Still got questions? Email us at [email protected]

The campground is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible shower and toilet available. Please note: tents have a step to enter, which is not suitable for wheelchair access. To discuss accessibility, contact [email protected].

The easiest way to get to Cockatoo Island is by public ferry. The F3 and F8 services operate to Cockatoo Island daily, departing from Circular Quay and Barangaroo as well as from wharves along Parramatta River. Free parking is available at Woolwich, with plenty of unmetered spaces. Valentia Street Wharf at Woolwich is just one ferry stop from the island.

Please remember, the campground is open to the general public and readily accessible. The island has 24- hour security but you are urged not to leave valuables unattended. You may wish to bring a small padlock for your tent or keep valuables with you at all times.

The event runs from 2:00pm on Saturday, October 25 to 10:00am on Sunday, October 26.

We'll depart from Circular Quay Wharf 6 at 1:45pm sharp with Fantasea Cruises. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in and boarding process.

Return ferry departs from Cockatoo Island Wharf at 10:00am on Saturday, October 26, arriving back at Circular Quay (Wharf 6).

Just the basics! Pack:

• Pyjamas
• Toothbrush and personal toiletries
• Torch or headlamp
• Any essential medications
• Good vibes and a sense of adventure!
• All camping gear (tent, bedding, chairs) is provided.

Yes! We’ve got you covered with:

• Afternoon tea
• Dinner
• Snacks
• Breakfast
• All non-alcoholic drinks are included.

We won’t be supplying alcohol as part of this experience, but there are two licensed venues on the island, Marina Café & Bar and Cockatoo Overboard, where alcohol can be purchased. BYO alcohol is not permitted.

You’ll enjoy a mix of fun and relaxing experiences including:

• Guided Cockatoo Island tour
• Movie night
• Marshmallow toasting
• Morning yoga

We provide everything you need:

• Tent (pre-set)
• Pillows and bedding
• Chairs for lounging
• Towel
• Just bring your overnight essentials and you're set!

This event is designed for [adults / families / members only – adjust depending on target audience]. Please check your registration confirmation or contact us directly if you’re unsure

The event will proceed rain or shine, with contingency plans in place. If severe weather poses a safety risk, we’ll notify you of any changes in advance.

Mobile reception is generally good. Wi-Fi is limited, so consider this a great time to disconnect and enjoy the moment.

Please include this information in the form above, or contact [email protected] so we can accommodate your needs.

The Harbour Trust maintains public toilets, including accessible facilities and baby change facilities, across the lower and upper island. These facilities are marked on a map included in the official Cockatoo Island / Wareamah brochure. They are also listed on the Department of Health and Aged Care’s National Public Toilet Map. To view the brochure, or the National Public Toilet Map listings at Cockatoo Island, click here.

No animals, except for assistance animals (as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1992), are permitted to access Cockatoo Island.

Visitors are not allowed to skateboard, rollerblade or rollerskate on the island.

Children are allowed to ride bikes and scooters but must wear a helmet while doing so. Petrol powered bicycles, electric scooters, remote controlled devices, and mobile human transporters are not allowed on Cockatoo Island.

Yes. The rangers and security officers will undertake random bag checks as visitors arrive at Cockatoo Island, and will confiscate prohibited items, including alcohol, portable BBQs and skateboards. Visitors will be asked to surrender any alcohol prior to a bag check. Any item surrendered will be placed in our security office and can be collected by the owner upon their departure. Visitors who fail to surrender prohibited items, which are then discovered during a bag check, can be fined up to $340. Visitors who decline a bag check will be asked to leave the island on the next ferry.

To prevent unsafe alcohol consumption and curb anti-social behaviour, alcohol rules are enforced on the island by our rangers and security officers.

Campers are NOT permitted to bring alcohol onto the island. The campground is a shared, family-friendly zone patrolled by rangers and security officers. Security and rangers patrol the campground and can confiscate any alcohol found during this time, and also issue on-the-spot fines. Bag checks apply before check-in.

Both of the island’s cafés are licensed to serve alcohol, and takeaway alcohol is available to campers from Cockatoo Overboard during their operating hours. Note: Takeaway alcohol can be consumed in one of 3 licensed areas – within a tent, within the campground kitchen and at the campground fire pit. Each campground reservation is limited to one bottle of wine (opened), and 4 cups of beer per hour per booking, due to NSW Liquor Licensing laws.

Pre-erected tents and BYO tent sites are unpowered; however, power is available to accommodation guests in the communal kitchen, shower facilities and locker facilities.

All campers have access to hot showers, toilets and a communal kitchen featuring fridges, microwaves and a boiling water system. Campers are prohibited from bringing personal cooktops, gas or charcoal BBQs.

Gazebos, shade cloths or any similar constructions are not permitted in the campground.

Yes. Cockatoo Island’s fire pit is located towards the end of the campground, near the slipways. It is lit every night, dependent on weather.

The campground laundry facilities, near the slipway, are available for use during offices hours of 9am to 4pm. To use these facilities, head to the accommodation counter at the Visitor Centre. Each washing load is $4 and detergent satchels are also available for purchase.

The period from 10pm to 7am has been designated 'quiet time' in the campground. Please consider your fellow campers.