Can anyone give me some advice for a brief Sydney visit?

I am travelling to Brisbane via Sydney and have 5 hours between flights. I would like to see the bridge and opera house to take some photos. Also some breakfast would be good. Any ideas appreciated

Can anyone give me some advice for a brief Sydney visit?home theatre

It will be difficult to get it all in in 5 hours, however it CAN be done. I'm a former resident of Brisbane and I had to travel to Sydney near Christmas last year.

Check the train schedules first - they're available online. Take one that is about 15-20 minutes after your plane is due to land. Go to circular Quay. Hop out and head downstairs; you'll be in a big tourist place. If you walk along the boardwalk, you'll see the bridge on the left. Keep going, and the Opera House is right in front of you. There's cafes lining the area, so getting breakfast wouldn't be hard, unless you want the quick 'n' dirty and there's a McDonalds as well as a few other places in the airport.

Hop back on a train about an hour before your plane is due to go.

Can anyone give me some advice for a brief Sydney visit?ballet theater opera theater

Take the train from the airport to the Circular Quauay. Cheap and reliable. From there it is minutes to the Opera House and the bridge. Solid place for breakfast in the Rocks area (ten minute walk) is Pancakes On The Rocks 4 Hickson Rd.
I went to Sydney just under 15 months ago. And apart from it being expensive i also found it a bit on the dull side (Apart from NYE Fireworks)

To be truth full you are not going to see much of Sydney or whatever in five hours.

On the top floor above Paddy's Indoor Market is a floor dedicated to all types of cuisine (Chinese etc)

I would prefer to sample these rather than running round like a blue a@@ed fly.
Dude,

With 5 hours. NO CHANCE.

By the time you clear customs and get to the city, it will be time to go back and check-in to BNE.

Brekky will will be a rush also....

Stick to the Airport.
I would ditto stick to the airport-- unless you can afford a really quick taxi and go to the Botanical Gardens for tea. They overlook the Opera House, and Sydney Harbour.
My advice is to stay at the airport, customs can sometimes be a lengthy process especially in the morning.(also keep in mind your have to change terminals and make your 30min Pre boarding cut off time). Sydney Airport is jam packed with shops and restaurants both in the international and domestic terminals.
Stick to the airport mate

5 hour is not enough and also sorry to say you that

Sydneys public transport is crap now a days
Don't bother - you won't miss much. Spent 5 days there and wished it had only been 5 hours! Traffic congestion ruled and ruined my lungs. Like others said - just stay at the airport!
ok u seem to be strapped for time but if you get a all day ticket thats $15 that gives you access to the busses train and ferry that runs from circular quay to manly. that was my main two stops when i was there.