3 Days in Sydney on a Budget

[@dayinthekitchen]

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!

[@TepidPeppermint]

100% agreed!

[@VarunMilan]

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 💙💙

[@abcdefgh1]

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!).

[@lorrywin32]

Great information. Thank you for telling us 😊

[@shellytran7010]

Good to know!

[@RodSwansmad]

Fair dinkum , I live in Sydney and didn’t know that ! But I don’t use public transport.

[@redward13]

Thanks, good to know, will be there in a few weeks

[@momentoflifeprojects3741]

Hi, May I ask, is weekly cap valid from Monday to Sunday only? Or it is valid from anyday to 7 days onward?

[@WorldWideWeb010]

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

[@stevens8785]

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. 🤩

[@brontewcat]

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.

[@Bellas1717]

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

[@abcdefgh1]

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

[@bikepacker9850]

Gotta say, I watch a lot of travel vids, I don't normally like couples videos, yours is great. Thanks.

[@jurrassitol15]

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 😊

[@Dobuan75]

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%.

[@I.do.everything.]

Your editing skills have improved immensely

[@drwhotardis]

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...

[@sunnydayz7232]

Enjoy!! I am not in Sydney but am inspired enough to do the same here in Perth.

[@sgud3457]

Great video. It makes me take a step back and reflect on how I see the world as I go about my day. I was born here and I will admit, I have ever been excited about a meat pie but I would have surely eaten a few in my time.🎉😂 I can't believe there are rooms for 50$ a night!

[@TravellingTorunn]

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 😊

[@5941jeff]

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

[@TravelAussieStyle-c2p]

Have you tried using an eSIM while traveling? I love how it makes connecting so much easier! 😎

[@nightberg1971]

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.

[@shirleypeters]

Ha! I was going to say that. Manly has two sides. Personally I never look at the harbour side. It’s straight down the concourse to the surf beach. ❤ Great video though. Your enthusiasm is inspiring.

[@inodesnet]

Welcome back to Sydney. Hope you come back again. There are so many note worth suburbs that need a visit as well that are beyond the well known beachside suburbs of Manly, Bondi etc (there are 100+ beaches, so easy to miss many). Places like Eastwood, Leichardt, Newtown/Erskinville, Glebe through to Chatswood and Annandale, Surry Hills and even Marrickville. Ever suburb has something food or culture wise that is worth heading there for. (There are at least 7 China towns for example in Sydney that all seem to dwarf the one in the CBD) With regards to Manly. Hope you went to the other side of Manly where the ocean facing beach is. Always great to end with some Taiwanese as well :) And you're so spot on about just jumping on that plane and having an adventure without going crazy with money. My very first big venture out of Sydney decades ago was literallly to Taiwan.... and in one foul swoop.... you're hooked.

[@sbkpilot1]

$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 😂

[@rhondalyn100]

Love this episode! Laid back, thorough, sweet. Awhile back I told y'all to hang in there, that you'd be at 100k in no time. And, look! My prediction is coming true! Can't wait to see your "silver button"! Won't be long now, and SO deserving! 🙂

[@CmObyrne]

yoiu guys really caught an ideal spring day in Sydney. I've actually spent the last 10 years trying to escape Sydney, it's nice to be reminded how lovely my city is when you're not chasing $$$$$

[@UOFW]

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!

[@mikeazpiroz9292]

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

[@garyholland8420]

Hi guys, I live in Sydney, just saw your NZ trip in that sassy van, now watching your 3 days in my home town. Love your videos guys, it's infectious ❤

[@aniela129]

Haha Josh's face when Lisa suggested that they only need 2 puffs. No you need 10 :D They are amazing, definitely something you should always get when you're in Sydney.

[@winwinwin282828]

Sydney is huge... you need at least 5 days to enjoy what it has to offer..especially those beaches at the suburbs

[@azzure001]

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.

[@dberke711]

While it is expensive, the bridge climb is exhilarating. When I went a few years ago, it just happened to be during the Vivid light & music festival - the entire city becomes an art installation of lights and sound. And it's (mostly) all free! (Doing the bridge climb at night with the city all lit up with lights from the festival was especially cool.)

[@AndrewWilliams-hq2qz]

we did a cruise during vivid...top-tier experience. sydney itself is expensive but it's a really cool city

[@corrycastillo2968]

Thanks! We hit Harry’s and the dumpling place because of this video!!

