Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Cockatoo Island

We've collected top 10 mentioned nature and wildlife areas in Cockatoo Island from other articles such as Sydney Travel Guide, Sydney Uncovered, Things To Do.

Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Cockatoo Island

Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
4.4 (8312 ratings)4.5 (2260 ratings)
Wildlife park with over 1700 birds, mammals & reptiles, plus a cafe, picnic area & souvenir shop.
217-229 Kildare Rd, Doonside NSW 2767, Australia
Wildlife parkNature & ParksEvent venueZooNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Sydney Travel Guide
Sydney Wildlife
"A 7-acre plot started as a poultry farm turned to be one of the must-visit wildlife parks near Sydney. The Featherdale located inner Western Sydney and a usual tour from Sydney to this wildlife park take 45 mins via M4 to reach. The finest Sydney attraction famous for Koala encounters and no one leaves Featherdale wildlife park without patting a Koala."
Mentioned by Adventure, baby!
100+ Things To Do In Sydney With Kids
"A privately-owned zoo in Doonside, near Blacktown, Featherdale Wildlife Park specialises in Australian native wildlife and birds, as well as reptiles and marsupials. Get more info on visiting Featherdale Wildlife Park."
Wolli Creek
Wolli Creek
4 (9 ratings)4.5 (3 ratings)
New South Wales, Australia
RiverNature & ParksNational ParksNature & Wildlife AreasHiking Trails
Central Gardens Nature Reserve
Central Gardens Nature Reserve
4.5 (1629 ratings)4.5 (20 ratings)
Sizable, tree-filled space with ponds, a walking track & enclosed animals, plus playgrounds & BBQs.
Cumberland Hwy & Merrylands Road, Merrylands West NSW 2160, Australia
Nature preserveNature & ParksPlaygroundsNature & Wildlife AreasParks
Blues Point Reserve
Blues Point Reserve
4.7 (2190 ratings)4.5 (100 ratings)
Bayfront park with a nautical-themed playground, fig trees, picnic tables & harbour views.
Blues Point Rd, North Sydney NSW 2060, Australia
National reserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Cremorne Reserve
Cremorne Reserve
4.8 (535 ratings)5 (20 ratings)
Coastal headland nature reserve with a park, bushland, 1920s pool, playground, lighthouse & walks.
Milson Rd, Cremorne Point NSW 2090, Australia
Nature preserveFun & GamesPlaygroundNature & Wildlife Areas
Balls Head Reserve
Balls Head Reserve
4.7 (571 ratings)4.5 (54 ratings)
Protected bushland with gentle waterside walking trails, caves & views of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Balls Head Dr, Waverton NSW 2060, Australia
Nature preserveNature & ParksParkNature & Wildlife Areas

Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Cockatoo Island

Clifton Gardens Reserve
Clifton Gardens Reserve
4.5 (244 ratings)
Morella Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
Park
Mentioned by Sydney Uncovered
Taronga Zoo to Balmoral Beach Walk
"Leaving Taylors Bay behind, the track continues to the Chowder Head peninsula, before arriving at Clifton Gardens Reserve. Clifton Gardens Reserve is has been a popular picnic spot for families in the area for a very long time, and for good reasons. This beautiful spot is now home to a rocky beach with a netted swimming enclosure, excellent BBQ and picnic facilities, a fenced playground, and toilet facilities."
Experiment Farm Cottage
Experiment Farm Cottage
4.6 (45 ratings)
9 Ruse St, Harris Park NSW 2150, Australia
Historical landmark
Shark Island
Shark Island
3.9 (49 ratings)4 (29 ratings)
Accessible by boat, this lush, grassy isle offers picnic shelters, shade trees & a small beach.
New South Wales, Australia
IslandNature & ParksBeaches
Mentioned by NSW National Parks
Secret Sydney nature spots
"Positioned in Sydney Harbour, 1km from the mouth of Rose Bay, Shark Island – Boowambillee (booh-uhm-'bil-ee) is a picnic spot with a difference. Explore the island's foreshore, go swimming or relax in front of amazing Sydney Harbour views."

Best French Bakery in Cockatoo Island

The Mews Mosman
The Mews Mosman
4.5 (269 ratings)
Diverse salads & refined lunch dishes served in a chic, plant-filled venue with outdoor seating.
Shop 4/3-5 Myahgah Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, Australia
CafeBreakfast restaurantCoffee storeLunch restaurantTakeout Restaurant
Pasticceria Papa
Pasticceria Papa
4 (764 ratings)
145 Ramsay St, Haberfield NSW 2045, Australia
Italian restaurantBakeryCake shopCandy storeCharcuteriePatisserie
Mentioned by Sitchu
The Best Cake Shops in Sydney for an Instant Sugar Hit
"For the best baked ricotta cheesecake this side of the equator, go to Pasticceria Papa - easily the one of the best cakes in Sydney. Visit one of their three locations spanning the Inner West and Eastern Suburbs of Sydney - the locals can’t get enough. All stores feature a huge display cabinet piled high with Italian cakes, desserts, and sweets, and friendly, fast service."
N2 Extreme Gelato Corporate Head Office
N2 Extreme Gelato Corporate Head Office
4.2 (480 ratings)
Quirky-flavoured gelato and sorbet made on the spot with liquid nitrogen by staff in lab coats.
Level 2/11 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
CatererDessert shop
Mentioned by TheSmartLocal - Singapore's Leading Travel and Lifestyle Portal
16 Best Ice-Cream Places In Sydney You Need To Visit All Year Round
"This is the go-to place for chemist-enthusiasts who relish the sweet treat of watching your ice cream created from scratch with liquid nitrogen. Watching the servers mix up beakers of goodness over the counter never fails to amaze me every single time. I never thought it possible to have ice cream with flavours like Deconstructed Apple Strudel or Jam Donut, much less have it taste good!"

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Cockatoo Island

Robertson Park
Robertson Park
4.4 (450 ratings)4 (16 ratings)
22 Military Rd, Watsons Bay NSW 2030, Australia
ParkNature & Parks
Bigge Park
Bigge Park
4.4 (630 ratings)
124 Bigge St, Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia
Park
Mentioned by Adventure, baby!
100+ Things To Do In Sydney With Kids
"Bigge Park in Liverpool, a south-west suburb of Sydney, received a $5 million upgrade a few years back. The upgrade included a fantastic free water play area. Bigge Park also includes an accessible playground, a regular playground and climbing equipment."
Pirrama Park
Pirrama Park
4.6 (1560 ratings)4.5 (10 ratings)
Grassy, 1.8-hectare park on the harbour with a sheltered bay, playground & areas for picnics & BBQs.
Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009, Australia
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Sydney Uncovered
19 Beautiful Parks in Sydney You Need to Visit
"Award winning Pirrama Park in Pyrmont is a stunning Harbour-side green space with exceptional landscaping as the stand-out feature. This popular park is now home to grassy areas, wide walking paths, a large playground, BBQ and picnic facilities, public toilets, and a handful of cafes. The Pirrama Park area used to be a base for the water police, but the site was purchased by the City of Sydney in 2005, and subsequently transformed into a gorgeous Sydney park."
Mentioned by The Kid Bucket List
The Best Kids Playgrounds in Sydney
"If your kids love to dig then Pirrama Park in Pyrmont is where you need to head as this Sydney playground has one of the largest sand digging areas across the city. On hot summer days you will love the ocean breeze whilst the kids enjoy the wide-open pathway of water fountains in the water play area. Location: Pirrama Rd, PyrmontParking: yes, but it can be tricky to secure during busy times."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Cockatoo Island

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Lane Cove Holiday Park
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