Tour Sydney Sprint

From the Super Mario Wiki, the Mario encyclopedia
Jump to navigationJump to search
Sydney Sprint
Sydney Sprint
View of the Sydney Opera House
Information
Appears in Mario Kart Tour (2021 (1, 2), 2022 (3))
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 2) (2022)
Cup(s) Propeller Cup
Tour(s)
Based on Sydney, Australia
Online play Available (Switch)
Music sample
Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint
The map of Sydney Sprint from Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint 2
The map of Sydney Sprint 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint 3
The map of Sydney Sprint 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Map of Tour Sydney Sprint in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Staff ghost(s)
8DX 150cc Nin★Rie
2:16.617 Baby Mario's head icon in Mario Kart 8Biddybuggy body from Mario Kart 8StandardSuper Glider from Mario Kart 8
8DX 200cc Nin★Giulia
1:37.367 Bowser Jr.'s head icon in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.Koopa Clown from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.StandardThumbnail of Bowser Jr.'s Super Glider (with 8 icon), in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Sydney Sprint is a race course featured in Mario Kart Tour. It is set in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, and made its debut in the April–May 2021 Sydney Tour, the city's namesake tour. Like a majority of the other city courses, there are three routes for this course, which are named Sydney Sprint, Sydney Sprint 2, and Sydney Sprint 3. The second route debuted in the September 2021 Sydney Tour, and the third route debuted in the 2022 Anniversary Tour. The course visits various landmarks of Sydney, with the first route taking racers through the Sydney Opera House and Luna Park, the second route featuring the Mary Booth Lookout Reserve, and the third route focusing on Barangaroo Reserve. The first and second routes also feature the Sydney Harbor Bridge, where passengers in a nearby Tangara train throw items onto the road. Additionally, the second route starts in the opposite direction compared to the other two. Unlike most other city courses (with the exception of Singapore Speedway and Athens Dash), which generally condense landmarks down, every landmark featured in the varying routes of Sydney Sprint (except for Uluru) is from the general area of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge; unlike Singapore Speedway, though, no routes closely approximate roads or paths featured in the actual city.

Sydney Sprint returns as the first course of the Propeller Cup in the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass.

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Sydney Sprint's course layout in relation to its other layoutsSydney Sprint 2's course layout in relation to its other layouts
Sydney Sprint 3's course layout in relation to its other layouts
The city course's routes in relation to each other.

Sydney Sprint[edit]

In the standard layout, the course begins within an area in Port Jackson. After a reverse curve to the right, the player enters the Sydney Opera House and makes a slight left amidst a cheering crowd to a Glide Ramp across the water. After passing under the Bradfield Highway, the player will make a 270-degree loop right amidst some Luna Park fairgrounds on the left to join the highway and cross the Sydney Harbor Bridge; while on the bridge, passengers from the Tangara train operating on the North Shore Line will throw random Mushrooms, Bananas and Bob-ombs onto the central span. The player then takes a long winding left through downtown Sydney before reaching the finish line.

At the start of the course, there is a fountain at the side of the course. If the player uses a Mushroom to hit the fountain, they will be able to perform several Jump Boosts.

