The New South Wales Port Authority has suspended overnight cruise ships from berthing at Sydney’s White Bay Terminal in response to community concerns about fuel fumes.
Can you catch a ferry from Circular Quay to White Bay Cruise Terminal?
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Circular Quay, Wharf 5, Side A and arriving at Balmain Wharf. The best way to get from Circular Quay Station to White Bay Cruise Terminal without a car is to ferry which takes 21 min and costs $5 – $6.
Who owns White Bay Cruise?
Port Authority of New South Wales
The White Bay Cruise Terminal is a terminal for cruise ships on Sydney Harbour….
| White Bay Cruise Terminal | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Port Authority of New South Wales |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Johnson Pilton Walker |
| Main contractor | AW Edwards |
Can cruise ships fit under Sydney Harbour bridge?
Cruise ships so large they don’t fit under the Sydney Harbour Bridge are forcing the NSW government to consider asking the navy share valuable real estate on the ocean side of the iconic bridge.
What is being built at White Bay?
Restoration of the White Bay Power Station as a cultural building and the reopening of the Glebe Island Bridge to pedestrians and cyclists are at the centre of a NSW government plan to transform Sydney’s industrial harbour into a business, leisure and tourism precinct.
Where is White Bay in Sydney?
Sydney Harbour
White Bay is a bay on Sydney Harbour with a surrounding locality near the suburbs of Balmain and Rozelle in the Inner West of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Where do Viking cruise ships dock in Sydney Australia?
White Bay cruise terminal
Cruise ships dock at Sydney Harbour at White Bay cruise terminal and Overseas Passenger Terminal situated at the Circular Quay.
Where do Cunard ships dock in Sydney?
Sydney has two cruise terminals, the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) and White Bay Cruise Terminal. Taller, larger ships, which can’t fit under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, dock at the OPT, while smaller ships dock at White Bay.
Why does Sydney need a third terminal?
A third terminal is hoped to increase the capacity for cruise ships in the harbour city, with the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay and White Bay struggling to meet demand in peak season.
Where do cruise ships dock in Sydney?
Sydney Harbour is one of the world’s most beautiful ports of call for cruise ships. There are two dedicated cruise passenger terminals on the sparkling blue harbour near the city centre – the White Bay Cruise Terminal at Rozelle and the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay.
How old is White Bay Power?
Construction commenced in June 1912 and with some significant upgrades in the 1920s and 1950s, the station remained in service until 1984 when it was finally decommissioned. White Bay Power Station was the longest serving power station in Sydney, with a maximum output of 186MW.
When was the White Bay power station built?
1912
It was built between 1912 and 1917 by the NSW Railway Commissioners to cope with the expansion of the tramway network and to deal with the anticipated electrification of the railway system and the proposed underground railway system for the city.
What is the White Bay cruise terminal?
The White Bay Cruise Terminal offers 3500m2 of cutting edge industrial design with 12m soaring ceilings and views over Glebe Island, Port Jackson and the waterways of Darling Harbour, North Sydney and the City Skyline from the Harbour Bridge to Sydney Town Hall. The Terminal has a 160 car capacity car park available with hire.
How do I get from Sydney Airport to White Bay?
White Bay Cruise Terminal: Most cruise lines offer the option to book transfers from/to Sydney Airport or Central Station. By car or taxi, access the terminal by James Craig Road. Captain Cook runs a ferry service on cruise ship days between King Street Wharf, Barangaroo and White Bay.
Where is the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney?
Located at Circular Quay in the heart of Sydney, the Overseas Passenger Terminal has uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour and the city. It’s beside the historic Rocks area, with its cobbled laneways, artisan markets and some of the oldest pubs in Australia.
How do I get to White Bay from Balmain?
On cruise ship days, please advise your driver they can only access WBCT on cruise days by taking James Craig Road via The Crescent and NOT by Robert Street in Balmain. A Captain Cook ferry and park and ride options are available on cruise ship days from the city (King St Wharf, Barangaroo) to White Bay.
