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View Oceania & South Pacific on the mapA rare city where the harbor itself is the center of sightseeing. The Opera House, Royal Botanic Garden, and The Rocks historic district are within walking distance of the terminal, while ferries cross to Manly and Taronga Zoo.

Sydney (Australia)

Sydney (Australia) · Australia · View on map

Australia's largest city and a cruise departure port representing the Southern Hemisphere. The Overseas Passenger Terminal faces Circular Quay and is located between the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Port location

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Sydney (Australia) · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

A large metropolitan area of about 5.3 million people
Population
A humid subtropical climate, with the seasons reversed because it is in the Southern Hemisphere. January to February is the hottest and July is the coolest. There is rainfall throughout the year, especially from early summer to autumn.
Climate
English
Language
Australian dollar (AUD). Card and contactless payments are accepted at almost all stores; tipping is not customary.
Currency
October to April (spring to autumn in the Southern Hemisphere). November to March is the warmest, and you can also enjoy the sea.
Best time to visit
Local food
Sydney rock oystersseafood such as barramundimeat piesflat white (coffee)and modern Australian cuisine.
Sights
Sydney Opera House (World Heritage site)Harbour Bridge and BridgeClimbThe Rocks historic district and weekend marketBondi Beach and the coastal walk to CoogeeRoyal Botanic Garden and the view from Mrs Macquarie's Point
Monthly average high / low temperatures
27°
20°Jan
27°
20°Feb
26°
18°Mar
24°
15°Apr
21°
12°May
18°
10°Jun
18°
9°Jul
19°
10°Aug
22°
12°Sep
23°
15°Oct
24°
17°Nov
26°
18°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: SYDNEY (OBSERVATORY HILL) · about 1 km from port · elevation difference about 34 m · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Similar to Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)111 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water, coffee and meals cost about the same; beer and a Big Mac are much more expensive.

A$1.00
Water 600 ml
A$4.50
Coffee
A$9.25
Inexpensive meal
A$12.00
Local beer
A$8.50
Big Mac

Prices in Sydney. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 11 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
A — Direct flight
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Ports in the same region

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