The course also appears as Sydney Sprint R (reversed), Sydney Sprint T (with ramps), and Sydney Sprint R/T (reversed with ramps). In the T variant, several stationary vehicles appear on the Sydney Harbor Bridge, including a car, a pickup truck, and a dash panel ramp truck.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Sydney Sprint tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Sydney Sprint.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Sydney Sprint and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Sydney Sprint tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Sydney Sprint from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Baby Mario (Koala)Black Mii Racing SuitCat ToadChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong (Gladiator)Dr. PeachFire RosalinaKamek from Mario Kart TourLudwig Mii Racing SuitMario (Baseball)Mario (Racing)Pink Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Gold)Spike Mii Racing Suit The Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourCact-Ice from Mario Kart TourDark Trickster from Mario Kart TourDecal Streamliner from Mario Kart TourFrost Wing from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Lunar Cruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourIron Cucumber from Mario Kart TourJet Cruiser from Mario Kart TourPinch Hitter from Mario Kart TourRed B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourSilver Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Sailer from Mario Kart TourThe Waluigi Racer Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Black Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourCalico Parafoil from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Crêpe from Mario Kart TourFlying Flappers from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourThe Green Emblem from Mario Kart TourHome-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Mario Bros. Parafoil from Mario Kart TourRose Parasol from Mario Kart TourStarry Great Sail from Mario Kart TourSurf Master from Mario Kart TourToe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour Birdo Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitDr. LuigiKing Bob-omb (Gold)Larry Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Sunshine)Pauline (Party Time)Pauline (Rose)Petey Piranha Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut)Toadette (Astronaut)White Mii Racing SuitWhite YoshiYoshi (Kangaroo)* B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourBlack Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourThe Black Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourBlack Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourBoo Pipes from Mario Kart TourDreamy Egg from Mario Kart TourFestival Girl from Mario Kart TourGilded King from Mario Kart Tour.Gilded Prancer from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Bruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourGreen B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour*Jade Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourPurple Bunny from Mario Kart TourRainbow Pipe Buggy from Mario Kart TourThe Red Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourSwift Jack from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Fire Flower from Mario Kart TourBlooper Wingtip from Mario Kart TourBowser Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourBright Balloons from Mario Kart TourCandlelight Flight Cake from Mario Kart TourCloud Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourGold Boo Masks from Mario Kart TourGolden Glider from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourMario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourMosaic Starchute from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2021 from Mario Kart TourRed Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourSilver Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart Tour*
Blue YoshiGreen Shy Guy Blue Royale from Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Cat ToadDaisy (Swimwear)King Bob-omb from Mario Kart TourLemmy Mii Racing SuitMario (Sunshine)Mario (Tuxedo)Pauline (Cowgirl)Penguin ToadetteToad (Astronaut)Toadette Mii Racing SuitWaluigi Mii Racing SuitWhite YoshiYoshi (Reindeer) The Black Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourBronze Cucumber from Mario Kart TourCat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourFast Frank from Mario Kart TourFestival Girl from Mario Kart TourGold Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourGreen B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourJade Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourOrange Streamliner from Mario Kart TourRainbow Streetle from Mario Kart TourSwift Jack from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart Tour Bright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourFlying Easel from Mario Kart TourGold Home-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Piranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourPurple Oilpaper Umbrella from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Flappy Wings from Mario Kart TourShip's WheelSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourStarry Great Sail from Mario Kart TourSuper Mario Kart Glider from Mario Kart TourWicked Topaz from Mario Kart Tour Baby Mario (Koala)Black Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Sailor)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Gold Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitMario (Racing)Mario (Swimwear)Metal Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Morton Mii Racing SuitPenguin ToadRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Chef)Rosalina (Swimwear)Spike Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg) Cact-Ice from Mario Kart TourThe Chain Chomp Chariot from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourDark Trickster from Mario Kart TourGilded Prancer from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Fish Bone Ferry from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Sweet Ride from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourIron Cucumber from Mario Kart TourMach 8-R from Mario Kart TourPenguin Slider from Mario Kart TourPinch Hitter from Mario Kart TourPurple Bunny from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourRed B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour**Sports Coupe 2022 from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour Black Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourBowser Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourBright Balloons from Mario Kart TourGlittering Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Flappy Wings from Mario Kart TourGreat Sail from Mario Kart TourGreen Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Green Emblem from Mario Kart TourHome-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourLuma Parafoil from Mario Kart TourPlanet Glider from Mario Kart TourRoy Oilpaper from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourSurf Master from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart TourWonderful Diamond from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Pink Yoshi Blue Royale from Mario Kart Tour Mushroom Glider from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Red)Blue YoshiRosalina's icon from Mario Kart TourYellow Yoshi
Ludwig
Sydney Sprint T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Builder ToadBuilder ToadetteDr. LuigiGreen Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)King Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitLight Green Mii Racing SuitMorton Mii Racing SuitPauline (Rose)Peach (Happi)Penguin ToadPetey Piranha Mii Racing SuitPiranha Plant Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Swimwear)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Armored Rider from Mario Kart TourBlack Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourCheep Snorkel from Mario Kart TourClackety Kart from Mario Kart Tour.Cream Classic from Mario Kart TourFast Frank from Mario Kart TourGold Paintster from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourGreen B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourOrange Streamliner from Mario Kart TourPenguin Slider from Mario Kart TourPurple Bunny from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourRose Taxi from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Fire Flower from Mario Kart TourBlooper Wingtip from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourGlittering Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Flappy Wings from Mario Kart TourGold Home-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourMosaic Starchute from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourNinja Scroll from Mario Kart TourPiranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourPlanet