Australia's Top 3 Cities to Visit!

Complete Guide to Sydney, Melbourne, and Gold Coast.
First time visiting Australia and unsure where to go? Worried about accommodation mishaps?
Don't worry! Here's a meticulously curated guide to the must-visit cities on the East Coast! A comprehensive, step-by-step guide just for you!
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🏞️Must-Visit Attractions:
Sydney Opera House Must-Visit Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ticket Price: 35 AUD/person (guided tour)
Tips: Best to take photos at sunset; the white sails look stunning under the evening glow! 🌇
Bondi Beach
Must-Visit Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Surfing Lessons: 60 AUD/session
Instagram Spot: Don't miss the Bondi Icebergs Pool!
Melbourne Street Art
Location: Hosier Lane
Photo Tip: Wear bright-colored outfits for the best shots!
Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Beach Length: 70 kilometers
🏄‍♀️Water Activities: Surfing, kayaking, jet skiing, and more!
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🚗Transportation:
✈️Intercity Travel:
Sydney → Melbourne: 1.5h 💰150-300 AUD
Melbourne → Gold Coast: 2h 💰200-400 AUD
🚇City Transport:
Sydney Opal Card 💰3-5 AUD/ride
Melbourne Myki Card 💰4-6 AUD/ride
🛍️Shopping Recommendations:
🛒Sydney Westfield
Luxury Brands: Chanel/LV/Gucci👛
Opening Hours: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM
🛒Melbourne Queen Victoria Building
Must-Visit for Fashionistas: Zimmerman/Aesop🧴
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🍽️Foodie Must-Try Spots:
🦀Sydney Quay
Signature Dishes: White Coral Dessert + Blue Ocean View Average Spend: 80 AUD
🌶️Melbourne Chin Chin
Must-Try: Thai Platter
Average Spend: 50 AUD
🍖Gold Coast Hurricane's
Recommendation: Tomahawk Steak
Average Spend: 60 AUD
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🏨Accommodation:
Sydney Shangri-La
Address: 176 Cumberland St
Highlight: Rooms with Sydney Opera House views
Sydney Capella
Address: 24 Loftus St, Sydney NSW 2000
Features: Combines local Sydney elements with modern luxury
Melbourne Langham
💰Price: Around 3000 CNY/night
Tips: Queen Victoria once stayed here
Gold Coast Voco
🌊Highlight: Stunning ocean-view rooms
Pool: Rooftop Instagram-worthy pool⛱️
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📅One-Day Itinerary Suggestions: (Contact me for Great Ocean Road small group tours)
Sydney 7 Highlights: 1. Opera House 2. Harbour Bridge 3. Fish Market 4. Bondi Surfing 5. Icebergs Pool 6. Circular Quay 7. Sunset Ferry Ride🚢
Melbourne 6 Highlights: 1. Federation Square 2. Graffiti Lane 3. QV Lunch 4. Great Ocean Road 5. Twelve Apostles 6. Yarra Valley🍷
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💡Important Notes:
🌥️Best Seasons: March-May or September-December
✍Visa: E-visas are now very convenient
☀️Sunscreen: SPF 50+ is a must!

Post by 一起游澳新 | Oct 10, 2025

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