Circuit de dix jours à Sydney en décembre?
by Daisyone
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
Original post
De retour de Nouméa, je m'arrête à Sydney pour 10 jours en décembre, pour la première fois en Australie. Merci aux spécialistes de me conseiller un petit circuit. J'aimerais visiter Sydney puis faire un petit tour dans le bush, avoir une petite approche de l'Australie. Je sais, 10 jours, c'est court mais c'est déjà ça. Merci à vous.
daisy
Bonjour
Sydney est certes une tres belle ville, mais de la à y passer 10jours, c'est franchement long! A mon avis 5jours sont amplement suffisants. Je te suggère un aller-retour par avion jusqu'à Alice Springs et de lâ, un circuit de 3-4jours vers Ululu, kata tjuta, kings canyon, c'est magnifique et tres depaysant
"lorsqu'au crépuscule de ma vie je me retournerai, je dirai: c'est moi qui ai vécu et non un ètre factice créé par mes ennuis et mes regrets"
Merci pour ta réponse. Je ne compte pas passer les 10 jours à Sydney loin de là. J'ai mal formulé ma phrase.
daisy
Bonjour, Decembre c'est un des meilleurs mois, il fait en principe beau et chaud, tout le monde vit dehors, plage, bbq voila les activites de l'ete. Moi je te conseille de passer qqes jours a visiter la ville, il y a pas mal de ballades a faire le long de la baie par exemple, ideal pour des vues imprenables de la city tout en longeant des petites plages protegees en passant par la foret tropicale. Non non je n'exagere pas! Ma preferee est la ballade Rose Bay-Watson Bay. C'est magnifique. Et a l'arrivee tu peux manger un morceau (fish and chips tres repite) au Doyles avant de rentrer en bus ou ferry. Cote north shore (autre cote du pont) il a la ballade Spitt-Manly qui dure environ 4h et qui est magnifique aussi. Pour les plages, je te conseille Bronte et Tamarama, Maroubra qui est plus sauvage, Coogee si tu n'aimes pas les vagues (quoique ca depend des jours) et Bondi si tu aimes les grandes plages bondees de gens qui viennent pour se montrer! Pour se loger pres de la mer (je te conseille pas du tout la city) je te conseille soit Coogee soit Bondi, Coogee etant plus petit et tranquille que Bondi. Pour les excusrions sympas, il y a le royal national park (1h), Jervis Bay (3h au sud de sydney en voiture) mais aussi Boudi national park (2h au nord en voiture). Il y a aussi les Blue Mountains. Sinon tu peux prendre l'avion. En 1h30 tu es a Byron bay, la mecque du surf, super sympa. Ou bien tu peux pousser encore plus loin et effectivement prendre 4 jours pour visiter Uluru et les environs si tu en as marre de la plage.
merci pour tes propositions de ballade. La plage, c'est pas que j'en aurai mare(ça c'est impossible) mais je reviendrais d'un séjour en NC où je vais profiter à fond des lagons. Aussi, lors de mes 10 jours au pays d'oz, je voudrais voir des trucs plus typiquement australiens. Tu me conseilles de loger vers les plages plutôt qu'au centre ? Connais-tu un site internet qui propose des excursions sympas ? car en si peu de temps je ne vais pas louer de voiture, trop compliqué, ou bien une agence sur Sydney. Excuse moi, je commence juste mes recherches et je n'ai pas encore acheté de guide.
daisy
pour les excursions, le plus simple est d'aller dans un agence de backpackers, ils proposent souvent des circuits tout compris un peu partout en australie. c'est aussi tres facile d'organiser soi-meme, l'australie est super pour ca! tout est simple. pour les trucs typiques, au mois de decembre, je te conseille le centre. la route alice springs - uluru (ayers rock) se fait en 4/5 jours, c'est une piste qui traverse les differents sites interessants du coin. le merinee loop. je ne sais pas si des agnces proposent cette excursion, un peu en dehors de sentiers battus ultra touristiques. je ne te conseille pas trop la moitie nord de l'australie a cette saison, c'est la saison des pluies et la plupart des parcs sont fermes (kakadu, daintree etc...). sinon un "coin" tres sympa a cette saison c'est le south australia. tu peux alterner entre cote (plages magnifiques, mais attention aux requins!) et le centre rouge, ses lacs sales, ses montagnes, ses villages troglodytes (coober peddy).
