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Featuring exposed steel beams, cathedral-like ceilings and sandstone details, the interconnected buildings that make up this historic precinct boast a gritty industrial character that will transport event attendees to the island's storied maritime era.
Cockatoo Island has an important legacy as a shipbuilding and ship repair facility, and contributed significantly to Australia’s maritime affairs between 1857 and 1991.
The Industrial Precinct is a window into this significant 134-year slice of history and features three event venues: the Turbine Shop, Naval store and Convict Workshops.
Location: Buildings 137, 150 and 153
Capacity: 2000 people (cocktail event) or 850 people (seated)
Size: 717.02m² (Building 137), 2138.40m² (Building 150) and 293.99m² (Building 153)
Hours of use: 7am to 11pm
Toilets: There are facilities for nine males and six females in the Turbine Shop (Building 150). There are also facilities for 13 males and eight females in Building 119, located a short distance from the Turbine Shop.
Accessibility: The Turbine Shop provides access for people with a mobility impairment. The nearest accessible toilets are located near the campground.
Location: Building 124
Capacity: 200 people (cocktail event) or 150 people (seated)
Size: 224.2m² (Building 124) and 100m² (waterfront area)
Hours of use: 7am to 11pm
Toilets: There are facilities for 13 males and eight females in Building 119, located a short distance from the Naval Store.
Accessibility: The Naval Store provides access for people with a mobility impairment. The nearest accessible toilets are located near the campground.
Location: Building 138
Capacity: Up to 500 people
Size: 773m²
Hours of Use: 7am to 11pm
Toilets: There are six male and six female toilets in Building 150, and 13 male and eight female toilets in Building 119.
Accessibility: The Convict Workshops provides access for people with a mobility impairment. The nearest accessible toilets are located near the campground.
Harbour Trust
Visit overview
Cockatoo Island
Headland Park
Macquarie Lightstation
Marine Biological Station
North Head Sanctuary
Sub Base Platypus
Woolwich Dock and Parklands
