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Cockatoo Island
CultureVisit: ~180 min
The largest island in Sydney Harbour, reached by ferry from Circular Quay and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010 as part of the Australian Convict Sites. It was a convict prison from 1839 and later a shipyard. You can walk through the workshops, the tunnels and the buildings of the penal establishment, with good views of the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Cockatoo Island: 3 missions
- Walk beside the workshops of the old shipyardWalk along the wharves and workshops and look at the cranes and industrial sheds.
- Walk through the convict barracks buildingsClimb to the upper part of the island and visit the buildings of the old penal establishment.
- Find the skyline view from the islandPick a spot by the water and frame the bridge and the city in the background.
Near Cockatoo Island
Sze Yup Temple3.1 km awayLord Nelson Brewery Hotel3.1 km awayGarrison Church3.3 km awayAustralian National Maritime Museum3.4 km awaySydney Fish Market3.4 km awayLuna Park Sydney3.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Cockatoo Island?
Allow about 3 h for the visit.