sydney-harbour
7am-6pm daily (camping overnight)
Free entry, ferry $7.65, camping from $55
Weekends for guided tours, overnight for camping
landmark
The metro makes reaching Cockatoo Island incredibly simple. Here's the straightforward route:
Board the T2 Inner West & Leppington
Look for trains heading towards Circular Quay. Check the display boards for confirmation.
Get off at Circular Quay
The station is well-marked. Use the main exit towards the street level.
Walk to Cockatoo Island
It's a quick 5-minute walk. You can ask locals or use Google Maps.
Local Tip
Ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 (25 mins)
Convict prison 1839-1869, then major shipyard until 1992.
What makes Cockatoo Island particularly convenient is its proximity to Circular Quay metro station – just 5 minutes on foot. You don't need to plan complicated logistics; just tap your metro card and you're practically there.
While you're in the area, consider checking out Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge – they're near the same metro station and can easily be combined into a single trip.