Sydney Solo Travel Guide (4D3N Relaxed Version) for Students
1. Accommodation π Stayed at a Central Sydney hostel (great transport links & supermarkets nearby). If booking hotels, check Google Maps for transport accessibility first! 2. Transport π Options: Train, Bus, Ferry, Light Rail (Tram) β covers 90% of attractions. Tap on/off with a contactless credit card (no Opal card needed!). 3. Itinerary π Day 1: Iconic Landmarks β Queen Victoria Building (QVB) β Sydney Town Hall β Opera House & Harbour Bridge β Evening: Visit Circular Quay (worldβs most scenic train station π). πΈ Hidden Gem: Hickson Road Reserve (less crowded, epic Opera House shots!). Day 2: Culture & Sunset Cruise β Australian Museum β St Maryβs Cathedral β Art Gallery of NSW β Royal Botanic Garden (Mrs. Macquarieβs Chair photo spot!) β Night Ferry Ride: Board at Circular Quay Wharf 5 (Pyrmont Bay route). 30-min scenic loop β harbour lights are magical! β¨ Day 3: Beach & Shopping β Bondi Beach (bus ride with coastal views πποΈ). β Westfield Sydney (mall with all major brands ποΈ). β Dinner in Chinatown π₯’. Day 4: Chill Citywalk & Sunset β Morning: Shopping in CBD β University of Sydney (Hogwarts vibes π°). β Afternoon: Newtown (Jay Chouβs fave Black Star Pastry π cake!). β Sunset: Observatory Hill Park β best city views at golden hour! π π° Budget Tips: Hostels = ~$30-50 AUD/night. Ferries/trains cost ~$4 AUD per trip. Free attractions: Botanic Garden, Observatory Hill, beaches! #AustraliaTravel #SydneyOnABudget #SoloTravel #BackpackingAustralia #TravelNow πβοΈ