Neighborhoods to visit

Many & the Northern Beaches | local surf vibe, on a Sunday grab takeaway and a drink and go chill at “the office”. Ask a local where it is.

The Eastern Suburbs | I would do the Coastal Walk starting at Coogee (grab a coffee at Coogee Pavillion) and head north. You will stop at all the best beaches along the way including Clovelly, Bronte, Tamarama and then ending at Bondi Beach. Be sure to stop and take a photo of the pools at Bondi Icebergs. If you are still looking for something, The Bucket List on Bondi Beach is also a great spot for lunch, sunset drinks or a night out.

Newtown | The more ‘hipster’ part of Sydney. Go here for some of the best coffee, cocktails and second hand shopping! You will definitely run into some live music somewhere along the way.

Paddington | So picturesque! The slightly hilly, curvy streets allow for the prettiest architecture. You will find some of the houses to still be houses, some are now boutiques and some are restaurants. Either way, Five Ways in Paddington is a great place to start. If you are looking for more shopping, just head up to Oxford Street.

Places to Eat

Mary’s - best burgers (veggie burger made in house as well)

Watson’s Bay Hotel - great scene

Bangkok Bites - veggie Thai

Day Sites to See

Harbor Bridge - you can walk across it!

Toronga Zoo - when else do you get to see giraffs with the Opera House in the background?

Sydney Opera House - of course!

Double Bay - to have a swim more in a harbour

Cremorne Point - great view of the city

Bronte Swing

Glebe Markets - only on Saturdays

Royal Botanical Gardens

Royal National Park

Then to venture a bit south, you hit the magnificent Royal National Park, best places are -

Figure 8 Rock Pools

Mermaids

Wedding Cake Rock

Macquarie Pass

Wattamolla

I recommend having a car