9 days in Sydney & Perth Itinerary

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Sydney Opera House and Cremorne Point to Mosman Bay Walk. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like The Rocks and St. Mary's Cathedral. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sydney: Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame (in Bowral), Berrima District Museum (in Berrima) and Shelly Beach (in Manly). There's much more to do: stroll through Balmoral Beach, Mosman, enjoy the sand and surf at Bronte Beach, trek along Bondi to Coogee Walk, and take a stroll through Darling Harbour.

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Singapore, Singapore to Sydney is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Sydney is 2 hours. Traveling from Singapore in December, expect Sydney to be slightly colder, temps between 32°C and 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can travel to Perth.

A modern metropolis of glassy skyscrapers, waterside boulevards, and lush residential neighborhoods, Perth sits on the edge of the Swan Coastal Plain.

Visit Cottesloe Beach and Rockingham Beach for some beach relaxation. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at St. Mary's Cathedral and The Fremantle Round House. Take a break from Perth with a short trip to Dolphin & Whale Watching in Mandurah, about 1 hour away. The adventure continues: enjoy the sand and surf at City Beach, contemplate the long history of Whalers Tunnel, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Cathedral, and stroll through Scarborough Beach.

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Getting from Sydney to Perth by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Perth is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Perth when traveling from Sydney in December, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.