As you just reach Island by Ferry at Wharf, at exit, you face Visitors office. It is compulsory for getting your belongings searched at entry for security reasons. Then you as enter the boundary line, you face the visitors area. This is well administered and you can collect your virtual guide headphones on a payment of AUD 5 and a guide book on AUD 3. It is your choice or everyone is provided free map guide which can guide you. But in my view, one must spend for Virtual guide headphones. There is a good restaurant, sitting covered place and arrangement for booking of stay overnight of diffrent categories as suits one pocket. The island is open to visitors as per...
   Read moreWhilst the island is nice, I would not recommend anyone do a ghost tour here. We had a tour guide who was quite elderly and hard of hearing/difficult to understand. He walked around mumbling information and didn't seem interested in ghosts at all. Also, we were made for the first hour to sit with strangers and share dips and line up for poor quality wine. The tour finished early as well....
   Read moreA visitor centre is located just right outside the ferry wharf as you arrive at Cockatoo Island. It provides comprehensive information for the island, including its history. You can purchase essential items from the centre, for a price, if you forget to bring them with you to the island. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. You can also book tents...
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