Sydney 6D5N Leisure Trip Guide | Autumn Escape
🗺️ Itinerary Snapshot Day 1️⃣: Sydney Harbour + Taronga Zoo Fresh off the flight, explored the harbor and zoo. 🐨 Tip: Animal sightings depend on luck—some were napping! Day 2️⃣: Free Attractions Marathon 🏛️ Route: Sydney Uni → Hyde Park → Australian Museum → St Mary’s Cathedral → Art Gallery of NSW → Mrs Macquarie’s Chair → Darling Harbour fireworks (Saturdays only!). 🚌 Transport hack: Bus 441 to Macquarie’s Chair (runs AM/PM only). Day 3️⃣: Shopping + Night Cruise 🛍️ QVB + The Rocks Market (weekend-only, budget-friendly finds). 🚢 Sunset ferry: Took F4 from Wharf 5, Circular Quay for day-to-night views. Day 4️⃣: Blue Mountains Tour 🌿 Highlights: Lincoln’s Rock, Leura/Katoomba towns, Echo Point, Three Sisters. Easiest with a guided tour! Day 5️⃣: Harbor Hopping 📸 Photo day! Watson’s Bay → Diamond Bay → Rose Bay → Bondi (ferry + bus). Day 6️⃣: Fly Home ❗ Pro Tips 1️⃣ Opal Card? Skip if you have contactless Visa/Mastercard (no leftover balance hassle!). 2️⃣ Night cruises = chilly! Pack a jacket (September winds bite!). ✅ Food Recs 1️⃣ Cook & Archies: Cozy vibe, killer shakshuka. 2️⃣ Bay Cafe Watsons Bay: Free omelet samples + harbor views. 3️⃣ Boon Cafe: Skip the fried rice, but coconut ice cream + pandan jelly = 🥥💚. #AustraliaTravel #SydneyDiaries #BlueMountains #HarborViews #TravelSmart 🌏✨