Cockatoo Island / Wareamah
- Ticketed (paid)
- Available soon
- Alcohol for sale, no BYO
- Toilets
- Accessible
- Sydney Harbour
Escape to Cockatoo Island and spend New Year’s Eve in the heart of Sydney Harbour. As either a camper or guest in one of the island’s holiday houses or apartments, you’ll spend the biggest night of the year close to the action but far from the crowds. Plus, there will be entertainment and fun activities for all guests. What a way to ring in 2027.
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Admission and capacity
Admission
Tickets are required.
Tickets will be available soon from Cockatoo Island.
- NYE access is limited to booked accommodation guests, with a valid booking required for entry.
- Houses and apartments ballot open 3 September and campgound bookings open 22 September 2026.
Capacity
Holds up to 800 people
About the Site
Food and beverages
You can buy food here or bring your own
Alcohol
You can buy alcohol here but BYO isn’t allowed
Toilets
Toilets are available, including accessible facilities
Drinking water
Drinking water stations are available
Restrictions
- No glass
- No pets
- No sunshades
- No drones
- No re-entry
- No BYO alcohol
Entry conditions
- Bag checks on entry
Accessibility
- Accessible drop off point
- Transport less than 1km
- Accessible entrance and continuous path of travel
- Seating
- Guest assistance
Location & Access
Cockatoo Island , Sydney Harbour
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Getting here
Ferry
- Ferry services to the island on 31 December will be restricted to NYE accommodation guests.
- Public ferries normally stop running around 5pm (and sometimes earlier) on NYE, due to harbour exclusion zones.
- Ferries will not stop at Woolwich from around 11am.
- Check the latest timetable information by visiting transportnsw.info.
Getting home
Ferry
Ferry services resume on 1 January 2027, with the first departure at 7:19am.
Fireworks viewing guide
What you need to know to enjoy the celebration harbourside.
