Cockatoo Island / Wareamah

Cockatoo Island on Sydney Harbour.

Cockatoo Island / Wareamah is a former convict gaol and shipyard located in the heart of Sydney Harbour.

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.

Get around

Find your way around the largest island in Sydney Harbour with our interactive map.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and sky of Sydney Harbour. Wareamah connects to the waterways and homelands of the Wallumedegal, Wangal, Cammeraygal and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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