⭐ Highlight
Cockatoo Island
UNESCO convict and shipbuilding island in the middle of the harbour, reached by ferry.
Typical duration
180 min
Price
AU$26 self-guided; ferry extra (≈ €16 / $17)
From port
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Transfer time
25 min
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Queue risk
low
👨👩👧 Family friendly
🕐 Best time to visit
Late morning for the best of the open-air galleries
Getting there from the port
F3/F8 ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 5 (~25 min).
🚌 Best transport: ferry💶 Cost: AU$5-9