Glider from Mario Kart TourToe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourTreasure Map from Mario Kart Tour.Waluigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourWonderful Wings from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Black)Chain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDr. BowserDry Bowser Mii Racing SuitIce MarioKing Boo (Gold)Luigi (Lederhosen)Petey Piranha (Gold)Pink Mii Racing SuitPurple Mii Racing SuitRoy Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)Wiggler Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Reindeer) Black Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourBronze Cucumber from Mario Kart TourCrimson Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourDecal Streamliner from Mario Kart TourDesert Rose Wagon from Mario Kart TourFrost Wing from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Eagle from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Lunar Cruiser from Mario Kart TourGold Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourJet Cruiser from Mario Kart Tour**Kamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourPink Wing from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Dozer in Mario Kart TourSakura Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourSilver Flower Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Waluigi Racer Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart Tour Black Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourBowser Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourCalico Parafoil from Mario Kart TourCloud Glider from Mario Kart TourFestival Wings from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Cloud Balloons from Mario Kart TourGold Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Tulips from Mario Kart TourMario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2023 from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Flappy Wings from Mario Kart TourSafety Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourStarry Great Sail from Mario Kart Tour**Super Mario Kart Glider from Mario Kart TourWario's Mustache from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart TourWhite Shy GuyYellow Yoshi* Blue Royale from Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Baby Mario (Koala)Birdo (Black)Bowser (Santa)Builder Mario from Mario Kart TourCat PeachDr. BowserLuigi (Gold Knight)Mario (Swimwear)Petey Piranha (Gold)Rocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)White Mii Racing Suit Blue Soda from Mario Kart TourClackety Kart from Mario Kart Tour.Dreamy Egg from Mario Kart TourGilded Prancer from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourJumbo Jetter from Mario Kart TourMach 8-R from Mario Kart TourPurple Bunny from Mario Kart TourRose Taxi from Mario Kart TourSakura Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourSports Coupe 2022 from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Sailer from Mario Kart TourSwift Jack from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Star from Mario Kart TourBlack Great Sail from Mario Kart TourBright Balloons from Mario Kart TourGold New Year's Kite from Mario Kart TourGreen Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourIcy Mario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2023 from Mario Kart TourNinja Scroll from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourRecord Setter from Mario Kart TourSafety Glider from Mario Kart TourSoaring Jack from Mario Kart TourSurf Master from Mario Kart TourWonderful Diamond from Mario Kart Tour Bowser Mii Racing SuitDr. PeachFire RosalinaFish Bone Mii Racing SuitGoomba Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-omb (Gold)King Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Ludwig Mii Racing SuitMario (SNES)Metal Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Moo Moo Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Vacation)Toad (Tourist)Waluigi Mii Racing Suit 8-Bit Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourThe Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour*Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourCrimson Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourFast Frank from Mario Kart TourFestival Girl from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Driver from Mario Kart Tour**Gold Paintster from Mario Kart TourGold Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Trickster from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourGoo-Goo Black from Mario Kart TourGreen B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour**Pink Wing from Mario Kart TourRainbow Streetle from Mario Kart TourRed B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour* Bowser Hanafuda from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Crêpe from Mario Kart TourGold Bells from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGold Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Piranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourGold Umbrella from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourManta Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Mario Bros. Parafoil from Mario Kart TourMosaic Starchute from Mario Kart TourRainbow Starchute from Mario Kart TourRose Parasol from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourWaluigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Wavy Great Sail from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour
Green Shy GuyRosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour The Yellow Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Blue Koopa (Freerunning) Cucumber from Mario Kart TourLight-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Ludwig
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Ring Race
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Ring Race bonus challenge held in Sydney Sprint Regular MKT Icon BabyMario.png
Baby Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 20
  • 30
  • 40
Sydney Tour (April–May 2021) Baby Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Mario Cup
Do Jump Boosts
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Yoshi Cup challenge from the September 2021 Sydney Tour; a Do Jump Boosts bonus challenge set on Sydney Sprint Regular MKT Icon BabyMario.png
Baby Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 7
  • 12
  • 16
Sydney Tour (September 2021) The icon of the Yoshi Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Yoshi Cup
  • 8
  • 12
  • 16
Sunshine Tour Monty Mole Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Monty Mole Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Mario Cup challenge from the 2nd Anniversary Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones bonus challenge set on Sydney Sprint Regular MKT Icon Yoshi.png
Yoshi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 5
  • 9
  • 12
2nd Anniversary Tour The icon of the Mario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Mario Cup
Time Trial
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Daisy Cup challenge from the 2nd Anniversary Tour; a Time Trial bonus challenge set on Sydney Sprint Regular MKT Icon BabyMario.png
Baby Mario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 2:00.00
  • 1:52.00
  • 1:45.00
2nd Anniversary Tour The icon of the Daisy Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Daisy Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the King Bob-omb Cup challenge from the Sunshine Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on Sydney Sprint T T MKT Icon BabyLuigi.png
Baby Luigi
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 6
  • 10
  • 14
Sunshine Tour The King Bob-omb Cup from Mario Kart Tour
King Bob-omb Cup
Snap a Photo
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Other driver information Objectives Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider
The icon of the Bowser Jr. Cup challenge from the April – May 2021 Sydney Tour of Mario Kart Tour T Baby Mario (Koala) from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Mario (Koala)
Sushi Racer from Mario Kart Tour
Sushi Racer
Manta Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Manta Glider
MKT Icon BabyPeach.png
Baby Peach
Birthday Girl from Mario Kart Tour
Birthday Girl
Peach Parasol from Mario Kart Tour
Peach Parasol
  • 3 or more drivers
  • A Jump Boost
  • Take a photo
Sydney Tour (April–May 2021) Bowser Jr. Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Bowser Jr. Cup
MKT Icon BabyDaisy.png
Baby Daisy
Birthday Girl Daisy from Mario Kart Tour
Birthday Girl Daisy
Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Flower Glider
Baby Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Rosalina
Birthday Girl Rosalina from Mario Kart Tour
Birthday Girl Rosalina
Droplet Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Droplet Glider

