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Cockatoo Island
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Cockatoo Island
"You can stay in the tents overnight for $40 if you’d like"(4 Tips)
"Awesome pop up restaurant, great views"(4 Tips)
"short ferry ride from the city"(6 Tips)
"Glamping or camping overnight is easy, and awesome."(3 Tips)
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- Hidetaka TanakaDecember 8, 2018A short ferry ride from the city, this World Heritage listed island has a rich history of colonial and industrial history. You can even stay on the island overnight.Upvote2Downvote
If you want to escape the buzz of the city of a spot of camping but only want to travel 15 minutes to get there, then is the spot! Clean & modern facilities and #qualityvistas on the cheap! BYO tentUpvote1Downvote- Hidetaka TanakaNovember 9, 2018Short ferry ride from the city, this World Heritage listed island has a rich history of colonial and industrial history. You can even stay in the island overnight.UpvoteDownvote
Biennale of SydneyJuly 8, 2012Visit Cockatoo Island to check out the 18th Biennale of Sydney - until 16 Sept 2012. Get there by the Biennale Free Ferry, or paid scheduled services with Sydney Ferries. For more info: www.bos18.comUpvote4Downvote
Thierry MasqFebruary 9, 2015Glamping is great when you want the experience and not the hassle... The Tropical café offers some great pizzas with a stunning and relaxing view!Upvote1Downvote- Thierry MasqFebruary 9, 2015History, views, tranquility, pizzas, audio tour, glamping, volunteer staff...
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Alex TorranceFebruary 13, 2014Former industrial heritage turned ghost venue for concerts, exhibitions etc. You can camp here too. You get a ferry.UpvoteDownvote
Dion DicelloApril 25, 2014Great place has vending machines but are expensive $4 for cans near the entrance but has $4 600ML powerade which is good but there's another machine with $3 cans annoying but nothing I can doUpvote1Downvote
Stephanie KApril 21, 2013It's so beautiful here, you feel like you're miles from the city, and the Ship Shape Challenge keeps the kids active.Upvote2Downvote
Yat Fai OoiApril 3, 2014If you are in to abandoned urban or industrial buildings, this is the place to go. Expect a 2 to 3 hour walkUpvoteDownvote
Katanya ShanzyMarch 29, 2010camp overnight with the kids, its a one of kind experience, the facilities are incredible..4 man tents dont mean 4 man- 2 adults and maybe 2 smal child at best..get 1 tent per 2 adults..do the audio t Read moreUpvote5Downvote
Vivian WongSeptember 20, 2014Lovely space - camping facilities - would be great to hire out the houses for an eventUpvote1Downvote
Sarah ConradJanuary 8, 2015If abandoned shit is one of your interests, this is a stupendous stop.
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Renae MasonSeptember 26, 2012A must do for all visitors to Sydney! Jump on a ferry and experience something different.Upvote1Downvote- Anderson VankayalaMay 11, 2019You can stay in the tents overnight for $40 if you’d likeUpvoteDownvote
Kazza the Blank OneJune 17, 2022Plan to spend at least a couple of hours to explore the place properlyUpvoteDownvote
Crave SydneySeptember 27, 2010On Oct 23, bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy spectacular views of Sydney Harbour as part of the Crave Sydney International Food Festival. Read moreUpvote1Downvote
Rob NicholsonDecember 14, 2013Avoiding going near the roosting seagulls, they get pissed off if you get too close!Upvote2Downvote
Livia MontemorJuly 13, 2014Uma delicia, super bacana pra passar a tarde e fazer pic nic, da frente da ilha tem uma vista linda para a ponte!UpvoteDownvote
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