BYO tent option

Sundry food items, toiletries, ear plugs, camper packs and sleeping bags can be purchased from the accommodation desk. The following items are also available for hire:

• Sleeping mats – $15 each
• Raised camp bed – $20 each
• Lanterns – $15 each
• Pillows – $10 each
• Towels – $10 each
• Chairs – $15 each

Check-in is from 2pm and check-out is by 10am.

A tent, sleeping bags, pillows, torch, food, beverages (non-alcoholic only), cooking utensils, cutlery, plates, toiletries and personal items. 

Family-friendly cafes

Cockatoo Island features 2 family-friendly cafes – Cockatoo Overboard and Marina Cafe & Bar. Both venues operate 7 days a week and are licensed to serve alcohol. See: Eat and drink

BYO food

Campers can bring their own food to the island to store and prepare in the campground kitchen. Don’t forget to bring BBQ supplies, cooking utensils, plates, cutlery, washing up liquid and tea towels. Campers are not permitted to bring barbeques or gas cookers to the island. Ice can be purchased from the Visitor Centre for $7 per bag.

BBQ packs

BBQ packs are available for campers to pre-purchase from Cockatoo Overboard and prepare using the campground kitchen. The cafe requires at least 48 hours’ notice to prepare BBQ pack orders, so order well in advance. To order a BBQ pack, please click here. 

• BBQ pack menu (pdf)

[Note: Cockatoo Overboard is not affiliated with the Cockatoo Island Accommodation. If you have to amend your campground booking or rain check, we cannot guarantee you will be able to amend your BBQ pack order.]

• BYO Alcohol is not permitted– Bag checks apply before check-in and rangers/security will confiscate BYO alcohol. Penalties may apply.
• Licensed cafes– Marina Cafe & Bar and Cockatoo Overboard are both licensed to serve campers alcohol. Additionally, Cockatoo Overboard serves takeaway alcohol for consumption in 1 of 3 designated areas – within your tent, within the campground kitchen and at the campground firepit.
• There is an hourly limit, per campground booking, of one bottle of takeaway wine (opened) and 4 takeaway cups of beer due to NSW Liquor Licensing laws.

See: FAQs

Alerts and disruptions

Before you book a stay with us, please note that a number of exciting events are scheduled to take place on Cockatoo Island. Some of these events (details below) may enhance your visit, while others may impact the experience depending on your preferences:

• 27 February to 1 March – Sydney Harbour Concours d'Elegance

Check out what's on here or view all alerts and disruptions here.

Guided tours

If you are considering booking a guided tour with us during your stay, please check tour availability first. We cannot always guarantee tours will run during your stay and on dates that have not been advertised. As tours can sell out, we recommend booking tickets at the same time as accommodation.