Hi everyone! Today we are in Sydney Australia and it's my first time here
and I only have a few days to explore and eat so we're gonna do a whole
encompassing video of like what to do in 24 hours in Sydney and we're gonna eat all
the Australian things, all the stuff that you must eat, and we're gonna go to all
the really really touristy places, so warning: this video is gonna be really
touristy but we're gonna do everything that you need to eat and see here in
Sydney and behind the camera we have John from John and Malie. Hey guys!
And he's gonna be our tour guide because he's lived in Sydney his whole life so
he's gonna show us around and make sure that we do all the things we need to do
So right now we are at Darling Harbour on the Pyrmont Bridge and we're gonna
explore this area first so let's go check it out!
The Pyrmont bridge at
Darling Harbour is a must go when you're in Sydney. It just might have the best
view of the whole harbour since you can get a full 360 view of everything.
You have the Cockle Bay Wharf on one side and the Harbourside on the other
so make sure you come take a stroll on the bridge and soak in the
picture-perfect scenery.
Okay so right now we are walking along
Cockle Bay Wharf. There's a lot of like cool restaurants and shops here and it's
a really nice view of the harbour.
So in Darling Harbour, it's split between Cockle Bay Wharf and Harbourside
There's a lot of restaurants and nice buildings and
attractions you can see, such as the aquarium, there's also the Maritime Museum
There's a lot of things to do here in Darling Harbour.
Okay so we walked to the
other side of the harbour which is called the Harbourside and this is
where you can see the International Convention Center and they also have a
bunch of restaurants and shops here to explore as well and then also if you
wanted to ride the ferris wheel you can do that on this side.
So to explore this
whole area which includes the Harbourside, the Pyrmont Bridge and the Cockle Bay wharf takes about--
If you're going to be walking around and taking photos,
taking in the harbour, about 40 minutes. And not far from here, about a ten
minute walk, you can go to The Star, which is our casino and there's a lot of
restaurants and food there that you can find. Definitely worth checking out!
So after you're done at the harbour make sure you stop by this small pie shop
that's only a few steps away called Harry's Cafe de Wheels. They have a
variety of different things on the menu such as hot dogs, sandwiches, and pastries
but they're most known for their savory meat pies, which is something you
definitely have to try while you're in Sydney. Usually meat pies are eaten with
ketchup also known as tomato sauce here in
Australia, but we ordered one that's a little bit more special
Okay so we just stopped by Harry's Cafe de Wheels and we got apparently a must get here in Sydney
which is the tiger pie. Oh my gosh look at that bright green color. So basically
what we got is a beef pie, and what makes it a tiger pie, is the mashed potatoes on
top as well as the mashed peas, which I've never seen before and then also the
gravy. To be fair, disclaimer, I don't really like peas but I'm willing to give
it a shot and hopefully it'll be good. So how do we usually eat this?
Oh man, this is gonna get messy.
Yeah I can tell.
But you gotta try it.
Okay so just go for it kind of thing. Okay just go for it. Oh my gosh
Get a bit of the pastry, a bit of the meat
Looks like a good bite of everything. Oh my God it smells so good
The gravy smells amazing. Okay mmm
Oh wow yeah it's like really interesting I actually don't taste too much pea flavor
which is good for me. The gravy is really really flavorful. I really like the
pepperiness of the beef too.
Next you're gonna want to head over to the Town Hall area
It's about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Darling Harbour. Here you can find
huge buildings including food halls and big shopping centres. Our first stop here
is in The Galeries Shopping Center and it's a special little gem inside of a bookstore.
Okay so we're at Black Star Pastry which is actually just like a
little stand inside a really big bookstore They're really really famous for
their watermelon cake and when you look at it you're just like in awe because it
just looks like a piece of art honestly. It looks like it has some layers of cake
as well as cream and then you have the watermelon slice in the middle and then
on top you have some strawberries and like edible flowers so I'm really
excited to try it because apparently this thing sells out and it's just
really really popular over here.
