Non-cruise ship days only

Paid public parking at the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) is only available on non-cruise days. On cruise days, public parking is not available as the space is reserved for providores and service providers working with the cruise lines.

Please check the cruise schedule for details about when a ship is in port, noting that changes to published times can occur. 

Carpark Terms and Conditions
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  • The car park is only open between 5am and 1am on non-cruise days, when there are no ships at the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

    View the Sydney cruise schedule

  • Hourly Rates -

    • 0 – 1 Hours  $19
    • 1 – 2 Hours  $36
    • 2 – 3 Hours  $49
    • 3+ Hours     $64
    • Maximum     $64

    Night Rates - $25

    • Night Rate (Monday to Friday)                
    • Entry after 5pm
    • Exit before car park closes at 1am

    Weekend Rates - $25

    • Saturday and Sunday                            
    • Flat rate: per exit, per day

    Early Bird Rates - $29

    • Enter between 5am and 9am
    • Exit between 3pm to 7pm
  • Tap-n-Go payment facilities are available at the boom gates when exiting the car park. Mastercard, Visa and Mobile phone payments are accepted. AMEX and cash payments are not currently supported.

  • No. As the car park operates on number plate recognition technology, no receipts are printed.  However, the details and cost of your parking will come up on the digital screens at the exit and you can take a photo of the receipt for your records.

  • Please check the cruise schedule below for cruise ship arrivals or departures from the OPT on your intended parking date. The cruise schedule is subject to change at short notice so it’s advisable to check the schedule again prior to your arrival for parking.

    Parking is only available on non-cruise days until 1am. The car park will be closed on cruise ship days. Signage is also available at the car park entry to advise when the car park is open or closed.

  • No. Parking is only available on a first come, first served basis.

  • Yes. License Plate Recognition (LPR) is software that reads and recognises vehicle registration license plates. It allows a touchless, parking experience as your license plate is recognised at the entry and exit. 

  • A staff member from the control centre is available for assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Press the intercom at the entry or exit gates to speak to the control centre.

  • 127 spaces are available, including 1 accessible parking space.

  • Cars left in the car park after closing time will be towed at the owner’s expense. This is to ensure that the area is clear for operations on cruise days.

    This condition is outlined in the car park’s terms and conditions.

    Carpark Terms and Conditions
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  • Cars will be towed to White Bay at the owner’s expense and stored there until they are picked up.

    If you have left your car in the carpark beyond the closing time and you believe it has been towed, please call 0481 469 721 or email optsecurity@certisgroup.com.

  • Towage fees could be up to a couple of hundred dollars.

  • No.

  • There is currently 1 accessible parking space available. Port Authority has engaged a consultant to review parking demand and may reconfigure the car park to provide more accessible spaces.

  • No. This will be explored as a potential option in the future.

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    Here are the car park Terms and Conditions and Conditions of Entry.
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Overseas Passenger Terminal cruise schedule

Arrival Date/Time
Vessel Arrival Departure Berth name Agent Cruise line
Carnival Adventure Mon 16 Mar 2026
04:30
Mon 16 Mar
15:30
White Bay Cruise Terminal CVL CARNIVAL PLC
Queen Anne Mon 16 Mar 2026
06:00
Tue 17 Mar
18:45
Overseas Passenger Terminal CVL Cunard Line Ltd
Carnival Adventure Fri 20 Mar 2026
06:30
Fri 20 Mar
15:30
Overseas Passenger Terminal CVL CARNIVAL PLC
Crown Princess Sat 21 Mar 2026
06:00
Sat 21 Mar
18:00
Overseas Passenger Terminal CVL PRINCESS CRUISE LINES LTD
Anthem of the Seas Sun 22 Mar 2026
06:00
Sun 22 Mar
17:00
Overseas Passenger Terminal WPS ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD
Carnival Adventure Mon 23 Mar 2026
06:00
Mon 23 Mar
15:30
White Bay Cruise Terminal CVL CARNIVAL PLC