A six-day holiday in Sydney, Australia from 2026-12-28 to 2027-01-02, with arrival from Abu Dhabi on 2026-12-28 and departure from Sydney on 2027-01-02. Flight details are planned until confirmed against the actual booking.
Sydney Summer Holiday
Mon, Dec 28, 2026 – Sat, Jan 2, 2027Sydney, Australia
A relaxed Sydney itinerary covering harbour landmarks, shopping, Bondi Beach, New Year’s Eve fireworks, Manly and The Rocks.
Mon, Dec 28 · Arrival & Sydney Harbour
Arrive early, settle in and enjoy a relaxed harbour afternoon.
Fixed timeTo book
Arrive in Sydney on Etihad Airways EY450
06:30
Details
Arrive at 06:30, complete airport formalities and transfer to the hotel. All times are local. Flight details are planned until confirmed against the actual booking.
EY450 · 2026-12-27 · Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi (AUH)
To book
Transfer to Novotel Sydney Olympic Park and store luggage if possible
After arrival
Accommodation is intended but not confirmed. Ask about luggage storage and early check-in after the early-morning arrival.
Royal Botanic Garden
Later
Details
Relaxed visit with exterior views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Mrs Macquarie’s Point
Later
Details
See the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from the harbour outlook.
To book
Halal-friendly dinner
Evening
Details
Find a halal-friendly dinner and confirm current opening hours and halal details before visiting.
Tue, Dec 29 · Shopping & Chinatown
Explore central Sydney shopping areas and Chinatown/Haymarket.
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
Details
Check holiday opening hours.
Pitt Street Mall
Details
Check holiday opening hours.
Paddy’s Markets
Details
Check holiday opening hours.
Chinatown/Haymarket
Details
Check holiday opening hours.
OptionalTo book
Consider Mamak Haymarket
Meal time
Details
Verify current opening hours and halal information before visiting.
Wed, Dec 30 · Bondi Beach
Enjoy Bondi Beach and an optional manageable section of the coastal path.
Bondi Beach
Details
Walk a manageable section of the coastal path optionally, weather and conditions permitting.
To book
Return to the hotel for a break
Later
OptionalTo book
Research Open Sesame Sydney
Evening
Details
Verify current address, opening hours and halal details.
OptionalTo book
Research Mecca Bah Sydney
Evening
Details
Verify current address, opening hours and halal details.
OptionalTo book
Research It’s Time for Thai
Evening
Details
Verify current address, opening hours and halal details.
Thu, Dec 31 · New Year’s Eve
Keep the morning relaxed and plan for Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Relaxed morning
Morning
To book
Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks
Evening
Details
Watch from an official viewing area. Check official access rules, ticketing or registration, transport changes and capacity restrictions. Entry to any viewing location is not guaranteed.
Fri, Jan 1 · Circular Quay & Manly
Explore Circular Quay, take a ferry to Manly if services operate and visit the beach.
Circular Quay
Details
Check public-holiday ferry timetables before travelling.
OptionalTo book
Ferry to Manly
Details
Take the ferry if services operate. Check public-holiday ferry timetables before travelling.
Manly Corso
Manly Beach
Sat, Jan 2 · The Rocks & Departure
Visit The Rocks briefly if time permits, then collect luggage and travel to Sydney Airport.
Optional
The Rocks
Details
Visit briefly only if time permits and venues or markets are open.
To book
Travel to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Details
Collect luggage and allow ample time for international check-in. All times are local. Flight details are planned until confirmed against the actual booking.
Fixed timeTo book
Depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Consider Mamak Haymarket, Open Sesame Sydney, Mecca Bah Sydney or It’s Time for Thai. Do not assume certification; verify current addresses, opening hours and halal details.
Travel stays
To book
Novotel Sydney Olympic Park
Check-in
Mon, Dec 28
Check-out
Sat, Jan 2
Accommodation is intended but not confirmed. Ask about luggage storage and early check-in after the early-morning arrival.
Confirm flight details, accommodation, luggage storage, early check-in, restaurant opening hours and halal information, public-holiday ferry timetables, attraction availability, New Year’s Eve viewing access rules, ticketing or registration, transport changes and capacity restrictions.
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