3 Days in Sydney on a Budget

Thank you for making these videos and showing how "real" people can travel. I see far too many videos where travel vloggers are showing off flying in business class/suites, staying in the fanciest hotels...and while it's all really cool, most people cannot do that. And it doesn't matter that they aren't necessarily paying for those flights/hotels out of pocket (they're getting sponsored, etc.)...on one hand, it's cool, on the other hand, it's discouraging. Travel doesn't have to be that way to be enjoyable. Keep up with the amazing content!

Travelling the world has always been my childhood dream at 25 I lost most of my eyesight due to a problem in my retina watching videos like this motivates me, I wanna live my dreams and be an inspiration through my channel 💙💙

Also, the Sydney city public transport system (Opal) has a daily cap of $16.80AUD per person (or a weekly cap of $50AUD). Once you hit that limit the extra journeys during that period are free. So worth optimising all your trips to take advantage of the caps. Especially if you are here for a calendar week, $50 for unlimited ferry, train, light rail and bus rides is fantastic value for a tourist (note: and travel cap on the weekend is only $8.40 per day!).

USD$300 = AUD$465 so not as little as first thought. I am embarrassed to say that living in Sydney (more on than off), for 60 years, I have never walked across the harbour bridge. Climbed it, but only driven across. I have never walked around North Sydney, only driven through it heading further North. I will be doing both next week during my staycation. My last ferry ride was in the 70's...I'm disgusted with myself for taking so much locally for granted...right under my nose! The QVB is a jewel...priceless. A quick search of my diary finds I have been to the Honolulu Zoo in Queen Kapiʻolani Park 7 times versus Taronga Zoo 3 times. 23 years since my last local visit. Doing that next week too. Three day staycation at AUD$100 per day...no problem. This video has made me super excited to re-visit my home town. I'm going to leave the car in the garage for a few days and public transport my way to Manly, zoo, Chinatown and The Rocks. Thanks for the wake-up call. Let the local adventure begin...

For those that want to climb the harbour bridge but can't afford it, there is the budget option of climbing one of the pylons on the bridge. There is a museum as well and it only cost $30

Sorry I'm late to the party, but what you've shown as Manly Beach, is just the Ferry side - you need to be on the opposite side that faces the open ocean. many more food / drink shops, souvenirs, beach-wear, etc. and a far larger beach than the ferry side. No insult/grief intended ... Absolutely loved the video. Enjoyed your amazement when on the Spit-Manly walk - it is a fantastic walk. Another is the Bondi-Coogee walk - loaded with sculpture art along the way, and plenty of smaller beaches to pause at.

Oh my goodness! How beautiful that walk was! Thank you for sharing this awesome adventure. You guys rock🤩

I’ve lived in Sydney for many decades, I never tire of the Bridge, the Harbour, the Opera House.

Welcome back guys. The weather is perfect this time around. So disappointed for you guys that first time around. I was the guy that recommended Harry's Cafe de Wheels and you tried out the Newcastle outlet last time so really pleased you made it to Woolloomooloo the original place where the name was made famous. The stands around North Sydney Oval were originally stands at our famous Sydney Cricket Ground (fondly known as the SCG ) that were relocated in their entirety being heritage listed, when the State Government decided to upgrade and modernise the Sydney Cricket Ground with big concrete stands. Two of the original stands still remain at the Sydney Cricket Ground namely the members and ladies stands. The Occidental Hotel used to be my favourite drinking pub on a Friday after the finish of the working week. The Spit Bridge to Manly walk is sensational, that which I have done so many times in the past. Below the zoo alongside the harbour is another superb bush track walk that goes all the way around to Chowder Bay. You would love that walk too. So pleased you enjoyed your 3 days here in Sydney. So many memories you have bought back to me so thanks so much for this. Enjoy the rest of your stay. 🤩

Thank you for showcasing my home city! Sydney is notorious for being one of the most expensive cities but you can find affordable things if you’re willing to look. The bridge climb is fantastic but as you said is ridiculously expensive…you can however go up one of the pylons instead. I’ve always been curious about Laneway dumplings cos I see the sign all the time. I feel lucky in that Sydney has a diverse range of different cuisines which are high quality. If you guys come back you should try and make it out to the blue mountains. Also the Bondi to bronte walk is another hike to do…I loved the spit to manly walk because it hugs the harbour and you get to see the bush right in the middle of the city 😊

Just discovered and love you guys. Your final message is so inspirational! I’ll still keep watching you though - also well done! As a Sydneysider you basically did my “travel Sydney on a budget” list 100%.

Spit to Manly walk and the ferry back to Circular Quay are 2 of the best choices you could have made. Well done!

Totally agree - the Manly Ferry is a beautiful way to see Sydney Harbour. I used to get the ferry. Coming back after 5.00pm is magical- particularly when the sun is setting behind the Harbour Bridge.

Thank you for a great, entertaining and informative video. I visited Sydney in 2009, and this reminded me so much of my own trip. We also took the ferry to Manly and walked around in the city and the Harbour. At that time there was a public transport type called Monorail and we took it for a full tour around the city evening time. Fantastic. Sadly it was dismantled and removed a few years later. I have friends in Austraila and wish to visit again some time. This video encouraged me a lot 😊

$52/night in the heart of Sydney? That is unheard of, crazy deal. @33:25 agree, this is much more relatable and I know which channel you're referring to on YT about the gazillion dollar train ride 😂

Great video! I'm planning for a trip to Australia next year, and this really inspired me.

so good to see you hit up sydney again. i have visited sydney countless times but i still managed to learn a few things from your vid. hope you enjoyed your time there. it looks like you did.

You really need to head to the ‘burbs! Visit Newtown and ACTUAL Marrickville where the banh mi’s are from…Cabramatta, Bankstown , etc. There is so much more to Sydney than the CBD!

Wow never would have thought you could do so much on such a tight budget in Sydney! Amazing! & You ate pretty well too. Thank you !! Very inspiring , must get over there and use this vid as a guide 😊

Thanks for the lesson. I've been traveling on the cheap since I lost most vision. Everyone should just do it. Live Love Life