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Port Botany, Sydney
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Port Botany, Sydney · AUSYD
Country
Australia
Terminal
Port Botany, Sydney
Immigration
Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) required before arrival
Currency
AUD
Shore leave
Cleared
Contributions
1 crew report
Crew guide last updated Jul 23, 2026
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Terminal & access
Terminal details
Port Botany container terminals (Patrick and DP World). Gate pass, then taxi or bus to the city.
Shore leave
Cleared
Rules & documents
A Maritime Crew Visa (MCV) is required for Australia — arrange it before arrival. Carry your passport.
Getting around
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Taxi to International Airport station then train to the CBD, or bus route 400
Journey time
30-45 mins
Typical cost
AUD 25-45 by taxi
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Facilities
Stella Maris / Mission to Seafarers Sydney
Opening hours
25 mins
Contact
+61 2 9264 4000
Banking & ATMs
Rates & ATMs nearby
Where to change money
CBD exchanges; cards and mobile pay accepted nearly everywhere
Opening hours
15 mins
Ashore
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Attractions
Opera House, Harbour Bridge, Bondi Beach, Darling Harbour
Best time to go
45 mins
Shopping
QVB, Pitt Street Mall, The Rocks markets
Food & streetfood
Darling Harbour, Chinatown, and great coffee everywhere
Safety & experience
Safety reports
Crew experience
No MCV means no shore leave — sort it early. Use an Opal card and wear sun protection.
Time needed
20 mins
Emergency contacts
All numbers
Emergency (All)
000
Police Assistance Line
131 444
AMSA Rescue Coordination
1800 641 792
Poisons Information Centre
13 11 26
Port Authority of NSW
02 9296 4999
ISWAN Seafarer Help
+44 20 7323 2737
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No MCV means no shore leave — sort it early. Use an Opal card and wear sun protection.