Sydney Sprint 2[edit]

This layout is driven in the opposite direction compared to the previous layout. Like the original Sydney Sprint, the course's standard layout starts out at an area in Port Jackson. After that, there is a long winding turn through downtown Sydney. After a turn to the left, the player can reach the highway and cross the Sydney Harbor Bridge, where passengers from the Tangara train operating on the North Shore Line will throw random items onto the central span, just like Sydney Sprint. Next, there is a turn to the right which leads to the Mary Booth Lookout Reserve. After another turn to the left, there is a glide ramp which takes the player across some water. Next, there is a small street with a single ramp at the end. After the ramp, the player returns back to the Port Jackson area. At this section, the player can choose to go on the upper route which contains some coins, or the bottom route. The Sydney Opera House can also be seen at the background. After another turn to the left, the player reaches the finish line.

The course also appears as Sydney Sprint 2R (reversed), Sydney Sprint 2T (with ramps), and Sydney Sprint 2R/T (reversed with ramps). In the R/T variant, the glide ramp is moved further down the track, appearing shortly before the Sydney Harbor Bridge. This change, in conjunction with several ramps, allows racers to potentially glide over the entire bridge section.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Sydney Sprint tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Sydney Sprint 2.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Sydney Sprint 2 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Sydney Sprint 2 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Sydney Sprint 2 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Birdo (Black)Black Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Painter)Mario (Baseball)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitPink Shy Guy (Ninja)Toadette (Explorer)Yoshi (Gold Egg)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Black Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Blue Sub Scooter from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart TourBrown Offroader from Mario Kart TourCapsule Kart from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourFirefly from Mario Kart TourGold Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourGreen B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Holiday Speeder from Mario Kart TourInferno Flyer from Mario Kart TourLime Tea Coupe from Mario Kart TourRambi Runner from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Sailer from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom from Mario Kart TourBlack Great Sail from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourGlitter Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Bells from Mario Kart TourGold Meteors from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourRoy Oilpaper from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Master from Mario Kart TourTanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourYukata Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour Baby Mario (Koala)Daisy (Swimwear)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Dry Bowser's icon from Mario Kart TourGreen Mii Racing SuitMario (Musician)Mario (Swimwear)Mario (Tuxedo)Spike Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)White Mii Racing Suit* Black Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart Tour**The Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Minibus from Mario Kart TourCleanup Hitter from Mario Kart TourGold Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart Tour**Gold Paintster from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourGold Zucchini from Mario Kart TourGrand Badwagon from Mario Kart TourIce Dozer from Mario Kart TourJumbo Jetter from Mario Kart TourPurple Bunny from Mario Kart TourQueen Bee from Mario Kart TourThe Red Vampire Flyer from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour Butterfly Sunset from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourGlinting Glider from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Boo Masks from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Cloud Balloons from Mario Kart Tour*Home-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourPink Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Red Emblem from Mario Kart TourShip's WheelSurf Master from Mario Kart TourToe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Red Toad (Pit Crew) Birdo (Red)Boomerang Bro's icon from Mario Kart TourGreen Toad (Pit Crew) Blue Royale from Mario Kart Tour Mushroom Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint 2R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Baby Mario (Koala)Daisy (Swimwear)Donkey Kong Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Nabbit Mii Racing SuitPauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Halloween)Wario (Cowboy)White YoshiYoshi (Gold Egg) B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourBlack Cat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Chain Chomp Chariot from Mario Kart TourFlower Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourGreen Comet from Mario Kart TourIron Cucumber from Mario Kart TourPaintster from Mario Kart TourPurple Bunny from Mario Kart TourRainbow Pipe Buggy from Mario Kart TourRose Taxi from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart TourWild Gold from Mario Kart TourYellow Offroader from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Fire Flower from Mario Kart TourBlack Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Crêpe from Mario Kart TourGold Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourGold Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourGolden Glider from Mario Kart TourHome-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Red Emblem from Mario Kart TourShip's WheelSpider Glider from Mario Kart TourTropical Balloons from Mario Kart Tour Birdo Mii Racing SuitBlack Mii Racing SuitCat Mario from Mario Kart TourCat ToadLudwig Mii Racing SuitMario (Baseball)Mario (Musician)Mario (Tuxedo)Piranha Plant Mii Racing SuitToad Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Kangaroo) Black Turbo Birdo from Mario Kart TourDesert Rose Wagon from Mario Kart TourDK Maximum from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Pipe Frame from Mario Kart TourGreen B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Holiday Speeder from Mario Kart TourIce Dozer from Mario Kart TourInferno Flyer from Mario Kart TourJet Cruiser from Mario Kart TourPirate Sushi Racer from Mario Kart TourRed Comet from Mario Kart TourSilver Cupid's Arrow from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourTaiko Drum Dasher from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart Tour Dry Bowser Umbrella from Mario Kart TourFlying Easel from Mario Kart TourGold Bells from Mario Kart TourGreat Sail from Mario Kart TourMosaic Starchute from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourRainbow Fare Flier from Mario Kart TourStarry Great Sail from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Master from Mario Kart TourSunset Balloons from Mario Kart TourSurf Master from Mario Kart TourSweetheart Glider from Mario Kart TourYoshi's Cookies from Mario Kart Tour
White Shy Guy Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Bowser Jr. from Mario Kart TourRed Toad (Pit Crew) Mushroom Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint 2T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Baby Rosalina (Detective)Brown Mii Racing SuitDry Bones Mii Racing SuitHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitMario (Santa)Peach (Explorer)Peach (Happi)Silver Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)White YoshiYoshi (Kangaroo) DK Maximum from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Driver from Mario Kart TourGold Pipes from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Sweet Ride from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourPinch Hitter from Mario Kart TourPirate Sushi Racer from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourRed Comet from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Warrior Wagon from Mario Kart TourTaiko Drum Dasher from Mario Kart TourWhite Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourWild Pink from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Bullet Bill from Mario Kart TourFlying Easel from Mario Kart TourGlittering Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Tanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourManta Glider from Mario Kart TourPink Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourRainbow Fare Flier from Mario Kart TourThe Silver Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourSpringtime Crane from Mario Kart TourSunset Balloons from Mario Kart TourWonderful Diamond from Mario Kart Tour Birdo Mii Racing SuitBlue Mii Racing SuitKamek from Mario Kart TourMorton Mii Racing SuitNabbit Mii Racing SuitPeach (Vacation)Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)Purple Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitWaluigi Mii Racing Suit Black Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourThe Black Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourBlack Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourBright Girl from Mario Kart TourDaikon Rocket from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourGold Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart TourGold Kiddie Kart from Mario Kart TourGreen Comet from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart Tour**Pink Dozer from Mario Kart TourThe Purple Dozer in Mario Kart TourRambi Runner from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart TourSushi Racer from Mario Kart TourSweet Ride from Mario Kart TourWild Gold from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Goomba from Mario Kart TourCat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourDream Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Cloud Balloons from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGold Home-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Meteors from Mario Kart TourGold Piranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourGreen Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourShip's Wheel*Silver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourSky-High Flyer from Mario Kart TourTanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourToe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourYukata Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour
Birdo (Red) Blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Blue Koopa (Freerunning)Blue YoshiBowser Jr. from Mario Kart TourLight-blue Yoshi
Sydney Sprint 2R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
? Block Mii Racing SuitBirdo Mii Racing SuitBowser Jr. (Pirate)Builder ToadetteCat PeachCat ToadDr. PeachFish Bone Mii Racing SuitKamek from Mario Kart TourMario (Swimwear)Purple Mii Racing SuitRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitWaluigi Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Gold Egg) The Black Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourThe Black Sneeker from Mario Kart TourBoo Pipes from Mario Kart TourBronze Cucumber from Mario Kart TourCat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourCleanup Hitter from Mario Kart TourCream B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourDark Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourDesert Rose Wagon from Mario Kart TourGreen Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourJet Cruiser from Mario Kart TourJumbo Jetter from Mario Kart TourMetal B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourPink Dozer from Mario Kart TourSilver King from Mario Kart TourThe Yeehaw Wagon from Mario Kart Tour Calico Parafoil from Mario Kart TourGlinting Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Home-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Piranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourGold Tulips from Mario Kart TourGold Umbrella from Mario Kart TourMario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourMosaic Starchute from Mario Kart TourNabbit Parachute from Mario Kart TourRed Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourSakura Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourShip's WheelStarry Great Sail from Mario Kart TourSurf Master from Mario Kart Tour Brown Mii Racing SuitBuilder Mario from Mario Kart TourDry Bones Mii Racing SuitKing Boo Mii Racing SuitLemmy Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)Luigi (Knight)Luigi (Painter)Pauline (Cowgirl)Peach (Happi)Peach (Vacation)Pink Mii Racing SuitWhite Mii Racing SuitWiggler Mii Racing Suit Armored Rider from Mario Kart TourB Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourBrown Offroader from Mario Kart TourClassic B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourThe Fish Bone Ferry from Mario Kart TourFrost Wing from Mario Kart TourGold Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart TourGold Pipes from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Shielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourKamek's Zoom Broom from Mario Kart TourPaintster from Mario Kart TourPinch Hitter from Mario Kart TourPink Comet from Mario Kart TourThe Pink Sneeker from Mario Kart TourQueen Bee from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Taxi from Mario Kart TourRose Taxi from Mario Kart TourSports Coupe 2022 from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour* Black Great Sail from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourFlying Easel from Mario Kart TourGold Candlelight Flight from Mario Kart TourGold Origami Glider from Mario Kart TourGreat Sail from Mario Kart TourHome-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart Tour*The Mario Bros. Parafoil from Mario Kart TourPiranha Plant Balloons from Mario Kart TourPolka-Dot Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourRecord Setter from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart Tour**Springtime Crane from Mario Kart TourSunny Surf Master from Mario Kart TourThe Wavy Great Sail from Mario Kart Tour*Wicked Topaz from Mario Kart TourWonderful Wings from Mario Kart Tour
Light-blue YoshiPink Yoshi Boomerang Bro's icon from Mario Kart TourMKT Icon Bowser.pngPink Toad (Pit Crew) Light-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Goomba Takedown
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Waluigi Cup challenge from the September 2021 Sydney Tour; a Goomba Takedown bonus challenge set on Sydney Sprint 2 Regular Birdo (Yellow) in Mario Kart Tour
Birdo (Yellow)
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Bob-omb from Mario Kart Tour.
Bob-omb

Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom
1
  • 30
  • 60
  • 80
Sydney Tour (September 2021) Waluigi Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Waluigi Cup
  • 30
  • 50
  • 70
Anniversary Tour (2022) Pink Gold Peach Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Pink Gold Peach Cup
Smash Small Dry Bones
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Larry Cup challenge from the Sunshine Tour; a Smash Small Dry Bones challenge set on Sydney Sprint 2 Regular Wendy O. Koopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Wendy
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 6
  • 9
  • 12
Sunshine Tour Larry Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Larry Cup
Break Item Boxes
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Item Box
type found
Number of item slots Grand Star scores Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Koopa Troopa Cup challenge from the Sunshine Tour; a Break Item Boxes challenge set on Sydney Sprint 2 Regular Toad (Pit Crew) from Mario Kart Tour
Toad (Pit Crew)
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Mega Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour.
Mega Mushroom

Coin from Mario Kart Tour.
Coin

Mario Kart Tour Bob-omb Frenzy Item Box, Valentine's Tour, Toad Cup, Goomba Takedown challenge
Frenzy
(Mega Mushroom)
3
  • 15
  • 20
  • 25
Sunshine Tour The icon of the Koopa Troopa Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Koopa Troopa Cup
Combo Attack
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Highest combo counts Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Toadette Cup challenge from the 2022 Anniversary Tour; a Combo Attack challenge set on Sydney Sprint 2 T Boomerang Bro's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Boomerang Bro
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 10
  • 15
  • 20
Anniversary Tour (2022) The icon of the Toadette Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Toadette Cup
Snap a Photo
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Other driver information Objectives Tour appearances Cup
Driver Kart Glider
Thumbnail of the Wario Cup challenge from the September 2021 Sydney Tour; a Snap a Photo bonus challenge set on Sydney Sprint 2T T Yoshi (Kangaroo)'s from Mario Kart Tour
Yoshi (Kangaroo)
Green Double-Decker from Mario Kart Tour
Green Double-Decker
Sunset Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Sunset Balloons
MKT Icon Yoshi.png
Yoshi
Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Turbo Yoshi
Cloud Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Cloud Glider
  • 3 or more drivers
  • A Jump Boost
  • Take a photo
Sydney Tour (September 2021) The icon of the Wario Cup from Mario Kart Tour.
Wario Cup
Red Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Red Yoshi
Red Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Red Turbo Yoshi
Rainy Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Rainy Balloons
Blue Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Yoshi
Blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour
Blue Turbo Yoshi
Blizzard Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Blizzard Balloons

Sydney Sprint 3[edit]

Like the other two variants, this variant begins within an area in Port Jackson. The player drives in the same direction as Sydney Sprint, but instead of turning right, the player immediately makes a left turn, jumping into a First Fleet class ferry. After jumping out to a dock at Dawes Point, the path afterwards continues through Barangaroo Reserve along a winding narrow path split down the middle, one half banking downwards into the turns while the other half remains level; the off-road portions in this area are strewn with boulders that may impede drivers trying to cut across. From this area, players can see Uluru in the far background. At the end of this section, the player turns to the right before they reach the Sydney Harbor Bridge, and race through the downtown of Sydney, before turning left one last time and reaching the finish line.

The course also appears as Sydney Sprint 3R (reversed), Sydney Sprint 3T (with ramps), and Sydney Sprint 3R/T (reversed with ramps). The former two debuted alongside the normal variant in the 2022 Anniversary Tour, while the latter debuted in the 2023 Anniversary Tour. In the R and R/T variants, passengers from the Tangara train throw items onto part of the track, just before racers reach the ferry. In the R/T variant, racers drive over the ferry and are able to briefly land on it for an extra Jump Boost off of a dash panel ramp.

