Weekend itinerary
48 hours in Sydney
The perfect weekend, hour by hour — where to eat, drink, explore and stay. Every stop is one of our highest-rated Sydney spots, so you can just turn up.
Friday
Evening
Dinner to kick off the weekend
Makaveli Bondi Bondi71Highly-rated cafe in Bondi Beach with a 5-star rating from over 1400 reviews.
DetailsNightcap
A drink nearby
Papa Gede's Bar | Cocktail Bar Sydney Sydney CBD68Intimate hangout with voodoo-themed decor, offering inventive cocktails, spirits and monthly comedy.
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Saturday
Morning
Coffee first
homage specialty coffee Parramatta69Specialty coffee café in Parramatta's George Street precinct, highly regarded by a large customer base.
DetailsLate morning
Get outdoors
Freshwater Beach Sydney CBD68Protected beach in Freshwater with calm swimming waters and a 50-metre saltwater pool.
DetailsLunch
Lunch with a view
Alegre Bar and Dining Darling Harbour70Alegre Bar and Dining is a bar located at King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour, Sydney, with a 4.8-star rating from over 3400 reviews.
DetailsAfternoon
Soak up the culture
Art Gallery of New South Wales Sydney CBD68Contemporary, modern & indigenous art displayed in a classical-style building, founded in 1871.
DetailsEvening
The big night-out dinner
6HEAD Sydney The Rocks67Industrial-chic eatery spotlighting steak & seafood, plus a robust wine list & Sydney Harbour views.
DetailsNight
Out on the town
Sydney Opera House Sydney CBD70Iconic waterfront arts centre hosting opera, theatre, music and dance performances, with guided tours available.
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Sunday
Morning
A long, lazy brunch
Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills Surry Hills66Bakeries in Surry Hills, Sydney.
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