[@sunnydayz7232]

Oh my goodness welcome back to OZ!! & It's not raining!!! Please get over to Perth one day. You will love the west ❤

[@LisaAndJosh]

we would love that!! we couldn't make it out west this time, but it's definitely on our bucket list!

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

The west of Australia is stunning, so many beautiful places to go see, the Natural beauty is AMAZING

[@davidhorner3139]

I really enjoyed this. I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos. This is a great indication of what a day out in Sydney is like. I’m glad you went to North Sydney Oval. I didn’t even know they played AFLW there!!! They play a lot of sport there as a top tier field secondary to the main oval ground at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Great stuff

[@LisaAndJosh]

hey, thanks David! we had such an awesome time there--and the Oval was such an awesome and unique place to watch the Swans play!

[@marceymanning9059]

Keep making the budget videos. How else I'm I going to visit places cheaply? I love this video and now Sydney is back on the list to visit.

[@OmnivorousReader]

I lived in Sydney for a couple of years. Loved it. Heaps of good food too - and I LOVED Chinatown.

[@josieliftsthings]

At first I was wondering how you managed to survive the cost of Australia as being Aussie myself I can't even afford to be there, but then you said you spent 11 hours in Jetstar and I have to say that's the toughest to survive of all 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LisaAndJosh]

it was truly a trial by fire lol

[@Dobuan75]

Us Aussies: Snakes, spiders, sharks, crocodiles - “No worries”. Jetstar International flights- “Aaaaah RUN AWAY!!!”

[@Jellyhead171]

I loved this. We live close to Sydney.. so much to see that costs nothing. Never buy a harbour cruise..the ferry takes you everywhere the cruises go! Powerhouse museum is absolutely free and it's pretty good..just a block away from Paddy's markets. And one of our favourites pancakes on the rocks 😋😋

[@sunnydayz7232]

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 😊

[@jimmeng2802]

Welcome back to Sydney, I remembered you guys first visited Australia early last year, and there were a lot of rainy days across Australia's east coast. This year we have had a lot of sunny days, it's really good for travelling.

[@Prodigious1One]

Excellent video! I thought to do two weeks in Sydney and Auckland, but a week is better. You gave me a lot of ideas.

[@FrenchFifi65]

I am hoping you guys make it over to Cairn, specifically Port Douglas, and get to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and then hike in the Rainforest all from the same area:) Also “Breakfast with the Birds” which is not for the food but definitely for the cool birds and fruit bats you get to see. Australia is a really great place to visit!

[@ST-co7yt]

Great video! Thank you for visiting my beautiful city of Sydney!

[@davidjohnpaul333]

3 days in other enough to see my beautiful city ...glad you both had a great time. If you want to see the best fireworks, come back at New Year's Eve 😉

[@phunk8607]

If anyone question you about Emperor Puffs! I will fight them. Emperor puffs is a Sydney institution!!!

[@gregirwinwallace8706]

I enjoyed your video your relaxed attitude was that of a native Australian glad you enjoyed it here next time come to Melbourne Melbourne MMelbourne

[@anyssarobertsify]

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

[@weiweizhang3163]

We have subscribed you guys for a while this is an amazing episode! Me and my older daughter went to Sydney from Perth West Australia one week before you guys, we lived same area as you did. Thanks for showing us other amazing part we haven’t been! Enjoy your next trip ❤

[@passionatelifeproject]

Haha, Aussie meat pies for breakfast? Hell, yeah. Why not? And Chicken Salt? Always! Ps. You've got the wrong hotel linked.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you! Fixed it!

[@lesrankin1767]

Lovely! Also, some comments might suggest the large black turkey-like birds are "bush turkeys". Don't believe a word (well, just one). It's "brush", not "bush". Trust me..

[@ValarieTay]

The tree with the smooth bark that smells amazing, is the eucalyptus tree! It's my favourite tree in Australia. It IS the same Eucalyptus that Koalas eat so I always look up hoping to one day spot a Koala! Hahaha!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Love this tip!! Will do the same next time ☺️

[@deniseandrews3322]

Love it! I’m off again in 2024! And Sydney is one place I will be- thnx for info!

