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best bites, boutiques, and beaches down under: first time in sydney, australia 🐚
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items as a type-a travel maximalist i always curated packed itineraries to get the best bang for my buck – especially with only 2 days to spare in sydney! hit the same show-stopping highlights that i did in this theatrical harbor city for the ultimate firs...
find the full travel guide here: https://www.destination195.com/destinations/2-days-in-sydney
find the full travel guide here: https://www.destination195.com/destinations/2-days-in-sydney
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good eats 😋
shop 'til you drop 🛍️
things to do in sydney 🌊
good eats 😋
everywhere i ate during my 2 days in sydney – this carefully curated list hits on a range of cuisines from australian cafe culture to coveted haunts the city is known for. beginning at the top of the list and working your way down follows the order i...
rustic diner with gourmet stacks catered to every kind of sweet tooth — from fruity lemon meringue to the decadent devil’s delight 🥞
Pancakes On The Rocks
upscale modern japanese cuisine with interactive kaunta seki counter seating 🍣
Saké The Rocks, Sydney
michelin-level three course meal inside the infamous sydney opera house serving up australian produce and wine in a pre-theatre dinner perfect before catching a show 🍷
Bennelong - Sydney Opera House Restaurant
toasting fresh bagel sandwiches with schmear inside a nautical deli, this is the perfect place to try one of australia’s most controversial delicacies—vegemite 🥯
Lox In A Box
for a lighter breakfast, cali press serves up tasty açaí bowls, veggie juice, and fruit smoothies made from scratch🥤
Cali Press
a breezy beachside cafe perfect for a quick coffee and pastry, with the coastal walk trailhead located just outside the front door! 🐳
Coogee Pavilion Ground Floor
a zany little laboratory where classic flavors of gelato and outlandish seasonal specialities are made fresh daily with raw organic ingredients 🍨
Mapo
an innovative hotel bar-inspired drinkery perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail – especially since they earn a place on the world’s 50 best bars list year after year 🍸
order a lychee martini to have a giant smoke bubble balanced on your glass, paired with a truffle cheese toastie of course!
order a lychee martini to have a giant smoke bubble balanced on your glass, paired with a truffle cheese toastie of course!
Maybe Sammy
serving over 80 larger than life cantonese dishes across two intimate levels, medieval mr. wong’s is a boisterous affair softened with cozy nooks for date nights, dim lighting, and moody jazz 🦆
the peking duck pancakes are a must with either a fried or steamed dim sum platter
the peking duck pancakes are a must with either a fried or steamed dim sum platter
Mr. Wong
shop 'til you drop 🛍️
elevated aussie brands to keep an eye out for whether you're shopping the arcades in the CBD or exploring beachside boutiques in bondi
funky maximalist resin jewelry and homewares
Dinosaur Designs US | Australian Design Studio
not to be confused with the copycat ugg brand licensed in the us – manufactured in the last sheepskin tannery in australia, this is the only place to purchase the real deal if you’re seeking authentic ugg sheepskin boots
UGG Australia® Official | Australian Made, Tanned & Owned ...
playful spunky glassware featuring colorful cocktail motifs inside each glass
Maison Balzac
chic sunny beachside pieces made from high-quality materials and crafted with elevated design elements
KIVARI International | Elevated Resortwear For Your Everyday
the beaded and embroidered bohemian boutique of my dreams
Lucy Folk | Jewellery, Apparel & Accessories
casual daily wear linens exuding the laidback aussie lifestyle
Zulu & Zephyr | Bringing Australian coastal fashion to the ...
clean lines and classic designs create sharp swimwear
SIR. | Separates, Intimates and Ready-to-wear
chunky gold and silver staples to wear with every outfit – specifically made to not tarnish!
Porter Jewelery
cotton heaven, don't bother buying a button down from anywhere else
LMND: Women's Apparel | Discover Premium Cotton Basics.
things to do in sydney 🌊
discover the top cultural sites to explore with 2 days in sydney. following this list from the top down, find thespian sydney highlights to fill your first day and then beachy bondi delights for your second day!
australia’s leading venue for cutting-edge artistic expression, the gallery features a rotating collection of modern exhibits highlighting local artists, both those related to the indigenous aboriginal peoples of the continent and more recent immigra...
Museum of Contemporary Art
a 1891 covered shopping gallery inspired by victorian-era style with a theatrical feel transporting visitors back to the european elegance of the late 19th century ⚜️
dinosaur designs and maison balzac have storefronts inside!
dinosaur designs and maison balzac have storefronts inside!
Strand Arcade
another, much larger romanesque revival arcade. a stylish shopping outing in sydney wouldn’t be complete without a stop here, which features more commonly known global fashion houses along with an ugg australia storefront 🐑
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
following a pre-theater dinner at bennelong, catch a show inside one of the six venues inside. If you’re ever going to attend an opera, you might as well watch one from within the most famous opera house of them all! 🎭
Sydney Opera House
this 3.5 mile paved panoramic path curls around the clifftops of peninsulas and wraps back within the rock pool bays, passing gordon’s bay, clovelly beach, the waverley cemetery, bronte baths, and tamarama beach before curling around mackenzie’s poin...
expect the leisurely route to take 2 hours, especially if you stop for a swim along any of the beaches and baths linked by this coastal walk 👙
expect the leisurely route to take 2 hours, especially if you stop for a swim along any of the beaches and baths linked by this coastal walk 👙
Coogee to Bondi Coastal Walk
dive into the sparkling blue waters of australia’s most iconic swimming club. there’s a good chance you’ve seen photos of this site before, with the crashing waves directly next to the striking pool creating an undeniably aesthetic shot 🏊♀️
Bondi Icebergs
while this short avenue is chock full of beach-inspired boutiques with utterly dreamy pieces, a few extra special aussie brands stood out: kivari, lucy folk, zulu & zephyr, sir., porter, and lmnd 👗
Gould Street
a 1935 heritage-listed amusement park on the northern shore of the harbor. admission to walk is free, however, a rides pass is necessary to enjoy the retro coaster attractions 🎢
even if you don’t go inside the park, this charming ferry route to milsons point is a quick and cheap way to get on the water and see iconic harbor attractions like the sydney opera house and harbour bridge from a new vantage point!
even if you don’t go inside the park, this charming ferry route to milsons point is a quick and cheap way to get on the water and see iconic harbor attractions like the sydney opera house and harbour bridge from a new vantage point!
Luna Park