Appearances[edit]

For this course's tour appearances, see List of Sydney Sprint tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Sydney Sprint 3.

Top-tier and middle-tier items[edit]

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which Sydney Sprint 3 and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of Sydney Sprint 3 tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
Sydney Sprint 3 from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Castle Mii Racing SuitCat Mario from Mario Kart TourDaisy (Swimwear)Dr. Mario from Mario Kart TourLight Green Mii Racing SuitMario (King)Morton Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitToadette (Sailor)Toadette Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Kangaroo)Yoshi Mii Racing Suit The Black B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Minibus from Mario Kart TourDaikon Rocket from Mario Kart TourThe Gold B Dasher from Mario Kart TourGold Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourGreen B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourRainbow Streetle from Mario Kart TourShielded Speedster from Mario Kart TourSneeker from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom from Mario Kart Tour8-Bit Goomba from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourCat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourFuzzy Kite from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Cloud Balloons from Mario Kart TourMagniflying Glass from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourPink Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourPink Gold Meteors from Mario Kart TourSmiley Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour Baby Mario (Koala)Chargin' Chuck (Gold) from Mario Kart TourDaisy (Sailor)Dr. Peach from Mario Kart TourLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Ludwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Gold Knight)Reindeer Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Gold)White Mii Racing Suit***Wiggler from Mario Kart TourYoshi (Gold Egg) Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourClackety Kart from Mario Kart Tour.Cream Classic from Mario Kart TourFlowery Badwagon from Mario Kart TourGold Capsule Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourGold Standard from Mario Kart TourGold Zucchini from Mario Kart TourGreen Comet from Mario Kart TourParty-Wing from Mario Kart TourPinch Hitter from Mario Kart TourSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourTropical Truck from Mario Kart TourWatermelon Kart from Mario Kart TourWhite Bruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Wild Wiggler from Mario Kart Tour Candlelight Flight Cake from Mario Kart TourCloud Glider from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Eggshell Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Tanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourMario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourThe Rainbow Flappy Wings from Mario Kart TourRed Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourSilver Luigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourSky-High Flyer from Mario Kart TourTropical Balloons from Mario Kart TourYukata Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour
DaisyOrange Shy Guy
Sydney Sprint 3R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Blooper Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiCat ToadChargin' Chuck (Gold)Daisy (Holiday Cheer)Gold Mii Racing SuitLight-blue Shy Guy (Explorer)Mario (Tuxedo)Peach (Vacation)Rosalina (Volendam)White Mii Racing SuitYoshi (Kangaroo) The Blue Sub Scooter from Mario Kart TourCapsule Kart from Mario Kart TourGold Bullet Blaster from Mario Kart TourGold Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Jingle Bell from Mario Kart TourGold Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourGold Standard from Mario Kart TourGold Zucchini from Mario Kart TourSakura Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourSneeker from Mario Kart TourThe Wild Wiggler from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Block Glider from Mario Kart TourCandlelight Flight Cake from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourGold 8-Bit Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Flappy Wings from Mario Kart TourLuigi Golf Cap from Mario Kart TourRed and Gold Umbrella from Mario Kart TourSilver Luigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourSky-High Flyer from Mario Kart TourTropical Balloons from Mario Kart TourTulip Corsage from Mario Kart Tour Castle Mii Racing Suit*Chain Chomp Mii Racing SuitDaisy (Thai Dress)Dr. Mario from Mario Kart TourLight Green Mii Racing SuitMario (Hakama)Mario (King)Mario Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitToadette Mii Racing Suit The Black B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourBlue Soda from Mario Kart TourBoo Pipes from Mario Kart TourChocolate Banana Minibus from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Mint Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourThe Dolphin Drifter from Mario Kart TourFirefly from Mario Kart TourFlower Kart from Mario Kart TourGold Comet from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourGold Sushi Racer from Mario Kart TourThe Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourKabuki Dasher from Mario Kart TourParty-Wing from Mario Kart TourSakura Sports Coupe from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Goomba from Mario Kart TourCloud Glider from Mario Kart TourCream Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Dolphin Great Sail from Mario Kart TourGold Bells from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Cloud Balloons from Mario Kart Tour***Gold Mario Golf Cap from Mario Kart TourGold Tulips from Mario Kart TourGreen Cat Parafoil from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourMagniflying Glass from Mario Kart TourThe Melon & Banana Balloons from Mario Kart TourRoyal Parachute from Mario Kart TourVanilla & Chocolate Balloons from Mario Kart Tour
Light-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Red)Green Toad (Pit Crew)Koopa (Freerunning)Light-blue YoshiMario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Koopa Troopa's icon from Mario Kart Tour.
Sydney Sprint 3T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Baby Mario (Koala)Castle Mii Racing SuitCat Mario from Mario Kart TourChargin' Chuck (Gold)Daisy (Sailor)Dr. Mario from Mario Kart TourKing Bob-omb (Gold)King Boo (Gold)Peach (Explorer)Toadette (Sailor)Yoshi Mii Racing Suit Chocolate Banana Minibus from Mario Kart TourFlower Kart from Mario Kart TourGold Standard from Mario Kart TourParty-Wing from Mario Kart TourTropical Truck from Mario Kart TourWhite Bruiser from Mario Kart TourYellow Offroader from Mario Kart Tour Cream Toe-Bean Balloons from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Cloud Balloons from Mario Kart TourMario's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourMint & Berry Balloons from Mario Kart TourYukata Ribbon from Mario Kart Tour ? Block Mii Racing SuitCat LuigiCat ToadHammer Bro Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Vacation)Mario (Baseball)Mario (King)**Mario (Racing)Mario (Sunshine)Peach (Vacation)Peach Mii Racing SuitRosalina (Volendam)Shy Guy (Gold)Yoshi (Gold Egg)Yoshi (Kangaroo) B Dasher from Mario Kart TourB Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart TourCarrot Kart from Mario Kart TourClackety Kart from Mario Kart Tour.The Gold Double-Decker from Mario Kart Tour***Ice-Cream Minibus from Mario Kart TourRose Taxi from Mario Kart TourSakura Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourShielded Speedster from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom from Mario Kart TourGold Tanooki Parafoil from Mario Kart TourHome-Field Glider from Mario Kart TourLuigi's Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourSilver Luigi's Mustache from Mario Kart TourSilver Surf Master from Mario Kart TourTulip Corsage from Mario Kart Tour
Toad's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Sydney Sprint 3R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Daisy (Fairy)Daisy Mii Racing SuitDolphin Mii Racing SuitKamek from Mario Kart TourLight Blue Mii Racing SuitLudwig Mii Racing SuitLuigi (Chef)Luigi (Gold Knight)Mario (King)Peachette's icon from Mario Kart Tour.Penguin LuigiPenguin ToadetteWiggler from Mario Kart Tour Black Penguin Slider from Mario Kart TourCact-X from Mario Kart TourCat Cruiser from Mario Kart TourThe Chocolate Mint Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourCream Classic from Mario Kart TourDecal Streamliner from Mario Kart TourThe Dolphin Drifter from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Monarch Kart from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Quickshaw from Mario Kart TourGold Sushi Racer from Mario Kart TourGreen CometThe Hot Pot Hot Rod from Mario Kart TourPenguin Slider from Mario Kart TourPirate Sushi Racer from Mario Kart TourSky-Blue B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour Blooper Wingtip from Mario Kart TourThe Dolphin Great Sail from Mario Kart TourGold Bells from Mario Kart TourGold Manta Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Mario Golf Cap from Mario Kart TourGold Tulips from Mario Kart TourThe Jellychute from Mario Kart TourMario's Mustache from Mario Kart TourThe Melon & Banana Balloons from Mario Kart TourRed Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourSmiley Flower Glider from Mario Kart Tour Blooper Mii Racing SuitCheep Cheep Mii Racing SuitDry Bowser (Gold)Gold Mario's icon from Mario Kart Tour.***Mario (Racing)Morton Mii Racing SuitPeach (Vacation)Pink Mii Racing SuitRed Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitToadette (Sailor)Yoshi (Kangaroo) Banana Master from Mario Kart TourThe Black B Dasher Mk. 2 from Mario Kart Tour***The Blue Sub Scooter from Mario Kart TourDozer Dasher from Mario Kart TourThe Gold B Dasher from Mario Kart Tour***Gold Cheep Snorkel from Mario Kart TourGold Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourGold Soft Swerve from Mario Kart TourGreen Apple Kart from Mario Kart TourHuffin Puffin Egg from Mario Kart TourKarp Kart from Mario Kart TourRainbow Streetle from Mario Kart TourSakura Hop Rod from Mario Kart TourSteel Driver from Mario Kart TourTropical Truck from Mario Kart TourThe Yellow Sub Scooter from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Block Glider from Mario Kart TourBright Ribbon from Mario Kart TourCloud Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Festive Holly from Mario Kart TourThe Gold Flappy Wings from Mario Kart TourGold Glider from Mario Kart TourGold Hard Hat Balloon from Mario Kart TourGreat Sail from Mario Kart TourNew Year's 2021 from Mario Kart TourPenguin Wingtip from Mario Kart TourPink Checkered Glider from Mario Kart TourThe Royal Flush from Mario Kart Tour***
Light-blue Yoshi Streamliner from Mario Kart TourSuper Blooper Shell Parachute from Mario Kart Tour Birdo (Light Blue)Blue Koopa (Freerunning)MKT Icon Yoshi.png Cloud 9 from Mario Kart TourLight-blue Turbo Yoshi from Mario Kart Tour 8-Bit Jumping Luigi from Mario Kart Tour
Ludwig Cheep Charger from Mario Kart TourGreen Cheep Charger from Mario Kart Tour Droplet Glider from Mario Kart TourMinion Paper Glider from Mario Kart Tour
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Bonus challenges[edit]

