With its iconic architecture like the Sydney Opera House, a laid-back attitude that other cities can only dream of recreating, and pristine beaches, there’s more of Sydney to fall in love with than you could squeeze into a day. But luckily, with a local insider to guide you, you’ll make the most of your time!

Whether you stroll along Coogee Beach, take the ferry to upmarket Balmain for lunch at a heritage pub, or choose among cozy wine bars for a glass of Aussie red in artsy Paddington, sun-soaked relaxation is what locals (and now you, too) do best. From hiking through the bush on the Manly to Spit coastal walk to exploring boho stores and contemporary galleries, you’ll experience a taste of Sydney’s city-to-surf culture.

In central Sydney’s vibrant Darling Harbor area, you’ll be perfectly positioned to get to some of the city’s most iconic locations – whether you go by metro, foot, or ferry!

You might move into the trendy inner west suburbs a mile out of the CBD to browse bookshops and galleries in village-like Glebe or check out bohemian Newtown’s street art and hipster boutiques, or perhaps you’ll sail east across sparkling waters to the beaches that put Sydney on the map, like Manly and Bondi – relaxed hubs of laidback Sydneysiders surfing and sipping craft beer at the local bars.

And as the sun sets and the water changes to shades of silver and orange, you could hop on the ferry from nearby Watson Bay back to the harbor.