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Heritage Holiday Houses

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From $644 per night 8 guests 5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
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Cockatoo Island / Stay / Houses and apartments / Heritage Holiday Houses
...  / Houses and apartments / Heritage Holiday Houses
Once home to Cockatoo Island’s medical officer and engineering manager, our 2 Federation-style heritage houses can each sleep 8 guests, with space for 4 additional guests at extra cost from $50 per night per person.

Set amidst lush gardens on the upper island, these beautifully restored, adjoining dwellings – originally completed in 1916 – boast an outdoor barbeque and entertainment area, with views across to Hunters Hill.

Booking and rates

Accommodation for 8 people across 2 or more nights:

  • Monday to Thursday – $644 per night
  • Friday to Sunday – $979 per night
  • Week-long hire – from $3,895 (6 nights only)

A one night stay for 8 people:

  • Monday to Thursday – $850 per night
  • Friday to Sunday – unavailable

[Note: Advance booking required – same‑day bookings not accepted. Rates subject to change for special events and public holidays. Sydney Harbour Concours d'Elegance will run from 27 Feb to 1 Mar. Before booking, view all alerts and disruptions.]

Amenities

  • Linen and towels
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Flat screen TV
  • Bluetooth music station
  • Laundry
  • Iron and board
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Fans
  • Hairdryer
  • Barbeque
  • Weekly cleaning service
  • Clothes line
  • DVD/CD player
  • Toiletries
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Accessibility

We regret that due to their heritage nature and position on the upper island, our Heritage Holiday Houses are not wheelchair accessible and may be unsuitable for anyone with difficulties climbing steps. To discuss a more accessible option, please email stay@cockatooisland.gov.au.

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Booking and rates

Accommodation for 8 people across 2 or more nights:

  • Monday to Thursday – $644 per night
  • Friday to Sunday – $979 per night
  • Week-long hire – from $3,895 (6 nights only)

A one night stay for 8 people:

  • Monday to Thursday – $850 per night
  • Friday to Sunday – unavailable

[Note: Advance booking required – same‑day bookings not accepted. Rates subject to change for special events and public holidays. Sydney Harbour Concours d'Elegance will run from 27 Feb to 1 Mar. Before booking, view all alerts and disruptions.]

Historical info

In 1914, the Naval Board of the Federal Department of Defence approved the construction of a limited number of residences at the island for essential dockyard staff.

Completed in 1916, the Heritage Holiday Houses are semi-detached dwellings on the island’s plateau and overlook the waterfront campground on the Northern Apron. Although their architectural style is predominantly Federation Arts and Craft, they were also influenced by the Queen Anne Style. The first occupants were the island’s Medical Officer, Dr Thomas William Francis, and the dockyard’s Engineering Manager, Jack Payne. Dr Francis served in his role from 1914 until his death in 1918. Meanwhile, Payne served as the Engineering Manager from 1912 to 1920, when he was promoted to General Manager – a position he held until his death in 1932.  

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