Cockatoo Island
How to Get There
Hop on a ferryCatching a public ferry is the easiest way to visit us. Harbour City Ferries run regular services to Cockatoo Island every day of the week, departing from Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, as well as from wharves along the F3 Parramatta River ferry route - depending on which way you're coming from.
You can also visit Cockatoo Island by water taxi, private boat or kayak.
Wharf Upgrade to Cockatoo Island
The NSW Government is upgrading Cockatoo Island's main wharf (Parramatta Wharf) from Wednesday 10 May 2017 and will take approximately five months to complete.
During this time, all public ferries will arrive and depart from Camber Wharf on the southern side of the island (Birchgrove side). No changes to ferry timetables are expected.
Ferry Timetables:
* Circular Quay to Cockatoo Island
* Cockatoo Island to Circular Quay
Car parking at ferry wharves
If you’re catching a ferry, you’ll find plenty of on-street parking close to the wharves at Woolwich, Greenwich, Chiswick, Huntleys Point, Drummoyne, Birchgrove and Balmain.
The Valentia Street wharf at Woolwich is the closest stop to Cockatoo – it’s just a five-minute ferry ride away and has unmetered parking so you can stay all day (ferry times for this Woolwich wharf are on the above time-tables)
Accommodation
If you're thinking about staying overnight for the workshop, there are unlimited options for you, from staying on Cockatoo Island, to booking something in the CBD or surrounding areas. Below are a few links to get you started!
Staying on Cockatoo Island:
The only harbour island where you can stay overnight, Cockatoo Island offers unique accommodation options to suit all budgets and tastes. Whether you're a backpacker looking for an alternative to youth hostels, a couple seeking a romantic getaway, or an extended family celebrating a special occasion, Cockatoo Island's camping packages, heritage houses and apartments are just minutes away from the CBD by ferry.
Click here to be directed to the Island's official accommodation site
Staying In The CBD:
The city of Sydney is only a short ferry ride back from the Island and has lots to offer for all budgets and tastes. Click here to be directed to a list of the best current deals as listed on AirBnb (for 1 night/1Guest - can change search to suit you).
Staying in Surrounding Areas:
Click here to view a more broader area of accommodation. To see what's available in an area, just move the map & the options will show up! You can also change the search options on the top bar!
Some of the best areas to view will be close to your ferry point, or public transport.
Staying on Cockatoo Island:
The only harbour island where you can stay overnight, Cockatoo Island offers unique accommodation options to suit all budgets and tastes. Whether you're a backpacker looking for an alternative to youth hostels, a couple seeking a romantic getaway, or an extended family celebrating a special occasion, Cockatoo Island's camping packages, heritage houses and apartments are just minutes away from the CBD by ferry.
Click here to be directed to the Island's official accommodation site
Staying In The CBD:
The city of Sydney is only a short ferry ride back from the Island and has lots to offer for all budgets and tastes. Click here to be directed to a list of the best current deals as listed on AirBnb (for 1 night/1Guest - can change search to suit you).
Staying in Surrounding Areas:
Click here to view a more broader area of accommodation. To see what's available in an area, just move the map & the options will show up! You can also change the search options on the top bar!
Some of the best areas to view will be close to your ferry point, or public transport.
