Cockatoo Island
Cockatoo Island is a heritage-listed
island in the middle of beautiful Sydney Harbour. Hop on a ferry and explore the island for the day or stay overnight in the campground or holiday houses.
World's Funniest Island
Comedy festival on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October 2010
See over 200 acclaimed Australian and International comedy artists over one weekend on Cockatoo Island at the World's Funniest Island comedy festival. Find out more
The Joseph Varga School Art Exhibition
Friday 3 September to Sunday 12 September 2010"Me and Mine", a new exhibition by students from The Joseph Varga School will feature on Cockatoo Island from Friday 3 September to Sunday 12 September 2010. Read more
The Sound of the Sun
Sound Installations by Eva Muller from Thursday 9 September to Monday 4 October 2010
Cockatoo Island's buildings and outdoor spaces will be filled with sounds, voices and images in a series of eight installations by media artist Eva Muller from Thursday 9 September to Monday 4 October 2010.Read more
Cockatoo Island Artists in Residency exhibition
A new exhibition from Friday 10 September to Monday 4 October 2010 will present the work of eight established and emerging Sydney artists from a new Artists in Residency program on Cockatoo Island. Read more
New childrens' activity
Kids will search for clues and find out about Cockatoo Island's notorious convict prison in this free self-guided activity. Pick up an activity booklet from the Muster Station, located next to the ferry wharf, open daily from 10am to 4pm.
New Year's Eve 2010
Enjoy uninterrupted views of Sydney's fireworks and watch the sunrise over the Sydney Harbour Bridge when you spend New Year's Eve on Cockatoo Island. Tickets on sale now
Cockatoo Island listed as a World Heritage site
Cockatoo Island and ten other Australian convict sites have been added to UNESCO's World Heritage list. Read more