dans un autre registre, mon coup de coeur va definitvement pour broken hill et ses environs. c'est magnifique, tres sauvage, pas touristique du tout, et c'est vraiment le cliche du vieux pub tout rouille en plein milieu du desert rouge, les kangaroos, les autruches etc...j'avais pris le indian-pacifque train depuis sydney (celui qui relit sydney a perth 2 fois par semaine). arret a broken hill. le train part a 14h de sydney et arrive a 6h du matin a BH. l'arrivee est magique, on se reveille dans le desert, avec les kangaroos qui font la course le long du train. enchanteur. ensuite a BH il y a plusieurs petites agences qui proposent des excursions de 3 jours /2 nuits dans les parcs nationaux environnants. nous on avait pris le goana safari. en gros on avait un 4wd avec tout l'equipement de camping, on etait 2 avec le guide, un ancien mineur retraite super sympa, qui avait suivi des formations sur la culture aborigene. super interessant. les parcs les plus beuax sont kinchega et mungo NP, tu peux regarder qqes photos sur internet pour avoir une idee mais ca ne rend en rien cette impression d'espace gigantesque. c'est aussi un endroit ou on trouve bcp d'animaux sauvages car tres peu de touristes: autruches, kangaroos, serpents, perroquets etc...le retour peut se faire en train si c'est le bon jour. sinon tu peux continuer avec le meme train sur adelaide et visiter kangaroo island. la aussi tu trouveras sans pb des agences qui organisent des excursions d'une journee ou 2 jours /1 nuit. j'avais fait tout ce circuit en 10 jours et c'etait parfait. retour en avion adelaide-sydney, pas cher non plus sur jetstar ou virgin blue. bon voyage!
dans un autre registre, mon coup de coeur va definitvement pour broken hill et ses environs. c'est magnifique, tres sauvage, pas touristique du tout, et c'est vraiment le cliche du vieux pub tout rouille en plein milieu du desert rouge, les kangaroos, les autruches etc...j'avais pris le indian-pacifque train depuis sydney (celui qui relit sydney a perth 2 fois par semaine). arret a broken hill. le train part a 14h de sydney et arrive a 6h du matin a BH. l'arrivee est magique, on se reveille dans le desert, avec les kangaroos qui font la course le long du train. enchanteur. ensuite a BH il y a plusieurs petites agences qui proposent des excursions de 3 jours /2 nuits dans les parcs nationaux environnants. nous on avait pris le goana safari. en gros on avait un 4wd avec tout l'equipement de camping, on etait 2 avec le guide, un ancien mineur retraite super sympa, qui avait suivi des formations sur la culture aborigene. super interessant. les parcs les plus beuax sont kinchega et mungo NP, tu peux regarder qqes photos sur internet pour avoir une idee mais ca ne rend en rien cette impression d'espace gigantesque. c'est aussi un endroit ou on trouve bcp d'animaux sauvages car tres peu de touristes: autruches, kangaroos, serpents, perroquets etc...le retour peut se faire en train si c'est le bon jour. sinon tu peux continuer avec le meme train sur adelaide et visiter kangaroo island. la aussi tu trouveras sans pb des agences qui organisent des excursions d'une journee ou 2 jours /1 nuit. j'avais fait tout ce circuit en 10 jours et c'etait parfait. retour en avion adelaide-sydney, pas cher non plus sur jetstar ou virgin blue. bon voyage!
encore merci, ça fait envie mais je trouve incroyable de pouvoir faire ça en si peu de temps. Je vasi étudier la question.
daisy
bonjour daisyone, disons que le trajet Sydney-Broken Hill-Adelaide est faisable en 10 jours avec des excursions sans aucun pb - je l'avais fait moi-meme a Noel 2004 pendant les 10 jours de vacances "reglementaires" en Australie. Par contre tu n'auras pas le temps de profiter de Sydney ca c'est sur. ensuite il faut voir que le retour Adelaide-Sydney peut se faire en avion (2h je crois). N'hesite pas si tu as des questions. ca reste un de mes meilleurs souvenirs!
Petite precision! Apparemment les horaires du btrain n'ont pas change. 2 fois par semaine uniquement. Pour ma part, on avait fait:
depart le samedi a14h de Sydney arrivee Broken Hill dimanche matin a 6h depart excursion lundi matin visite de Kinchega NP, mungo NP et darling river (1 nuit a Darling River et 1 nuit a Mungo) retour mercredi soir a BH + nuit BH train jeudi matin pour Adelaide + nuit Adelaide depart vendredi matin pour Kangaroo Island + 2 nuits Kangaroo Island retour dimanche a Adelaide + avion pour Sydney
Sincerement, je n'ai pas eu l'impression d'etre au pas de course.
