Venue Hire

Cockatoo Island

Corporate Events & Functions

These magnificent venues make for memorable events and can cater for upwards of 300 guests.



Turbine Shop

A cathedral sized hall with an extraordinary atmosphere featuring exposed steel structures, soaring ceilings with overhead gantry cranes and bare concrete floors.


Turbine Shop

Convict Workshops

A unique venue space comprising of three rooms featuring convict slab sandstone walls, raw concrete floors, large arched windows and high ceilings.


Convict Workshops

Convict Precinct

Part of the World Heritage-nominated convict gaol complex from the 1840s includes a sandstone Mess Hall, a large enclosed courtyard and a separate lawn leading to the remains of the attractive sandstone Military Guardhouse with distant views down Parramatta River.


Convict Precinct

Eastern Apron

The Eastern Apron is a vast waterfront domain with magnificent harbour views and a dramatic cliff-face backdrop. It is partially paved and partially grassed, and the perfect setting for large scale events and outdoor activities, including marquee events, gala dinners, exhibitions, team building events, film projection, markets and festivals.


Eastern Apron

The Dog Leg Tunnel

Ideal for filming and photography, as well as atmospheric entrances, the tunnel can be used as a thoroughfare or an adventurous introduction to your event.


The Dog Leg Tunnel

Naval Store - Building 124

An inspiring and rustic waterfront venue with impressive views of the harbour and bridge.


Naval Store - Building 124