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Sydney in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Sydney lets you add wildlife or wine. Here is how to spend three perfect days in the Harbour City — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Harbour icons
  2. 2Day 2: Blue Mountains
  3. 3Day 3: Wildlife or wine
  4. 4Harbour, mountains & more

Day 1: harbour icons

See the Opera House and take a cruise.

Day 2: Blue Mountains

Visit the Three Sisters and Scenic World.

Day 3: wildlife or wine

Meet koalas at Taronga or tour the Hunter Valley.

Sydney in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Sydney?
Three days is ideal — the harbour icons on day one, the Blue Mountains on day two, and wildlife at Taronga or the Hunter Valley wineries on day three, covering harbour, mountains and more.
What is the best day trip from Sydney for 3 days?
The Blue Mountains are the most spectacular, the Hunter Valley the most relaxing, and a wildlife tour the best for meeting koalas and kangaroos; all are rewarding from Sydney.
How do I plan a 3-day Sydney itinerary?
Spend day one on the harbour icons, day two in the Blue Mountains, and day three on wildlife or the Hunter Valley, booking the Opera House, BridgeClimb and tours ahead.