Morning: Fly from Canberra to Sydney on a Qantas flight and collect bonus QFF points for the short domestic trip. Check in to a Qantas Preferred Hotel partner such as the Rydges Sydney Central to earn additional stay points.
Afternoon: Take a leisurely walk around Darling Harbour, enjoying waterfront views while snapping photos for your travel journal. Grab a quick lunch at a participating Qantas Eatery to rack up dining points.
Evening: Dine at the iconic Sydney Opera House restaurant and watch a sunset performance; Qantas partners often offer dining credit cards that boost your points balance.
Find HotelsMorning: Climb the world‑famous Sydney Harbour Bridge with the BridgeClimb experience, earning activity points through the Qantas Experience program. The climb takes about 3 hours, offering spectacular city panoramas.
Afternoon: Explore the historic Royal Botanic Garden, strolling through themed gardens and enjoying a complimentary coffee at the on‑site café, which is a Qantas partner for beverage points.
Evening: Attend a performance at the Sydney Opera House (if you missed dinner) and later relax at a nearby bar that participates in the Qantas Lifestyle program.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a short train ride to Bondi Beach and join a surf lesson with a Qantas‑affiliated surf school, earning activity points while catching waves.
Afternoon: Walk the scenic Bondi to Coogee coastal trail, stopping at Bronte Park for a picnic lunch; many local cafés are Qantas dining partners.
Evening: Return to the city for dinner at The Rocks precinct, where you can collect extra points at participating restaurants and enjoy a nightcap at a heritage pub.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the Art Gallery of New South Wales, where entry is free and you can earn points by purchasing a museum shop voucher.
Afternoon: Head to the Australian Museum to explore natural history exhibits; the museum café offers Qantas dining points on meals.
Evening: Enjoy a riverside dinner cruise on the Sydney Harbour, a Qantas Experience partner that adds bonus points for dining and entertainment.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a ferry to Taronga Zoo, where you can earn activity points for the wildlife encounter and use the zoo’s Qantas partner shop for souvenirs.
Afternoon: Ride the Sky Safari cable car for panoramic views, then explore the zoo’s Australian native animal exhibits.
Evening: Return to the city and dine at a Qantas-affiliated restaurant in Darlinghurst, followed by a night walk through the illuminated Barangaroo Reserve.
Find HotelsMorning: Spend time at the upscale Pitt Street Mall, where many retailers are part of the Qantas Shopping Rewards program, allowing you to earn points on purchases.
Afternoon: Relax at the luxurious Queensland Health Spa (partnered with Qantas), enjoying a treatment that adds wellness points to your account.
Evening: Conclude the trip with a rooftop dinner at The Glenmore Hotel in The Rocks, offering spectacular city views and additional dining points.
Find HotelsMorning: Check out of the hotel and take a short walk to the Central Station café for a final Qantas partner coffee.
Afternoon: Board your return Qantas flight to Canberra, ensuring you claim your flight points before landing.
Evening: Arrive back in Canberra, ready to redeem your accumulated QFF points for future travel.
Find HotelsTo extend your stay, add a day trip to the Blue Mountains for breathtaking scenery and additional QFF points via partner tours. If you need to shorten the trip, skip the spa day and combine the museum visits into a single half‑day, saving both time and expenses while still earning ample points through flights, accommodation, and dining.