Monday, June 29, 2015

10 Best Budget Friendly Things to do in Sydney, Australia

1.  Stay in a Hostel
If you're flying from the United States, a round trip ticket is going to set you back quite a bit.  One way to offset the cost is to stay in a hostel.  Hostels aren't for everybody obviously, but they are a great option for traveling on a budget.  Hostels can be found for less than 40$ a night, making a week long stay more than feasible.


2. Bondi Beach Coastal Walk
Bondi Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the world and for good reason.  Take this walk up many steps and cliffs for some great views, and enjoy the beautiful beach while you're here.

3. Check out Beautiful Sydney Harbour
This picturesque setting is home to the Sydney Opera House and views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.  If you like architecture the bridge and the Opera House should keep you interested.  Enjoy watching the many boats and ferries moving around the harbour.  There might not be a better place in the world to enjoy a quick bite to eat.

4. Royal Botanic Gardens
This free garden is within walking distance to the Opera House.  The flowers here are breathtaking in the right season, and you can get some amazing views and pictures of the Opera House and bridge from here.

5. Manly Ferry
The Ferry to Manly is one of the best deals going in the harbour.  The 12$ round trip ticket gets you great views of the harbour and the ocean and takes you out the the beautiful northern beach area of Sydney.
6. Darling Harbour
This harbour contains many tourist attractions and shopping spots.  While shopping could set you back, this harbour is a people watching paradise.
7.  Grab a Bite From Playfair Cafe
This nice sandwich shop in The Rocks is a cheap place to get great food. Its also located in one of the bnest Sydney neighborhoods, The Rocks.
8. Have a Drink in The Rocks 
One of the best neighborhoods in Sydney, The Rocks is an amazing place to eat, drink, be merry, and make tons of new friends.  If you like having a night on the town, there is no better place then The Rocks.
9. Find a Group and Try the Mission Room Escape
This is a much higher priced activity then most of my recommendations, but 9 people can get in at a little over 30$ each.  This great activity has you solving a mystery and riddles to escape the room in a set amount of time. There might not be a more exciting thing to do in Sydney.
10. Visit St. Mary's Cathedral
This beautiful cathedral is a great example of gothic architecture, and has some beautiful stained glass windows that will wow any visitor.


Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and any traveler will be amazed by all its beauty.  Don't be scared of the flight price, because there are many cheap places to stay, cheap food to eat, and cheap sights to see.  Any trip to Sydney will be a memorable one.

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