Oh my gosh, it smells very fresh and fruity
The watermelon is super juicy and sweet and then the cake isn't like super spongy
It has definitely a different texture but I really like the cream with it
as well, actually makes a really good bite with everything in it. Mmm, you have
to try this. This is really really unique. And another thing you have to try when
you're in Australia is coffee because apparently American coffee is really bad
compared to this stuff
Oh it's actually quite nice because it's
not super bitter and it's quite smooth when you drink it. It's actually really good
After finishing up at Black Star Pastry, head down about one block and you'll
find yourself at the Pitt Street Mall which is a bustling shopping street.
Okay so now we're walking through Pitt Street Mall. It looks like this really nice
outdoor mall with a lot of different shopping options like Sephora and Uniqlo, my favorite
And they have a lot of like buskers here too as well during the day
and they're providing entertainment
If you wanted to do any shopping in Sydney CBD,
Pitt Street Mall is the place to go. There's loads of shopping inside the
Westfield, and on the other side, it actually connects to QVB
which is Queen Victoria Building and we'll check that out soon
Pitt Street Mall is also surrounded
by a bunch of indoor shopping malls such as the Westfield
the Midcity Shopping Centre, and also the Strand Arcade, which is a historical
building filled with even more restaurants and shops
Once you've walked through the Strand, make your way over to the QVB, which
is just a few steps away. On the way there you might want to snap a few
photos on George Street which is the main street leading through the center of
Sydney CBD. It's definitely one of the most iconic picturesque spots
Okay so now we've made our way over to the QVB, also known as the Queen Victoria Building
It's a heritage site, it's been here over
a hundred years. Yeah, lots of shopping, lots of cafes and restaurants and it's
also connected to Town Hall station. It's a beautiful building inside and out
Okay so let's go check it out!
The QVB is a four-story marketplace featuring
luxury shops and boutiques as well as elegant cafes. Even if you're not into
shopping, the amazing architecture alone is a reason to visit. It's truly a
stunning landmark in the heart of Sydney showcasing vintage architecture and
intricate interior details
So right now we're at the very top floor of the QVB. You have a really really nice
view, it's nice lighting for photos up here because it actually has a sunroof
and it just lets all the nice natural lighting in. I highly recommend checking
out this building for at least 30 minutes because there are so many shops
to explore and cafes as well
And yeah I'm just really glad that I was able to check it out
After soaking in the beauty of QVB, start walking over to Hyde Park
It's Australia's oldest park and a great place to take a stroll or have a picnic
Okay so now we're walking into Hyde Park which is about like a five minute walk
Yep five minute walk from QVB. It's a very nice park, you can just hang out
here and chill especially if you don't want to walk around the city too much
because you might be tired. It's a nice place to chill and relax and right next
to it there's St. Mary's Cathedral
And it's a really really nice day today too
it's like sunny out and so it's like the perfect day to go to the park
Yeah forsure, and at the center of the park, there's a beautiful fountain
It's so pretty, I have to show you guys
After all that shopping and exploring, it's about time for a snack. So head over
to Flour and Stone. They serve a variety of items such as tarts and
pastries but today we're getting a very special classic Australian dessert
Okay so now we are at Flour and Stone which is a bakery cafe in Woolloomooloo
We got their famous panna cotta lamington, and
basically it has sponge cake that's soaked in panna cotta and then it's dipped
in chocolate and then covered in coconut shavings. Yeah it looks like it has a
little bit of berries in there as well
Mmm! Mmm!
First it hits with that coconut and chocolate flavor, really really good
together and the cake is nice and moist. And you get a little bit of a hint of
that berry as well. Mmm, this is really good
Now that you've discovered the magic of the lamington and satisfied your snack
craving, let's go eat more! Because you can't leave Sydney without having brunch
Okay so now we're at Bill's which is a well-known brunch spot in Darlinghurst
We decided to stop by Bill's for their famous ricotta hotcakes
which have bananas and honeycomb butter which I've never heard of before so I'm
really excited to try it and then we also have their syrup so we're gonna do
a generous pour on the pancakes
Oh my gosh I may have gone a little overboard but
you know, I like sugar, so it should be fine. Okay let's cut into one of these
Oh my gosh look at that texture inside, it looks so fluffy. Okay I got to make sure
I get some of that honeycomb butter as well
Wow. Oh my God!
The pancakes are so fluffy and light
and the honeycomb butter, oh my gosh, it adds a really nice
sweetness to it as well.
