If you don’t want to drive or catch the train to the Blue Mountains go on an organised day tour to the Blue Mountains. Be picked up at your accommodation, be driven to the mountains and taken to all the best places to see. You can book a tour to the Blue Mountains here.
Day 7 – Get to Know other Parts of Sydney
Some suggestions of what to see and do for your last day on a week in Sydney itinerary.
- Shop till you drop at Queen Victoria Building.
- See the architecture of Sydney Town Hall, across from the Queen Victoria Building.
- Visit Central Train Station. Opened on 4 August 1906, Central Station is a grand building.
- Discover some of the inner East and West suburbs such as Newton, St Peters and Enmore. The streets of these suburbs are full of old Victorian terrace houses and buildings and places offering cheap eats. You may even see some street art in these suburbs, but I don’t think it compares to Melbourne’s Laneway Street Art – find out for yourself when you visit Melbourne.
- Walk through Martin Place, seeing the Cenotaph before walking across Macquarie Street to the Conservatory of Music and into the Royal Botanic Gardens.
- Get the highest views of Sydney from Sydney Tower Eye. On a clear day you can see as far as the Blue Mountains. Maybe have a meal in the rotating buffet/bar or walk out onto the observation deck. Possibly do the Skywalk Experience, known as Sydney’s highest outdoor adventure! You can book your ticket here.
- Take a train and bus ride to Kurnell.
Organise Your Sydney Holiday
Now you know how to spend your one week in Sydney, you will need to organise it.
Best Time to Visit Sydney
Anytime is a good time to visit Sydney as the Harbour is pretty spectacular in all seasons and weathers!
Summer in Sydney is December to February. This is when the weather is hottest and many people spend their days at the beach. Sydney is very busy at this time as it is school summer holiday and people are out and about enjoying the great weather. On your first trip to Sydney, and are here for New Year’s Eve you must find a spot around the Harbour to enjoy the fireworks display.
Spring in Sydney is September to November. The weather is warming up in Spring and you also see the finals of the winter football season. It can be pleasant walking around the city during this time.
Autumn in Sydney is March to May. The weather is starting to cool down during this time, with cool mornings, but mostly pleasant days.
Winter in Sydney is June to August. The weather can be very cold in Sydney during this time and you will need a coat.
Where to Stay in Sydney – Best Places
There are plenty of accommodation types in Sydney and it will depend on your budget as to what you choose. Some recommendations.
Hostels: Sydney Harbour YHA is the best hostel in Sydney mainly because of its fabulous rooftop terrace overlooking Sydney Harbour. The rooms are also comfortable and there is a very social backpacker vibe. Get pricing, availability and book your bed here.
Budget Hotel: The Wynyard Hotel is a clean budget hotel. Near Wynyard train station it is within walking distance of all the main attractions or a train ride to Circular Quay. Get pricing, availability and book your room here.
Mid-range Hotel: I have stayed a couple of times at Sir Stamford and like it because it is close to Circular Quay. Get pricing, availability and book your room here.
Splurge Hotel with a View of Sydney Harbour: Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel Circular Quay – get pricing, availability and book your room here.
Sydney Holiday Unit: If visiting Sydney with kids having an apartment with a kitchen to make meals is a good budget saving option. Check out Adina Apartments, Darling Harbour – get pricing, availability and to book your unit here.
How to Get Around Sydney – Opal Card
Having used Sydney transport for many years I think that the Sydney transport system works rather well. The system of buses and trains take you all over the city, and particularly to all the destinations mentioned in this Sydney 1 week itinerary. To use Sydney’s public transport system, get yourself an Opal Card.It will save you money and time. You load the card with credit and when you tap on and off a dollar amount is taken from the card to cover the cost of your journey.
Don’t Forget Travel Insurance
Whether you are spending 7 days in Sydney or embarking on a lengthy trip around Australia, don’t forget travel insurance. Get a quote for afford travel insurance from WorldNomads or SafetyWing.
Are You Ready for Your Ultimate Sydney Itinerary, 7 days
Is a week in Sydney enough time? Yes, to see all the iconic sites it absolutely yes. If you have more time, you could easily visit many other places in Sydney plus do a few day trips to places like the Hunter Valley wine region. Or down the south coast to Kiama to see the blowholes. But first, you need to tick all the iconic spots of Sydney off your list first, and this 7 day Sydney itinerary will help you do that. Happy discovering my home town of Sydney.
After 7 days spent in Sydney, where to next? What about Canberra? Melbourneor theGold Coast?
