New Year's Eve 2008
New Years Eve 2008 at Cockatoo Island Camping is now fully sold out, all camping packages and site-only bookings have been sold. We apologise for any disappointment.
However why not book for the school holidays which are coming up very soon, or for Australia Day weekend? We still have camping packages and site-only bookings available for both. Find more details and book here. We look
forward to seeing you soon.
We are pleased to announce the launch of a special family-friendly harbourside camping and fireworks experience on Cockatoo Island for New Year's Eve 2008.
Cockatoo Island is ideally located to enjoy the fireworks on both the Harbour Bridge (4 km away) and the western fireworks barge, which is located immediately in front of the island's eastern apron. The 'Harbour of Light' boat parade circles the island between 10 pm and 11 pm. After the fireworks just put your head down and get a good night's sleep in your tent - no crowds, no long walks, no traffic and no hassle. Enjoy a leisurely ferry ride home on New Year's Day or make it a real camping holiday and stay longer on Cockatoo Island.
Prices
$250 including GST per site (site measures 4 metres x 4 metres) for a maximum of 4 persons.
Note: the $350 camping packages have now sold out. Site-only bookings for $250 are still available.
Bookings
Bookings for NYE 2008 are now open.
Bookings can be made online only using the online booking system to reserve your site or package. Bookings will be taken on a first come first served basis. Only online bookings will be accepted. Bookings will not be accepted by phone. Additional camping nights may also be booked through the online system. Sites will be allocated on arrival at the sole discretion of the campground managers.
Check-in time on New Year's Eve is after 10 am and check-out time on New Year's Day is 12 noon.
Camping Equipment
You may either bring your own camping equipment or hire a camping package (see above). Private tents must not exceed the site size of 4 metres x 4 metres unless additional sites are booked. Please note the list of prohibited camping items.
Food and Drink
Food and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be on sale on the island. Alcohol may not be brought onto the island.
Ferries
The above prices do not include ferry tickets - these must be purchased separately. Sydney Ferries will operate a normal timetable to Cockatoo Island on Wednesday 31 December but please note all scheduled ferries cease on Sydney Harbour on New Year's Eve. Check 131500 timetables for latest updates. Please also note that Sydney Ferries operates a public holiday ferry service on New Year's Day. We strongly advise an early arrival on New Year's Eve to enjoy your time on the island and avoid mainland parking problems and traffic later in the day including RTA traffic restrictions on foreshore roads.
Check the 131500 Transport Infoline website for up-to-date ferry timetable information.
Conditions
This is a family-friendly event. Please note that the following special event conditions apply on 31 December and 1 January 1st intended to ensure everyone's safety and well being:
- Maximum number of persons per site is four and site dimensions are 4 metres x 4 metres. Persons per site and site boundaries will be strictly enforced;
- For maritime safety reasons, private vessels (including kayaks) may not be used on Cockatoo Island on New Year's Eve. The dropping off and picking up of passengers by private vessel is also prohibited;
- No alcohol may be brought to the island;
- No fireworks or sparklers may be brought onto the island;
- The following items or activities are not permitted: camp fires, gas fires, portable BBQs, compressed liquid or gas containers, portable radios or amplified music, pets, glass or ball games;
- Please have consideration for other campers and please follow the instructions of all security staff and rangers. Event and island regulations [PDF - 211 KB] will be enforced by security staff;
- Cancellation policy: no refunds after the 1 December 2008.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cockatoo Island on New Years Eve!
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