Canonical page: /p/australia/sydney/ Collected: 2026-10-18 JSON: /p/australia/sydney/index.json [Ports](/ports/) Australia # Sydney [About the port](/p/australia/sydney/)[Timetable](/p/australia/sydney/timetable/2026-10/) Getting ashore Two terminals; check yours Into town Walk only at Circular Quay Best starting point The quay, or a White Bay taxi Currency [Australian dollar - AUD](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=AUD) ## Getting ashore Cruise ships dock at the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay or at White Bay. Circular Quay is opposite the Opera House and right in the city. The walk from the ship to the terminal is short. Check your ship notice for the terminal. Circular Quay train station is a three-minute walk. ## Watch-outs From White Bay the walk into the city is long. Use a taxi or bus. Agree the fare before you leave. The sun can be strong on the waterfront. The first taxis may be for tours. Walk further for a city ride. ## Getting into the city From Circular Quay, walk out of the terminal into the city. The path is short and mostly flat. Bus 431 stops nearby. The train station is a three-minute walk. Taxis wait on George Street if you prefer. A printable map is available from the visitor center. ## Taxis & ride apps Taxis line up on George Street in front of the terminal. A short ride into the city center is about A$15. Ride apps work in Sydney. Name the Overseas Passenger Terminal for the return. The rank is outside the terminal. ## What to do nearby Walk to the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Circular Quay has ferries and shops. The Rocks is a short walk. This area is easy on foot and needs no ticket. You can see the harbor without a tour. ## Going further The airport is a train ride from Circular Quay. Bondi Beach is further by bus. These take time. Book if you want a guided visit. Stay near Circular Quay if the ship has a short stay. ## Food & shopping Circular Quay and The Rocks have cafes and shops. Duty-free is available. Carry small bills. Ask the price if no menu is posted. Many places take cards. ## Opening times & connectivity Shops open about 9 to 5. English is spoken. WiFi is common in cafes. Save a map of Circular Quay offline. Ask staff for the emergency number. ## Accessibility & mobility Tell the cruise line before you sail if you need a wheelchair. The Port Authority says the line arranges an escort through the terminal and at boarding. Both terminals use an elevated gangway. That is not a promise of a flat walk into The Rocks, or of any walking route from White Bay. Destination NSW lists Wheelchair Book & Ride through Service NSW when you need an accessible taxi. Ask for it rather than assuming the first car at the rank can take a chair. Plan your call ## Who's in port? 266 calls in the collected schedule. [View timetable](/p/australia/sydney/timetable/2026-10/) ## Maps & transport - [Overseas Passenger Terminal on Google MapsCircular Quay West, The Rocks ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Overseas+Passenger+Terminal+Circular+Quay+Sydney) - [White Bay Cruise Terminal on Google MapsJames Craig Road, Rozelle ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=White+Bay+Cruise+Terminal+James+Craig+Road+Rozelle) ## Useful links - [Convert Australian dollars to your currencyDaily reference rates ↗](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=AUD) - [Sydney Harbour cruise schedulePort Authority of NSW; times can change ↗](https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/cruise/sydney-harbour/sydney-harbour-cruise-schedule) - [Overseas Passenger Terminal FAQsAddress, 450 m to the quay, ranks, gangway ↗](https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/cruise/sydney-harbour/overseas-passenger-terminal-frequently-asked-questions) - [White Bay Cruise Terminal FAQsJames Craig Road access, taxis, no long-term parking ↗](https://www.portauthoritynsw.com.au/cruise/sydney-harbour/white-bay-cruise-terminal-frequently-asked-questions) - [Getting around SydneyDestination NSW: two terminals, ferries, Uber and Didi ↗](https://www.sydney.com/travel-information/transport) - [Adult Opal faresFerry bands and daily caps; recheck ↗](https://transportnsw.info/tickets-fares/fares/adult-opal-fares) - [Trip PlannerTransport for NSW ↗](https://transportnsw.info/)