[@jurrassitol15]

Also - the chicken you pointed at…that’s a bush turkey 😊 and yes chicken salt is a thing and its the best thing ever on everything!

[@lesrankin1767]

Brush. Not bush, brush.

[@lorenzlorenzo1975]

Enjoyed your video guys. Glad you had a great time (I assume:) in Sydney. So much more to explore next time you're back.

[@davidreynolds2117]

Great vlog Guys one of your best and so glad you return and experience Sydney as a local after all we all don't spend a fortune to live here

[@weisinsoong6738]

Went to Sydney for Download 2019 and my Honeymoon in 2016. Most Singaporeans i think would easily decide to make a trip to Australia. Miss the Furphy and Australian beers

[@astroboy3507]

SYDNEY OZ MY BIRTHPLACE AND MY CITY!!!!! Hey guys I do enjoy when u do japan vids as that’s my second home!!!!✌🏻😊

[@paulathistleton1339]

Tourists should catch the ferry up to Parramatta - great views . get off at Pnd eat locally..... the train to Blue Mountains and stay locally and visit 3 sisters and to the scenic train

[@AmeliaPremium]

You’ve given us some good ideas here so thank you. I appreciate you are on a budget but it would nice to see some healthier food options, everything is very beige 😂

[@richardwilliamson9763]

There are plenty of free exhibitions at museums and galleries worth checking out as well.

[@Bobbydazzlla]

Fun fact - George Street is the first street in the entire Continent. It's thought to have followed the well worn tracks made by the local Aboriginals.

[@abekane7038]

It brings me great joy we share a love of pies

[@SamCass695477]

AHAHAHA Josh's "NOPE" at the Luna Park entrance made me laugh out loud 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I agree it's so creepy

[@AlexanderCzarnecki]

I love how you have tim tams

[@csjames69]

You guys missed out on a great viewing spot looking across the harbour from the north. Kirribilli which is to the east of the Harbour bridge offers really picturesque views. So next time you cross the bridge, go down the stairs and turn right towards the wate and walk east about thee hundred metres.

[@vccuong23]

So day 1 you guys shared 1pie and 1fish chips sounds fun lol

[@Potomacstud]

This is a superb vid on Sydney and should one fine day one of my favourite travellin couple on youtube decides to set up a tour agency , signed me up , roped Tia and Chev along , it would be like travellin with a family of lovely delightful folks 😊

[@orcadr1955]

Hello from eastern Europe , Türkiye 🇹🇷

[@alansmithee3836]

If you want to really do Sydney on the cheap, you need to head west and away from the city/coast. Also surprised you didn't do the Bondi to Coogee walk. I personally dislike Bondi Beach but it is the touristy thing to do and the views along that particular walk is better than the Spit to Manly walk. Its also free! Actually apart from food and accommodation, Sydney on a budget is easy if like walking/are into nature stuff and the weather is cooperative.

[@vicktouriah]

Love this video!! I’m getting so excited for my trip to Sydney next week!! I’ll be there for a month ☺️ do you guys recommend any apps or website you used to buy your Esims?

[@buda3d2007]

Mother Chu's Yes! a fave of mine, a good choice!

[@CheekyKoala]

Confession time: having discovered how much I hate driving in Sydney, it’s been off my bucket list - HOWEVER- you guys have made me want to hop on a train (from Victoria), leave the car at home & have a Sydney adventure 😉 (pain in the ass though that from Bendigo, you have to train for 2hrs down to Melbourne first before you can hop on a train to Sydney!)

[@sbor90]

The Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout ($25) is a cost effective alternative to the Bridgeclimb ($300+) and gives a very similar 360 degree view of the harbour & CBD.

[@paulgerrard9227]

Sydney tower is taller and gives a massive view in clear weather

[@sbor90]

@@paulgerrard9227 Sydney Tower has an obstructed view of Circular Quay though

[@MrRamyon74]

Heading to Sydney tomorrow, great timing!

[@austinstitzel]

I definitely would love to visit Sydney someday!

[@kathrynwong3983]

Lisa and Josh you gotta come to Melbourne next time...much more affordable and just as fantastic...😊

[@meditate.relax.inspire]

Yes, Melbourne’s much more interesting and vibrant! ❤

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

@@meditate.relax.inspire Why do Melbourne people constantly put down every other Australian city and constantly say their city is more interesting or better, why can't you just accept every city in Australia has it's own feel / look, Melbourne is nice, interesting ? maybe but more interesting than any other city, I think not.

