Sydney was always on our ‘must visit’ list. Although Justin has spent a lot of time in the city for work, Steph was keen to take the boys to see the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and soak in the atmosphere at Circular Quay and Manly.
However, travelling to a large city with a caravan poses a number of challenges. Accommodation with a van is very limited, and what is available is quite a distance from the city. Hotels are great, but expensive for a family of 5. Hold your breath though…we have found a rippa solution!
Have you heard of Cockatoo Island? We hadn’t either, but it stood out on WikiCamps as the only camping option in the city. Upon further investigation, we discovered that the island offers glamping style accommodation, as well as the option to BYO tent and camping gear. We couldn’t believe it! For a small site fee, we were able to camp right in the heart of Sydney Harbour, complete with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Wow!
Cockatoo Island is LITERALLY in the middle of Sydney Harbour…so much closer than the closest caravan park, and has it’s own ferry wharf!
Travel to Cockatoo Island is by ferry. We parked at Woolwich Wharf, leaving the car in the free parking area. The ferry ride was only 5 minutes across, and we all helped out with carrying our tent, sleeping bags, clothes, food and
