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.
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Outpost Project
After five big weeks of Outpost Project on Cockatoo Island featuring exhibitions, installations, collections, DJs, live entertainment and workshops for all ages, the festival has now ended for 2011. The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is pleased to announce some of the Outpost exhibits will remain on Cockatoo Island during summer 2012 for all to continue to enjoy.
Visit Cockatoo Island this summer to experience these Outpost highlights, grab a drink at the Island Bar, enjoy one of our many picnic spots with spectacular Sydney harbour views or stay over night in one of our waterfront camp sites or luxury apartments. There's something for everyone and entry is free with your ferry ticket.
Visit outpostproject.com.au to see the Outpost exhibits still on display or follow us on facebook to stay tuned with upcoming news and events on Cockatoo Island.
Don't forget to email us and tell us what you thought of Outpost 2011!
New Year's Eve on Cockatoo Island 2011
This year saw another fun, family friendly, evening on Cockatoo Island! It was a sold out event with over 2300 people camping. The weather was warm and still and our location perfect for viewing the spectacular fireworks display.
If you would like to be a part of the celebration for NYE 2012 on Cockatoo Island, keep posted to our website for updates on prices and date of sale in August!
For further details about camping and holiday houses, including NYE 2012 on Cockatoo Island, you can click here to subscribe to our enewsletter.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cockatoo Island for another fantastic NYE!
Public Exhibition of Development Proposal - Proposed Aerial Adventure Park on Cockatoo Island
Submissions close 13 January 2012
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust has received an application from Mighty High Pty Ltd for a proposal to construct and operate an 'Aerial Adventure Park' on the North-Western corner of Cockatoo Island.
Submissions are invited until 5pm, 13 January 2012.
Click here for more information about the proposal, and how to make a submission
Cockatoo Island Music Residency
The Cockatoo Island music residency program, Cockatoo Calling, follows a successful series of concerts arrange by "Places and Spaces" in 2010. The 2011 residency will allow a range of musicians to explore creative development on the siland including a series of free concerts and low cost ticketed performances. Read more on the upcoming music program
The Canteen kiosk
Serving breakfast, lunch and snacks, The Canteen kiosk, located on Cockatoo Island's water front, is open daily for dine in or take away. Click here for more information on The Canteen kiosk
Free activities for kids
Kids can become history detectives as the explore Cockatoo Island looking for clues on free self-directed Activity Trails. Find out more about kids' activities
Stay Overnight on Cockatoo Island
Camp overnight or stay in a holiday house or apartment on Cockatoo Island. Book online or call the accommodation office on (02) 8898 9774. More information about accommodation on Cockatoo Island
Seeking Volunteers
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is seeking volunteers to support all of our sites, particularly exciting restoration projects and Visitor Services at Cockatoo Island. Please contact Catherine Enright on (02) 8969 2100 or email info@harbourtrust.gov.au for more information.