[@coraliemoller3896]

You went to Manly Cove but missed Manly Beach, which is the ocean beach. You needed to walk East along The Corso, which is lined with beachy shops & boutiques. Manly Beach is a surf beach, divided into North Steyne and South Steyne.

[@regi3.1]

Well you guys rock....such a nice vlog❤

[@TravelAussieStyle-c2p]

Have you tried using an eSIM while traveling? I love how it makes connecting so much easier! 😎

[@Jet-Set-YT]

Love the intro! Very creative!

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

I always look forward to watching your travel vlog - your adventures are so inspiring. Your positive energy is infectious! Just curious, have you heard about the new v4 Bento Bag and the Ikigai Backpack by NomadLane? They could be great additions to your travel gear.

[@vagramAU]

There are some really good bakeries and gourmet pies in Sydney, next time try flower and stone bakery, it’s not far from Harry’s and way tastier.

[@coraliemoller3896]

Manly Wharf is only half of the experience. You are supposed to then walk East along The Corso to the ocean beach. Then walk back to the wharf to take the ferry back to Circular Quay.

[@exploreearth6275]

Wonderful trip to Sydney

[@LJernegan]

Love this video!

[@gbsailing9436]

Hmmmm, You can buy the same roll in Hurstville, Sydney for $4.50 !!! AU. it's just a 25 minute train from Central.

[@westnblu]

Bondi to Coogee walk is nice too.

[@R0d_1984]

I remember a pie chips and gravy was $3, or a large chips ( feed 3 hungry kids 80 cents)...

[@familyguyfanboy2]

Can you guys please do a time stamp throughout your day, be nice to see what time you get up and get to bed ! Thanks 🙏

[@lizzie4144]

Like the music.

[@athrvsydney26]

thanks for visiting our city you're so pretty must greetings to you from the legend here 🏏!!

[@zaneshepherd5245]

Pie and chips for breakfast 🤣😆

[@aRVeesBlog]

wow very nice content friend

[@cinrtravels2807]

How do you do a countdown of money spent?🤔 That such a good animation to add!

[@ericnoack1324]

the best thing about the zoo is they don't keep those animals there indefinitely.Taronga has an Open Plains Zoo out West near Dubbo and the larger animals are sent out there for a "holiday ' periodically. No kidding.

[@daveg2104]

Looks like you had a great time. One question though. Did you not go to Manly Beach? It's only a 10 minute walk from the ferry wharf. The area you were at is called Manly Cove, and definitely isn't Manly Beach. If you did, bit it wasn't in your video, Ok. You definitely wouldn't be the first vloggers to get off the ferry and think they were at Manly Beach though. One thing Sydney is kind of famous for is it's surf beaches.

[@LisaAndJosh]

Great question! We did walk over to that side but it unfortunately got suddenly rainy and windy, so we opted for the brewery and headed back to the wharf area :) Can definitely see why people might miss it though.

[@daveg2104]

@@LisaAndJosh Yeah. Bad luck about the rain. It makes things difficult when you are on a budget and also have a time constraint. But it was Manly, and there was a beach. So, it's not exactly wrong.

[@JanieP53]

We will be Going to Sydney in March 2025 and got so much useful info from this video…Thanks! Can you please tell me which pork dish you ordered at Mother Chu’s? It looked devine!

[@rickspeedygonzales]

Great info! We're heading there in a few weeks, what camera(s) did you use for this video?

[@lochlet123]

Burwood Chinatown next time around for chinese food :) also if you visit Taronga on your birthday its just $1 (you must bring id to verify!)

[@golfgolf7692]

awesome video thank you very much!

[@Walts-Travel]

This will be interesting. 😮

[@Magicspells1]

Wowwww 😊

[@AsiansOnUTube]

I think it's ok to adjust the daily budget based on the location. I don't think it's realistic to only spend $100 a day in Sydney, without major restrictions to your experiences. This way, you can share better/more foods and experiences!

[@shutan_travels]

Lovely trips!! I have watched a few of your budget trips now. Always fascinating. My question is do you think you compromise on food a bit much? Alot of brown food. Not very balanced.