Sydney & Gold Coast 5-Day Trip
Three Sydney days of harbour and coast, then two Gold Coast days of surf and theme parks — 1h20 apart by air.
Days
5 days
Budget
800 AUD
Style
Relaxed
Destination
Sydney
Multi-CityBeachesFamily
Trip overview
- The harbour then the surf strip
- The Three Sisters' cliffs
- Whale season offshore
Best time to visit
October–April is beach season north; Sydney is swimmable December–March.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Sydney — harbour & Bondi
- 🎭09:00The Opera House & the coastal walk
- 🎭
Day 2 · Sydney — Blue Mountains
- ⛰️08:00The Three Sisters & Scenic World
- ⛰️
Day 3 · Fly to the Gold Coast
- ✈️09:301h20 flight
- 🏄12:30Burleigh Heads' surf & the headland
- ✈️
Day 4 · Gold Coast — parks or whales
- 🎢09:00Movie World or the whale boat (Jun–Oct)
- 🎢
Day 5 · Departure
- ✈️09:30The beach morning & OOL
- ✈️
Budget
Estimated total cost: 800 AUD for 5 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- October–April is beach season north; Sydney is swimmable December–March.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Sydney are tourist-friendly.
Recommended restaurants
🥐
Bourke Street Bakery
Sydney · $
🌊
Rick Shores
Burleigh ocean dining · $$$
🍟
Beachfront fish & chips
Every night · $
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