Sincerement, je n'ai pas eu l'impression d'etre au pas de course.
Merci. Dis moi, question de néophythe, Kangoroo Island, c'est bien pour la plage et la plongée ? or what ?
daisy
euh...les plages sont magnifiques, sable blanc, eau turquoise transaparente, seul petit hic le coin est infeste de requins blancs! donc interdiction formelle de faire de la plongee!! il y a qqes surfeurs qui s'aventurent mais notre guide, lui, etait completement panique des qu'on avait de l'eau au-dessus des genoux!! donc non c'est pas le meilleur spot pour la plongee. le meilleur reste la barriere de corail ou les whitsundays. mais bon en venant de NC c'est peut etre pas une priorite pour toi?! par contre sur Kangaroo Isdland, on y voit toute sorte de bebettes en liberte, koalas, phoques, kangaroo etc...l'ile est magnifique. et adelaide est une petite ville tres sympa (ca n'engage que moi) ou on y mange bien, il y a aussi du bon vin.
Kangaroo Island c'est vraiment chouette pour la faune et les paysages. Le seul hic c'est que l'accès à certains sites n'est autorisé que si tu es en groupe (ce que nous détestons mais pas le choix)... Nous sommes passés par Wayward bus et nous sommes retrouvés à 7 (2 couples de français et 3 néo-zélandais) avec un guide trés sympa pour 2 jours. Ca reste un excellent souvenir.
La région d'Adélaide est trés sympa, vous pouvez pousser dans la Barossa valley (région viticole) si vous avez le temps.
La région d'Adélaide est trés sympa, vous pouvez pousser dans la Barossa valley (région viticole) si vous avez le temps.
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Si vous passez peu de temps à Sydney, une bonne adresse : connectez vous sur le site www.southerncrossseaplanes.com.au - ils proposent des vols en hydravion au dessus de Sydney, c'est fantastique, je l'ai fait l'année dernière (sur le site pour pourrez voir des vidéos qui vous donneront une idée de la ballade) Pour se rendre la base qui est située à Rose Bay, il est conseillé de prendre un bateau-bus au quai d'embarquement qui se trouve pas très loin de l'Opéra house (c'est également une belle ballade qui passe au pied de l'Opéra, ce qui en donne une vision surprenante...)- Attention, il faut réserver car les avions ne reçoivent que 6 passagers + le pilote - les prix vont entre 96 € pour une ballade de 15mn et 136€ pour une demi-heure (conseillé...). Vous trouverez toutes les coordonnées sur ce site C'est vraiment à faire !!!
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2/ For flights, are there any domestic airlines worth prioritizing for good prices?
3/ I’m planning to rent a car after exploring Perth and the area—I’m traveling solo. Any rental companies you’d recommend, as well as nice hotels, B&Bs, or hostels?
4/ Any tips, good deals, or info are welcome—don’t hesitate to share!
Thanks in advance.
Hello!
I’m planning a solo trip from April 16th to June 2nd!
I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
Can’t wait to read your replies!
Thanks!!
Celia
I’m planning a solo trip from April 16th to June 2nd!
I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
Can’t wait to read your replies!
Thanks!!
Celia
We’ll be in Adelaide from February 24th to March 4th and we’d like to spend 3 days and 2 nights on Kangaroo Island.
Any recommendations?
We always travel with simple accommodations
Hi everyone, we're heading to Australia next month. We have 7 days to go from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road. Should we visit Kangaroo Island or not? We can't decide! Thanks for your advice.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to NZ at the end of January.
It’s peak season—do you think it’s necessary to book activities in advance (like a cruise to Milford Sound), or is it not essential?
Thanks
We’ll be in New Zealand starting March 15th. We’re considering renting a car from Christchurch to Auckland. We’ve read that a lot of ferries have been canceled—is that true? Would it be better to rent one car in the South Island and another in the North Island? Thanks, and happy New Year!
Hi,
When I hear our French friends talk about them, they’re the most beautiful islands in the world.
For those of you who’ve traveled extensively, is that really the case?
Are the prices for accommodation, even basic ones, justified? Isn’t a room in a family-run guesthouse at 150/200 € a bit much?
Are there other islands in Polynesia (non-French) that are just as "paradise-like" but more affordable?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Hi everyone,
A quick introduction. I'm 27, I live in Picardy, and I'm getting married in 2017. We'd like to spend our honeymoon in French Polynesia for 3 weeks.
I'm open to all kinds of advice!!!