Glider Challenge
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Grand Star distances Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Mii Cup challenge from the 2022 Anniversary Tour; a Glider Challenge set on Sydney Sprint 3 Regular Baby Rosalina's icon from Mario Kart Tour
Baby Rosalina
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
  • 300
  • 600
  • 800
Anniversary Tour (2022)
Anniversary Tour (2023)
Mii Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Mii Cup
Steer Clear of Obstacles
Icon Course variant Chosen
driver
Chosen
kart
Chosen
glider
Obstacles Tour appearances Cup
Thumbnail of the Kamek Cup challenge from the 2022 Anniversary Tour; a Steer Clear of Obstacles challenge set on Sydney Sprint 3 Regular MKT Icon Wario.png
Wario
Pipe Frame from Mario Kart Tour
Pipe Frame
Super Glider from Mario Kart Tour
Super Glider
Sidestepper
Sidestepper
Piranha Plant
Piranha Plant (aggressive)
Anniversary Tour (2022) Kamek Cup from Mario Kart Tour
Kamek Cup

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Tour Sydney Sprint as it appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Sydney Sprint as it appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Sydney Sprint returns in the Booster Course Pass for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It is the first course of the Propeller Cup, and as such is one of two courses from Mario Kart Tour to appear in the second wave, alongside Tour New York Minute. This version of the course is an expanded and combined version of Sydney Sprint, Sydney Sprint 2, and Sydney Sprint 3 from Mario Kart Tour. As Sydney Sprint 3 had yet to be released when this course was added in the Booster Course Pass, Sydney Sprint is the one of the two Tour city courses alongside Athens Dash to be added to the pass before all three variants were released, and due to Sydney Sprint 3's presence in this course, it is also the first Tour city course to utilize roads that were unused in Mario Kart Tour at the time of it being added into Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. It and Athens Dash are also the only two courses to use routes prior to them debuting in Tour, as all other instances of unused roads being used in the Booster Course Pass did not get used within Tour. The course has also received significant visual and musical upgrades. It is one of two Mario Kart Tour city tracks to not have its minimap rotated, the other being Tour New York Minute.

