Popular attractions include the UNESCO World Heritage listed Convict Site, waterfront cafes, tours, camping, heritage accommodation and exciting seasonal events like our New Year's Eve celebrations.
Whether you have just a few hours, a full day or plan to camp overnight, we’ve crafted the perfect family-friendly itineraries to make the most of your time.
Only have a few hours to spare? Our half-day itinerary is perfect for solo explorers, couples or friends looking to uncover Cockatoo Island’s iconic landmarks and highlights.
Have a whole day to explore Cockatoo Island? Follow our full-day itinerary to explore the island's most iconic landmarks, hidden gems and unmissable experiences.
Find your way around the largest island in Sydney Harbour with our interactive map.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Owners of the lands, waters and sky of Sydney Harbour. Cockatoo Island connects to the waterways and homelands of the Wallumedegal, Wangal, Cammeraygal and Gadigal peoples, who know it as Wareamah. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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Cockatoo Island is one of 11 historic sites that together form the Australian Convict Sites World Heritage Property.
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