What's Cockatoo Island Like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, look no further than Cockatoo Island. Take time to see the sights like Port Jackson Bay while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge.
How to Get to Cockatoo Island
Flying to:
- Sydney Airport (SYD), 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Cockatoo Island
Things to See and Do in and around Cockatoo Island
Things to See near Cockatoo Island:
- Port Jackson Bay (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Circular Quay (2.3 mi/3.8 km away)
- Sydney Harbour Bridge (2.2 mi/3.6 km away)
- Sydney Opera House (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- White Bay Cruise Terminal (1.3 mi/2.1 km away)
Things to Do near Cockatoo Island:
- Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre (0.8 mi/1.3 km away)
- Star Casino (2 mi/3.2 km away)
- Sydney Lyric Theatre (2 mi/3.3 km away)
- Sydney Observatory (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
- Sydney Fish Market (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Sydney?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 72°F)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 58°F)
- Rainiest months: March, February, November, January (average 4 inches of rainfall)