OtherA 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 · -33.86, 151.22

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 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 oysters, seafood such as barramundi, meat pies, flat 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

Nearest airport

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Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

About 11 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

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

Itineraries calling here

OtherDec 2027

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Sydney (Australia)

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

137-Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to London (Greenwich)

109-Night Cruise from Southampton

26-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Singapore

Sources