Cockatoo Island Campground
Last Updated Jun 2013
Truely a unique experience, camping on the waterfront, on an island, in the middle of Sydney Harbour.
This is the most central campground you can get in Sydney, only 15 minutes by ferry from Circular Quay.
Cockatoo Island has a long history and exploring it is one of the privileges of camping on this Island. In 1839, it was decided to turn the island into a prison barracks, and convicts were used to do the construction. Much of this work still remains. It was also later used as a ship building facility (until 1992).
Back to the camping... The simplest option is to camp on the Northern Side of the Island (all waterfront sites) where you bring all your own gear.
If you are a bit lazy (or don't own any gear) you can book a camping package. Your tent has already been put up by the time you get there, all you need to bring is your bedding and a torch.
For the less adventurous, you can even try your hand at "glamping" (stands for "glamorous camping") in the large canvas tents, with access to a full camp kitchen. There is even a two bedroom tent option for keeping the kids out of the parents area.
Facilities and activities at Cockatoo Island
- Number of sites:
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10
- Camping Fees:
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Self sufficient camping on the North side of the Island - $45-50 per night
Camping packages from $85 per night
Glamping from $140 per night.
- Bookings:
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Bookings can be made over the phone or internet.
- How to book:
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Bookings can be made through the website link below.
- Toilets:
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Flushing Toilets
- Pets:
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Not allowed
- Water Availability:
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There is usually drinking water available at this campsite. Please take care, it may still be advisable to boil water before drinking.
- Camp fires:
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No fires are permitted at this camp ground.
- Barbeques:
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Electric/gas barbeques are available.
- Swimming:
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There are no known swimming spots at this campsite.
- Fishing:
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There are fishing spots at or near this campsite.
- Picnic Tables:
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Picnic tables are not provided at this camsite
- Horse Riding:
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No
- Canoeing / Kayaking:
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There are canoeing and kayaking spots at or near this campsite
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Location information for Cockatoo Island
This campsite is accessable by boat only.
Cockatoo Island can be reached by Ferry from Circular Quay.
Alternatively you could paddle a kayak (or swim like Fredrick Ward did to escape prison).
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