Wedding Venue
Cockatoo Island / Wareamah
Cockatoo Island, or Wareamah, is a UNESCO World Heritage former shipyard in the middle of Sydney Harbour, managed by the Harbour Trust as an event venue. Its Turbine Shop, with raw steel structure and cathedral-scale ceilings, seats up to 850 or holds 2,000 cocktail guests, and the island is accessed by boat.
Why couples choose it
- UNESCO World Heritage former shipyard and convict site
- Turbine Shop with exposed steel beams seats up to 850
- Waterfront Naval Store with harbour and bridge views
- Boat-access island venue managed by the Harbour Trust
Who it suits
Cockatoo Island / Wareamah is best suited to grand, large-scale weddings, seating up to 850 seated or hosting 2000 for a cocktail reception. The grand, heritage, industrial setting in Cockatoo Island fits couples after that style of day.
- Seated
- 850
- Cocktail
- 2000
- Region
- Inner West
Common questions
How many guests does Cockatoo Island / Wareamah hold?
Cockatoo Island / Wareamah accommodates up to 850 guests for a seated reception or around 2000 for a cocktail-style event. Exact numbers depend on your floor plan, dancefloor and bridal table, so confirm with the venue.
Where is Cockatoo Island / Wareamah?
Cockatoo Island / Wareamah is at Cockatoo Island, in the Inner West area of New South Wales.
What style of wedding venue is Cockatoo Island / Wareamah?
It reads as a grand, heritage, industrial venue. Cockatoo Island, or Wareamah, is a UNESCO World Heritage former shipyard in the middle of Sydney Harbour, managed by the Harbour Trust as an event venue. Its Turbine Shop, with raw steel structure and cathedral-scale ceilings, seats up to 850 or holds 2,000 cocktail guests, and the island is accessed by boat.
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