Biennale of Sydney at Cockatoo Island

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Fri 21 Mar 2014 - Mon 09 Jun 2014

With vistas to all quarters, Cockatoo Island is Sydney Harbour's largest and most impressive island. In 2010, together with 10 other historic convict sites in Australia, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Replete with character, heritage and history, today the island is opened to the public and home to contemporary art events such as the Biennale of Sydney.


Biennale of Sydney
The popular Biennale of Sydney contemporary art exhibition is held every two years. The 19th Biennale of Sydney: You Imagine What You Desire is running on Cockatoo Island from 21st March to 9th June 2014.

Along with site-specific artworks, there are also live performances, guided tours, artist talks and family activities and, best of all, entry is free! Visit the #venue ">Biennale website for more information about what's on at Cockatoo Island during the exhibition.

Places to Eat & Drink
During the Biennale of Sydney there will be a number of pop-up eateries on Cockatoo Island, including a wine bar overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge and a dumpling bar in the Industrial Precinct. Permanent eatery options will also still be available including The Island Bar, Societe Overboard Cafe and the Marina Cafe.


Accommodation
Cockatoo Island boasts a unique range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and tastes.


[ADVERT]To really get the most out of the island and the Biennale of Sydney, we suggest staying overnight in the world's first urban waterfront campground, right on the edge of the harbour. The campground has spectacular views of the surrounding harbour and is ideal for Sydney-siders looking for short break close to home. The campground is perfect for those who don't own their own camping equipment or are time poor. All accommodation types apart from camping sites are set up & ready to go on your arrival.

The Harbour View Apartments are picturesque, self-contained apartments that have sweeping views of the harbour, including the bridge.


**Throughout the Biennale of Sydney there is 25% off Harbour View Apartments, Glamping, Mini-Glamping & Camping Packages for two night stays. Find out more about the deal #deal ">here .
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Transport
The Biennale ferry runs from Circular Quay to Cockatoo Island for $7 return and must be booked in advance online here .

Harbour City Ferries are running services from Circular Quay, including direct services during the weekend. See the Transport website for more information.

You can find out more about Cockatoo Island on their website or get a first hand account in this Weekend Notes article .

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!date 21/03/2014 -- 09/06/2014
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