Fathers Day Picnic - Cockatoo Island
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Father’s Day Picnic Day at Cockatoo IslandCelebrate Dad with a relaxed family day out on one of Sydney’s most iconic harbour islands.
Join us for Father’s Day Picnic Day at Cockatoo Island — a fun, family-friendly picnic event with live music, games, activities, food options and plenty to keep the kids busy while Dad gets to relax.
Settle in on the grass, enjoy the harbour views, take part in family challenges, and make Father’s Day one to remember.
What’s Included
Enjoy a day of:
🎶 Live acoustic music
🎯 Lawn games and family challenges
🎮 Gaming trailer
🧗 Rock climbing
🏃 Obstacle course
🧺 Picnic sites and rugs
🍷 Onsite bar
📸 360 booth experiences
🏆 Father’s Day treasure hunt
🎁 BBQ prize giveaway
👨👧 Dad vs kids challenges
😂 Dad joke fun
🌊 Beautiful harbour views
The Great Father’s Day BBQ Treasure Hunt
Follow the clues around the event, complete the treasure hunt and go into the draw to win a BBQ — the ultimate Father’s Day prize.
The winner will be drawn on the day, so make sure you stay until the end.
Ticket Options
Basic Picnic Site – $75
Includes a reserved picnic site for up to 4 people, picnic rug, bottled water, live music, lawn games, family challenges and access to the general event area.
Family Adventure Picnic – $140
Includes everything in the Basic Picnic Site, plus access to the gaming trailer, rock climbing and obstacle course.
VIP Dad Experience – $220
Includes a premium waterside picnic site for up to 4 people, picnic rug, bottled water, live music, lawn games, family challenges, gaming trailer, rock climbing, obstacle course, 360 booth family experience and a gift for Dad.
Optional Add-Ons
🍴 Antipasto Platter – $50
🍰 Dessert Box – $30
🌊 Premium Waterside Upgrade – $30
Available for Basic and Family Adventure picnic sites only. VIP already includes waterside positioning.
Event Details
📍 Cockatoo Island
📅 Father’s Day
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly event
🧺 Pre-booked picnic sites available
Bring the family, celebrate Dad, and enjoy a beautiful Father’s Day on the harbour.
Limited picnic sites available.
Date
Sunday 6 September 2026 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Cockatoo Island
Sydney NSW 2000
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