skip SkyBus—Uber/Didi to airport (~AUD 35). 🌆 Highlights: Hosier Lane graffiti | Queen Victoria Market Great Ocean Road Day Trip (12 Apostles + Loch Ard Gorge). 📍 Day 5: Sydney City Walk 🚶 Route: Circular Quay → Opera House → Royal Botanic Garden → The Rocks. 🌉 Night: Opera House light show. 📍 Day 6: Taronga Zoo + Sunset 🦘 Morning: Bus to zoo (book tickets early) → Ferry back (harbor views!). 🌇 Evening: Observatory Hill for sunset → Opera Bar cocktails. 📍 Day 7: Bondi to Coogee Walk 🏖️ Must-Do: 3hr coastal hike (start at Bondi Icebergs Pool). Bus back from Coogee. ☀️ Pro Tip: Go on a sunny day—turquoise water = unreal photos! 📍 Day 8: Sydney Uni + Seafood + Shopping 🎓 Morning: Sydney University (Hogwarts vibes!). 🦞 Lunch: Fish Market (try lobster rolls!). 🛍️ Afternoon: Birkenhead Point Outlet (30% off UGGs!). 💰 Budget Hacks Transport: Tap Visa card on trains/buses (no Opal card needed). Rideshare: Use Didi (cheaper than Uber with new-user coupons). #AustraliaTravel #SydneyVibes #MelbourneDiaries