Cockatoo Island  

On Sydney Harbour’s Cockatoo Island — a waterfront island stay about 4 km from the CBD. Minutes from Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre and Top Ryde, and within easy reach of Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, Star Casino and White Bay Cruise Terminal. Close to Elkington Park and Rozelle Collectors Market. A family-friendly getaway with holiday houses, apartments and a waterfront campground.

Heritage buildings meet modern comforts here. Holiday houses, apartments and 142 guestrooms sit among landscaped gardens and offer harbour views. The island’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed convict site and historic dockyard give the place a gritty, storied backdrop.

Play tennis on the outdoor court, relax in the gardens, or fire up the picnic and barbecue areas. There’s a waterfront campground for sunset-watchers, licensed cafés, two coffee shops, a bar/lounge and on-site restaurant. You’ll find a children’s playroom, concierge, laundry, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and complimentary Wi‑Fi — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and island vibes.

Conference space (about 100 sq m) and meeting rooms are available, supported by a 24-hour front desk, concierge and complimentary wireless internet.

Stop by SOCIETE OVERBOARD CAFE for lunch, grab a brew at one of the two coffee shops, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Several licensed waterfront cafés make it easy to eat and drink with harbour views.