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Cookatoo Island Waterfront Campground

Campsite in Birchgrove

Campsite4.4 (535 reviews)Lively area (bars, cafés or transit nearby)

Location Good location — 3 attractions within walking distance

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About

Discover Cockatoo Island / Wareamah, a former convict gaol and shipyard in the heart of Sydney Harbour.

What guests mention

Great tents and a stunning view.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Location

What's nearby

  • Cockatoo Island0.2 km
  • Woolwich Dock and Parklands0.6 km
  • Woolwich Baths Beach0.8 km
  • Greenwich Baths1.2 km
  • Manns Point1.4 km
  • Julie Peadon Art2.0 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 4 places to eat

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Rose Bay Seaplane Base (RSE) 8.9 km → all hotels near RSE
Nearest station
Wollstonecraft2.5 km
Nearest beach
Woolwich Baths Beach0.8 km
Sea temperature
Sea temperature about 18.2 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
Driving
Drives on the left
Currency
AUD
Power
Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Tap water
Generally safe to drink

Straight-line distances.

Street view

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Cookatoo Island Waterfront Campground?

From Cookatoo Island Waterfront Campground, the nearest station, Wollstonecraft, is about 2.5 km away; Rose Bay Seaplane Base (RSE) is around 8.9 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is Cookatoo Island Waterfront Campground from the beach?

The nearest beach, Woolwich Baths Beach, is about 0.8 km from Cookatoo Island Waterfront Campground in a straight line.

How is Cookatoo Island Waterfront Campground rated?

Cookatoo Island Waterfront Campground scores 4.4 out of 5 across 535 guest reviews.

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