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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Drawing Lines in the Sand
Drawing Lines in the Sand is a group exhibition on Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour, presented by Peloton and curated by Claire Taylor. Installation projects have been developed by Julia Davis, Elizabeth Day, Christian Edwardes, Lisa Jones + Derek Allan, Geoff Kleem, and Adam Norton. The artists have engaged with various aspects of the site considering the island as a historic, tangible place and a symbolic space more broadly.
The exhibition is free and open daily 19 February -18th March, 11am - 4pm. For more information click here
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
Biloela House Conservation Works
Sydney Harbour Federation Trust has commenced extensive conservation and repair works to the former Superintendent's House, Biloela House on Cockatoo Island. Biloela House is a significant heritage-listed building and is part of the Island's Convict World Heritage listing.
Click here for more information about the scope of work.
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.
