5-Day Budget Trip to Australia with 5,000 INR

Day 1: Explore Sydney

Sydney, Australia on April 22, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at a local cafe

Enjoy a budget-friendly breakfast at Bourke Street Bakery, famous for its fresh pastries and coffee, open from 7am to 6pm.
AUD7, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Circular Quay and Sydney Opera House

Walk around Circular Quay and admire the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Entry to the outdoor areas is free.
AUD0, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at a food court

Grab a budget lunch at Pitt Street Mall food court with plenty of options under AUD10.
AUD10, 1h0m

1:30pm

Relax in the Royal Botanic Garden

Stroll through the beautiful Royal Botanic Garden, a peaceful spot offering stunning views of the harbour. Open until sunset.
AUD0, 1h30m

3:30pm

Visit The Rocks Market

Explore The Rocks Market with local crafts and souvenirs, open on weekends until 5pm.
AUD0, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at a budget Asian restaurant

Enjoy affordable Asian dishes at Spice Alley, open till 9pm with meals under AUD15.
AUD15, 1h0m

Day 2: Blue Mountains Day Trip

Blue Mountains, Australia on April 23, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel or nearby cafe

Start early with a quick breakfast at a local cafe before traveling to Blue Mountains.
AUD7, 0h45m

8:00am

Train to Blue Mountains

Take a train from Sydney Central Station to Katoomba, approximately 2 hours, tickets around AUD10 one way.
AUD20, 2h0m

10:15am

Explore Echo Point and Three Sisters

Enjoy stunning views of the iconic Three Sisters rock formation and surrounding cliffs, free of charge.
AUD0, 1h0m

11:30am

Bushwalk to Scenic World

Walk along easy trails to Scenic World (entry approx AUD45), or explore nearby free lookout points if on a tight budget.
AUD0 or AUD45, 2h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at a local cafe

Affordable lunch options at local cafes in Katoomba offer sandwiches and snacks for around AUD10.
AUD10, 1h0m

3:30pm

Return train to Sydney

Catch the return train to Sydney Central Station, arriving late afternoon.
Included above, 2h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Chinatown

Dine in Sydney’s Chinatown where meals start from AUD10, offering tasty and inexpensive Asian cuisine.
AUD12, 1h0m

Day 3: Fly to Melbourne

Melbourne, Australia on April 24, 2025

7:00am

Early breakfast

Grab a quick breakfast at the hostel or nearby cafe, budget around AUD7.
AUD7, 0h30m

8:00am

Fly to Melbourne

Take a budget flight from Sydney to Melbourne, with fares around AUD50 if booked early.
AUD50, 1h30m

10:00am

Arrive in Melbourne, settle in

Check-in at a budget accommodation or hostel in the city center.
AUD0 (assuming hotel booked), 1h0m

11:00am

Visit Federation Square and Flinders Street Station

Explore Melbourne’s cultural hub with free art exhibitions and iconic architecture.
AUD0, 1h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at laneway cafes

Enjoy affordable cafe food in Melbourne’s famous laneways with meals around AUD12.
AUD12, 1h0m

2:00pm

Walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Relax and take in nature at Melbourne’s stunning gardens, free entry.
AUD0, 1h30m

4:00pm

Visit Queen Victoria Market

Browse fresh produce, souvenirs and sample street food, open until 5pm.
AUD0 to browse, food at own cost, 1h0m

6:00pm

Dinner at Chinatown Melbourne

Taste affordable dumplings and noodles starting at AUD10.
AUD12, 1h0m

Day 4: Great Ocean Road Day Trip

Great Ocean Road, Australia on April 25, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at accommodation

Have a filling breakfast before the day trip, estimate AUD7.
AUD7, 0h30m

7:30am

Great Ocean Road tour

Join a budget group tour to Great Ocean Road to experience the Twelve Apostles and scenic coastline, tours start around AUD70.
AUD70, 10h0m

6:00pm

Return to Melbourne

Arrive back in Melbourne in the evening after the full-day trip.
Included in tour, N/A

7:30pm

Dinner takeaway or local fast food

After a long day, opt for a quick takeaway meal like fish and chips or kebab, under AUD10.
AUD10, 0h45m

Day 5: Melbourne Leisure

Melbourne, Australia on April 26, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at a nearby cafe

Enjoy your last affordable breakfast in Melbourne, with plenty of options under AUD7.
AUD7, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit National Gallery of Victoria

Explore Australia’s oldest and most visited art museum, entry to the permanent collection is free.
AUD0, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Degraves Street

Try affordable cafes in this popular laneway, with meals around AUD12.
AUD12, 1h0m

1:30pm

Stroll around Fitzroy

Explore Melbourne’s hip neighborhood Fitzroy, known for street art and vintage shops. Free to explore.
AUD0, 2h0m

4:00pm

Coffee break

Relax with a coffee or tea at one of Fitzroy’s inexpensive cafes, budget around AUD5.
AUD5, 0h45m

6:00pm

Dinner at a budget-friendly eatery

Enjoy your final night meal at a popular local restaurant with meals under AUD15.
AUD15, 1h0m