Cockatoo Island, A Time Capsule of Industrial History and Art

Cockatoo Island ferry from Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia

The predecessor of the island was a shipyard

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Introduction

Cockatoo Island, located on the coastline of Sydney, is a historically significant island. Situated at the confluence of Parramatta River and Lane Cove River, it is only a 10-minute waterway ride from Circular Quay. The island's historical relics have been well preserved, once home to a prison and shipyard for criminals, it still retains many workshops and large machinery, in stark contrast to the city center of Sydney.

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Cockatoo Island ferry from Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia

Opening hours

Island visitor center opening hours: 10:00-16:00 every day.

Transportation

You can take public ferries from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour Wharf, with one ferry departing approximately every half hour and a travel time of around 10 minutes. The round-trip ferry ticket for adults is 14.8 AUD and for children is 7.4 AUD. If you use an Opal Card or family discount ticket on Sundays, the round-trip fare is only 2.5 AUD per person.

Phone +61-2-8969-2100

Website http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au