The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust was created by the Australian Government to protect and improve public access to former defence and Commonwealth sites around Sydney Harbour. Our sites include: Cockatoo Island and Snapper Island in Sydney Harbour, Woolwich Dock and Parklands, HMAS Platypus in Neutral Bay, Headland Park and Chowder Bay in Mosman, North Head Sanctuary in Manly, Marine Biological Station in Watsons Bay and Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse.
News and upcoming events
Outpost Project
After five big weeks of Outpost Project on Cockatoo Island featuring exhibitions, installations, collections, DJs, live entertainment and workshops for all ages, the festival has now ended for 2011. The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust is pleased to announce some of the Outpost exhibits will remain on Cockatoo Island during summer 2012 for all to continue to enjoy.
Visit Cockatoo Island this summer to experience these Outpost highlights, grab a drink at the Island Bar, enjoy one of our many picnic spots with spectacular Sydney harbour views or stay over night in one of our waterfront camp sites or luxury apartments. There's something for everyone and entry is free with your ferry ticket.
Visit outpostproject.com.au to see the Outpost exhibits still on display or follow us on facebook to stay tuned with upcoming news and events on Cockatoo Island.
Don't forget to email us and tell us what you thought of Outpost 2011!
New Year's Eve on Cockatoo Island 2011
This year saw another fun, family friendly, evening on Cockatoo Island! It was a sold out event with over 2300 people camping. The weather was warm and still and our location perfect for viewing the spectacular fireworks display.
If you would like to be a part of the celebration for NYE 2012 on Cockatoo Island, keep posted to our website for updates on prices and date of sale in August!
For further details about camping and holiday houses, including NYE 2012 on Cockatoo Island, you can click here to subscribe to our enewsletter.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cockatoo Island for another fantastic NYE!
Public Exhibition of Development Proposal – Proposed Aerial Adventure Park on Cockatoo Island
Submissions close 13 January 2012
The Sydney Harbour Federation Trust has received an application from Mighty High Pty Ltd for a proposal to construct and operate an ‘Aerial Adventure Park’ on the North-Western corner of Cockatoo Island.
Submissions are invited until 5pm, 13 January 2012. Click here for more information about the proposal, and how to make a submission
Middle Head, the perfect setting for your business
Unique commercial harbourfront buildings are available for lease following the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust’s redevelopment of Middle Head parklands in Mosman. More information on leasing at Middle Head
Holiday stay cottages at Headland Park, Mosman
Two self-contained, three bedroom cottages set amidst beautiful parkland are available for overnight stays. A short walk to beaches, cafés, public transport and Mosman village. More information about staying in the Naval Cottages
