12-Night Cruise on Oceania RivieraOutback Byways Sydney to Sydney - Weather

Join Oceania Cruises's Oceania Riviera for a 12-night voyage on the Outback Byways Sydney to Sydney route, setting out from Sydney, Australia on December 3, 2026. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, with 3 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Dec 3, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 12-night Outback Byways Sydney to Sydney cruise on Oceania Riviera. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 12-night Outback Byways Sydney to Sydney cruise on Oceania Riviera. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Dec 7, 2026 — Airlie Beach, Australia

   Airlie Beach, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 12-night Outback Byways Sydney to Sydney cruise on Oceania Riviera. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026 — Townsville, Australia

   Townsville, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 12-night Outback Byways Sydney to Sydney cruise on Oceania Riviera. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 89°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Dec 9, 2026 — Cairns, Australia

   Cairns, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 12-night Outback Byways Sydney to Sydney cruise on Oceania Riviera. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 85°F.

6. Day 6 — Monday, Dec 14, 2026 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 12-night Outback Byways Sydney to Sydney cruise on Oceania Riviera. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.