Big Gee NZ Posted December 4, 2015 #1 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Just back from a cruise on Celebrity Solstice. Our Flight back to NZ didn't depart until 4 pm so after a bit of browsing through this forum and on google for a luggage storage facility in Sydney I found a business that just opened on 30 November. Smartecarte baggage storage , 20 Loftus Street, Sydney which is just a short walk from the overseas passenger terminal. http://www.baggagestorage.com.au/ They opened at 8am which is great for cruise ship passengers . No lockers at present just a front desk and luggage stored behind a curtain behind the desk. We paid $13 per suitcase to store it for up to 8 hours. They charge $11 for 4 hours . Worked out well for us and after a few hours of shopping / sight seeing in town it was just a short walk back down to the Circular Quay Station to catch the train to the Airport. A handy facility and may be of use to some others from outside of Sydney post cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 4, 2015 #2 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Someone spotted a business opportunity, good on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodycruising Posted December 5, 2015 #3 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Yes, handy info. Thanks. Could you come back after and let us know how it went if you use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted December 5, 2015 #4 Share Posted December 5, 2015 That sounds great, and will be useful for many, including us! Thanks for posting :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted December 5, 2015 #5 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Thank you for the helpful information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 5, 2015 #6 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Sounds like a great business opportunity much needed service. Another business op would be for porters to take peoples bags to and from the station to the bag drop area for those who may need it.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 5, 2015 #7 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Sounds like a great business opportunity much needed service. Another business op would be for porters to take peoples bags to and from the station to the bag drop area for those who may need it.:D That would be a good money spinner I suspect, and maybe from the ship to this luggage storage place too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted December 5, 2015 #8 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I would definitely use this but was just looking at where it's located - I wonder if it's just that little bit too far to walk to lugging suitcases and carryons, especially for anyone a little older or those with kids etc? (On my next cruise I will be with my elderly Mum who would never be able to do it, and I couldn't lug her luggage as well as mine.) It seems to be a good couple of blocks from Circular Quay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 5, 2015 #9 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) I would definitely use this but was just looking at where it's located - I wonder if it's just that little bit too far to walk to lugging suitcases and carryons, especially for anyone a little older or those with kids etc? (On my next cruise I will be with my elderly Mum who would never be able to do it, and I couldn't lug her luggage as well as mine.) It seems to be a good couple of blocks from Circular Quay. The porter service would be good for you then, too bad it doesn't exist yet. Perhaps a taxi may be a better option for you and your mum. Edited December 5, 2015 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomey Posted December 5, 2015 #10 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I noticed something similar at Central Railway station, country platforms last week. Good to have luggage storage facilities again. The country railway station in Melbourne also has lots of lockers of various sizes which we have used, the big ones can hold quite a bit! Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 5, 2015 #11 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I noticed something similar at Central Railway station, country platforms last week. Good to have luggage storage facilities again. The country railway station in Melbourne also has lots of lockers of various sizes which we have used, the big ones can hold quite a bit! Steve. Yes, they were closed for quite a while but it is good to have them in use again:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted December 5, 2015 #12 Share Posted December 5, 2015 The porter service would be good for you then, too bad it doesn't exist yet. Perhaps a taxi may be a better option for you and your mum. Porter service would be brilliant. Doubt a taxi would be too happy to take us 2 blocks :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 5, 2015 #13 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Porter service would be brilliant.Doubt a taxi would be too happy to take us 2 blocks :p Probably not, I assumed you would be going to the airport.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted December 5, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) Probably not, I assumed you would be going to the airport.:D We'll be spending the day in Sydney before we fly out at 6pm, so luggage storage for 8 hours would be perfect. I may have to leave my Mum on a bench at Circular Quay and lug one suitcase up there, and then go back for the other :eek: Will make sure I have one with 4 wheels methinks... Edit: - I just google mapped it and it's a 7 minute walk. Annoying (especially 2 runs) - but doable. Edited December 5, 2015 by Cassicruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted December 5, 2015 #15 Share Posted December 5, 2015 http://www.travellers.com.au/TravelTours/LuggageStorageinSydney/tabid/145/Default.aspx Try this one. A lot closer to the OPT Just two streets away right in the Rocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted December 5, 2015 #16 Share Posted December 5, 2015 http://www.travellers.com.au/TravelTours/LuggageStorageinSydney/tabid/145/Default.aspx Try this one. A lot closer to the OPT Just two streets away right in the Rocks. Brilliant! Thanks gbenjo! Will definitely give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 5, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) We'll be spending the day in Sydney before we fly out at 6pm, so luggage storage for 8 hours would be perfect. I may have to leave my Mum on a bench at Circular Quay and lug one suitcase up there, and then go back for the other :eek: Will make sure I have one with 4 wheels methinks... Edit: - I just google mapped it and it's a 7 minute walk. Annoying (especially 2 runs) - but doable. Righto, I am sure you will work it out, especially now you have another option..:D Edited December 5, 2015 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gee NZ Posted December 5, 2015 Author #18 Share Posted December 5, 2015 http://www.travellers.com.au/TravelTours/LuggageStorageinSydney/tabid/145/Default.aspx Try this one. A lot closer to the OPT Just two streets away right in the Rocks. That's the place we were going to use until we found it didn't open until 9.30am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglebowler Posted December 5, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Thanks for this really useful info. The luggage storage issue was a real issue for us on our previous (first) cruise. Some good options now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted December 6, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 6, 2015 That's the place we were going to use until we found it didn't open until 9.30am. That would be an issue if you wanted to disembark early. We usually take our time and disembark as late as they'll let us without calling security to forcibly remove us :D. So we're onboard till about 9am or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 6, 2015 #21 Share Posted December 6, 2015 That would be an issue if you wanted to disembark early. We usually take our time and disembark as late as they'll let us without calling security to forcibly remove us :D. So we're onboard till about 9am or so. I imagine that for some that it is too late but then there is the second option now.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisine21 Posted December 6, 2015 #22 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I wonder if travel insurance would cover you if items were stolen during storage? I believe most don't provide cover for hotel luggage storage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 6, 2015 #23 Share Posted December 6, 2015 I wonder if travel insurance would cover you if items were stolen during storage? I believe most don't provide cover for hotel luggage storage. I don't know, each person would have to check their policies. It may come down to whether it is clearly excluded or included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieCanberra Posted December 7, 2015 #24 Share Posted December 7, 2015 What a great idea, I know people are always asking about luggage storage in Sydney. I will have to remember this info. Cheers Rosie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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