I think we'll use a travel agency because our work schedules don't leave us much time to organize the trip... Unless I change my mind! ;-)
But we don’t want our trip to turn into tourist clichés—we really don’t like that. That said, we *do* want to see those postcard-perfect beaches and landscapes!
We don’t dive, but I think we’ll try a beginner’s dive, and maybe even get our Level 1 certification, depending on how it goes (I read some comments about it on this forum).
Anyway, I’m looking for any information and internet links to make this trip a success.
This is THE trip of a lifetime, and it has to be perfect!
Thanks for your help!
I’m also checking out the different threads about Polynesia on this forum ;-)
Hi everyone,
What great news to read that Voyage Forum is back up and running—I’m so happy! 🙂 I need some advice for a trip we’re planning in 2025: New Caledonia and Australia.
We’ll arrive in Australia on September 1, 2025, and the plan is to spend 2 nights in Melbourne to explore the city, then rent a car to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, where we’ll arrive on September 12. Unfortunately, we won’t have time for the Great Ocean Road
I’ve checked several blogs for this route and here’s the itinerary I’ve put together:
9/4: Melbourne to Philip Island (140 km) – 1 night 9/5: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory National Park – 2 nights 9/7: Raymond Island (free ferry to cross a 200 m sea channel) – Lakes Entrance – 1 night 9/8: Drive to Narooma (stop at Quarry Beach) – 1 night at "Bodalla Park Forest Rest Area" 9/9: Batemans Bay – Pebbly Beach – Dolphin Point – Jervis Bay – 1 night (to be found) 9/10: Jervis Bay and surroundings – 1 night at Bendeela Picnic Area 9/11: Blue Mountains National Park (1 hour from Sydney) – 1 night (to be found) 9/12: Arrival in Sydney
I know we won’t be able to see everything, and this 9-day route is just a starting point. The goal is to avoid rushing—if we see a place we like, we’ll stop, even if it means seeing less. A vacation where we don’t watch the clock too much! 🙂 Does this route (a mix of several blogs where not all stops are noted) seem realistic or too ambitious? Are there certain spots that are more worth prioritizing over the ones I’ve listed? For example, in one of the blogs I read, travelers skipped Blue Mountains National Park because they chose another site (which I’ve forgotten 😎).
For accommodation, we’ll likely be camping (free or paid), so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 😎
Our arrival in Sydney on September 12 depends on my hope to participate in the marathon on September 15, 2025. After that, we’ll leave Sydney on September 17 for Ayers Rock.
Thanks in advance for your tips and ideas—it’s always tricky to plan a route from a distance when time is limited.
And long live this site, which I’ve missed so much since 2020! 😎🙂
We’ll arrive in Australia on September 1, 2025, and the plan is to spend 2 nights in Melbourne to explore the city, then rent a car to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, where we’ll arrive on September 12. Unfortunately, we won’t have time for the Great Ocean Road
I’ve checked several blogs for this route and here’s the itinerary I’ve put together:
9/4: Melbourne to Philip Island (140 km) – 1 night 9/5: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory National Park – 2 nights 9/7: Raymond Island (free ferry to cross a 200 m sea channel) – Lakes Entrance – 1 night 9/8: Drive to Narooma (stop at Quarry Beach) – 1 night at "Bodalla Park Forest Rest Area" 9/9: Batemans Bay – Pebbly Beach – Dolphin Point – Jervis Bay – 1 night (to be found) 9/10: Jervis Bay and surroundings – 1 night at Bendeela Picnic Area 9/11: Blue Mountains National Park (1 hour from Sydney) – 1 night (to be found) 9/12: Arrival in Sydney
I know we won’t be able to see everything, and this 9-day route is just a starting point. The goal is to avoid rushing—if we see a place we like, we’ll stop, even if it means seeing less. A vacation where we don’t watch the clock too much! 🙂 Does this route (a mix of several blogs where not all stops are noted) seem realistic or too ambitious? Are there certain spots that are more worth prioritizing over the ones I’ve listed? For example, in one of the blogs I read, travelers skipped Blue Mountains National Park because they chose another site (which I’ve forgotten 😎).
For accommodation, we’ll likely be camping (free or paid), so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 😎
Our arrival in Sydney on September 12 depends on my hope to participate in the marathon on September 15, 2025. After that, we’ll leave Sydney on September 17 for Ayers Rock.
Thanks in advance for your tips and ideas—it’s always tricky to plan a route from a distance when time is limited.
And long live this site, which I’ve missed so much since 2020! 😎🙂