Mmm, the texture is so good and the honeycomb butter is a gamechanger
Oh it's really good
After finishing up at Bill's, it's time to
introduce you to yet another Australian specialty food
Yes, this video probably should just be a food tour instead because that's my highest priority
But I promise we'll get to non-food things soon
To get there, take the T4 train
from Kings Cross to Town Hall and transfer to the T1 train. Get off at
Wynyard Station, which by the way is a beautiful station to check out in and of itself
From there it's less than a 10-minute walk to Bourke Street Bakery in Barangaroo
Okay so we just stopped by Bourke Street Bakery and we got a pork
and fennel sausage roll, which is their most well known item there, and usually
they eat it with tomato sauce, which we call ketchup, and they have this kind of
cool device, so you like squeeze it and then...
Oh! Oh my gosh! [replay]
I got startled
Is that a good amount, you think? Yeah that's good
Oh my God, mmm!
The pastry is perfect, like the texture, the flakiness, and then inside
it's really meaty, has so much flavor in there, and the ketchup or tomato sauce
just complements it perfectly. Oh my gosh
Mmm!
First sausage roll is a success. It's so good
I highly recommend this, mmm
So if that wasn't enough food for you
you can also stop by a next door to Short Stop for some delicious doughnuts
but by now you probably want to walk and digest, so it's time to take the T8 train
from Wynyard Station to Circular Quay to explore
It's no secret that you have to visit the most iconic landmarks in Sydney,
the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. If you have time, I recommend taking the
ferry to Manly, which is about a 30 minute ride and you'll get amazing views
from the water. We didn't get a chance to do this today so we just did it the
old-fashioned way and walked up to the Opera House.
Okay so now we're finally at the Opera House
We're walking right up to it and it looks so pretty, I have to show you guys!
Oh my gosh, look at that! Ta-da!
It looks so good in person, so much better than all the photos
It looks just like in Finding Nemo. This is definitely a must
visit when you're in Sydney. And then here's the Harbour Bridge so you get a
really nice view of the Harbour Bridge
when you're up close and personal with the Opera House
the Opera House
Right across the street from the Circular Quay train station is a
must-try gelato shop called Messina. They have multiple locations but this one is
perfect if you want to satisfy your sweet tooth after visiting the Opera House
They have so many flavors to choose from that it's
a little bit overwhelming but let me save you the time and effort
Just get the pandan & coconut. It's one of the best flavors I've ever tried
Next take the Sydney light rail from Circular Quay to Chinatown. There are a bunch of great
restaurants there and if it's a Friday check out the Chinatown Friday Night Market
Usually it's flooded with people but given what's going on right now
there unfortunately weren't many vendors or people there. Once this is all over
it'll definitely be a great place to hit up and snack on some street food for
For dinner, walk a couple blocks over to The Sparrow's Mill on Goulburn Street for
some amazing Korean fried chicken. It may not look like much from the outside but
since it's located on the lower ground level, once you walk down the stairs
you'll see how busy and loud it gets.
Okay so now we're at ICG, The Sparrow's Mill, Incredible Chicken
It seems to have many names but apparently it's really good Korean fried chicken here
in Sydney, and I'm with Nick and Helmi! And John and Malie, Malie is here!
So yeah we got all this food, and it looks so good!
Mmm! [nods]
Wow, so juicy and crispy. Oh my God
Mmm!
After dinner, if you're craving a little bit of dessert
like I always am, then head back over to Chinatown and stop by Emperor's Garden
Cakes & Bakery. Usually you'll see an extremely long line here so we were
lucky that we didn't have a long wait.
Okay so I just got some Emperor's puffs
and they make these really really fresh. They're really really cheap
as well I think they're like 40 cents, so apparently this is like a very must try
thing in Chinatown
Oh. It's really hot Oh my gosh, woo!
They're not kidding when they said it's made fresh
You can see inside, there's like some custard in there
These are like really good little bite-sized desserts. Mmm!
Okay so we're ending our full day of eating and doing touristy things here in
Sydney with these Emperor puffs, and what a great way to end the whole video
Of course, we did so many things today and I definitely don't expect any of you guys
to do every single thing that we did but hopefully we provided a wide
array of options for you to check out while you're here in Sydney
And special thanks to John and Malie for taking us around, I'll have their channel linked in
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