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Cockatoo Island has a commanding position in Sydney Harbour and is undergoing a true urban revival. The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is progressively rehabilitating and restoring its historic sites and gritty industrial spaces, and the island is evolving into a unique and unrivalled site for creative enterprises of all sizes looking to set up business.

Cockatoo Island, with over 70 buildings spread across 18 hectares offers:

  • Event venues catering for 50 to 5000 people.
  • Licensed cafes.
  • Over night visitor accommodation from luxurious heritage houses to camping.
  • A diverse cultural program of exhibitions, events and tours.
  • Visitor experiences including cafe, tours and regular exhibitions.
  • Fast and frequent transport links to the CBD, Parramatta, Inner West and North Shore.
  • Outstanding water, city and bridge views.
  • Significant convict history – Cockatoo Island, together with 10 other historic convict sites, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2010.

From hospitality, creative enterprises, tourism, recreation and education, Cockatoo Island offers a refreshing place for your business to prosper and grow. Available facilities range from waterfront workshops, slipways, water rights, docks, hardstand and cavernous warehouses to quirky studios and dramatic exhibition spaces.