The first lap follows the layout of the first Sydney Sprint route, starting in Port Jackson and facing the Sydney Opera House. The fountain next to the starting line is now surrounded by grass, is much smaller, and is level with the track instead of slightly raised up, acting as an off-road shortcut. Racers drive through the Sydney Opera House, glide out of it, take a 270-degree right turn through Luna Park, and cross the Sydney Harbor Bridge. While on the bridge, Toads throw coins from the Tangara train, replacing the Mushrooms, Bananas and Bob-ombs they could throw in the original. The bridge now has ramps on it (in a similar vain to Sydney Sprint 2T, but not in the same arrangement) - however, these ramps are facing the opposite direction and can't be used on this lap. Coins are located in small alcoves at the end of each ramp. At the end of the bridge, racers turn left and take a highway back to the starting line.

The second lap is a combination of Sydney Sprint 3 and Sydney Sprint 2. When the second lap starts, an arrow field points to the left taking players down Sydney Sprint 3's route, where the player jumps into a First Fleet class ferry before jumping out and onto a dock at Dawes Point under the bridge. The path afterwards continues through Barangaroo Reserve along a winding narrow path split down the middle, one half banking downwards into the turns while the other half remains level. At the end of that section, the layout transitions into Sydney Sprint 2's route, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge from the opposite direction to the first lap, allowing racers to use the ramps in the middle. After, an arrow field directs players to the right through the Mary Booth Lookout Reserve, which they exit with a Glide Ramp to a road between the shells of the Sydney Opera House. From there, racers drive past the starting line from the opposite direction of how they started the lap.

The third and final lap is based on Sydney Sprint R. As such, it follows the same layout as the first lap, though it goes in reverse, with the player first crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge (which again allows players to use the ramps), followed by taking a large turn through Luna Park, then gliding into the Sydney Opera House, and finally returning to the Circular Quay area where the race ends. This is the second city course in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to feature a lap based on an R variation.

Official posts made by Nintendo have misspelled the course's name twice: once in a Play Nintendo article, in which it is misspelled as "Sydney Spring",[1] and again in the Nintendo Switch News feed, where the "Tour" prefix was misspelled as "Tourney".[citation needed] Official posts on Nintendo of America's social media accounts have jokingly called Sydney Sprint the Boomerang Flower's "native habitat",[2][3] referencing the fact that boomerangs are strongly associated with Australia, where Sydney is located.

Sponsors[edit]

Profiles[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

  • Nintendo Switch News app (US):
    • This course first appeared in the Mario Kart Tour game.
    • Modelled after Sydney, Australia, and you can see some of the city's famous landmarks while racing.
    • While the course layout changes every lap, the third lap follows the layout of the first lap, but in reverse!
  • Nintendo Switch News app (UK): Race down under in Sydney Sprint!
    Now, we'd like to present to you a course released as part of the second wave, which is available now: Sydney Sprint.
    This course had its first outing in the smart device app Mario Kart Tour, and takes you swerving and dashing past the many famous landmarks of the Australian metropolis of Sydney. The route changes depending on the number of laps, and the third go-round will have you retracing your past tracks, so you might even see other racers going the "wrong" way - how's that for inverting expectations? Be sure to greet them with a hearty "G'day!" as you zoom past!
  • Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer: A summery course filled with sunshine, set in Sydney, Australia. Across the bay, you can see Uluru/Ayers Rock.[4]

Gallery[edit]

Mario Kart Tour[edit]

Sydney Sprint[edit]

Course icons[edit]
Screenshots[edit]

Sydney Sprint 2[edit]

Course icons[edit]
Screenshots[edit]

Sydney Sprint 3[edit]

Course icons[edit]
Screenshots[edit]

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese シドニーサンシャイン
Shidonī Sanshain
Sydney Sunshine

Chinese (simplified) 悉尼冲刺
Xīní Chōngcì
Sydney Sprint

Chinese (traditional) 雪梨衝刺
Xuělí Chōngcì
Sydney Sprint

Dutch Sydney-Sprint
Sydney Sprint
French Sprint à Sydney
Sprint in Sydney
German Sydney-Spritztour
Sydney Joyride
Italian Sprint a Sydney
Sprint in Sydney
Korean 시드니 스프린트
Sideuni Seupeulinteu
Sydney Sprint

Portuguese (NOA) Volta em Sydney
Lap in Sydney
Portuguese (NOE) Acelerações em Sydney
Accelerations in Sydney
Russian Сиднейский спринт
Sidneyskiy sprint
Sydney Sprint

Spanish Sídney sin Pausa
Non-stop Sydney

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wave 2 is here! Play Nintendo. Retrieved August 6, 2022. (Archived August 6, 2022, 02:35:36 UTC via Wayback Machine.) "You can speed through location-based courses like Tour Sydney Spring and nostalgic classics like DS Waluigi Pinball"
  2. ^ NintendoAmerica (October 18, 2022). Visit the native habitat of the Boomerang Flower in the Sydney Sprint course! Take a trip down under with Wave 2 of the #MarioKart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass today! Twitter. Retrieved March 4, 2023. (Archived October 19, 2022, 16:13:26 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  3. ^ MarioKartEN (October 18, 2022). Visit the native habitat of the Boomerang Flower in the Sydney Sprint course! Take a trip down under with Wave 2 of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass today! Facebook. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  4. ^ Nintendo Magazine 2023 Summer (Digital English edition). nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved July 15, 2023. (Archived July 15, 2023, 10:48:55 UTC via Wayback Machine.)