If you only have one day to spend in Sydney, this is a suggestion allowing you to see an overview of the city before you must depart.

Start at The Rocks for a morning breakfast and enjoy the morning sun sparkling off the waters surrounding the harbour bridge and the opera house. Stroll back to Circular Quay mid-morning to catch a ferry across to Manly. This is a cheap way to see the harbour without having to pay for a cruise. You’ll pass both the harbour bridge and the Opera House, some of the most sought after waterfront housing along the way and Taronga Zoo. The trip will take you half an hour so you can relax and take in the scenery.

Arriving at Manly Wharf, make your way across The Corso to the main beach. Grab some fish and chips for lunch on the way and spend sometime at the beach.

Shortly after lunch, get your return ferry back to Circular Quay. Walk to the opera house to admire the magnificent architecture on your way into the Botanic Gardens. The gardens have a path which will lead you onto Elizabeth St near the Conservatorium. Follow Elizabeth St westwards (away from the harbour) where you will pass the State Library, Sydney hospital, The Domain and St Mary’s Cathedral. Turn right and cross Hyde Park and head towards Sydney Tower.

At the Sydney Tower, buy a ticket for the observation desk and lift yourself up to the best view in Sydney.

After your tour of the tower, get back onto Market St and walk towards George St (away from Hyde Park). You’ll pass the Queen Victoria Building where you can stop to window shop a little, or continue to Darling Harbour. Here you can choose to pay a visit to the aquarium or simply stroll around the Harbour westwards. Following the footpath beyond IMAX theatre will take you to the bustling Chinatown where you can grab some cheap eats for dinner.