(9Honey)īeing, ahem, a giant scaredy cat, I opted for the former. There are two held every Saturday evening: Haunted Histories, an all-ages exploration of the island's landmarks and history and the Ghostyard paranormal tour, for adults raised on a steady diet of Ghostbusters. Ghost stories whispered around a fire is perhaps the ultimate camping cliche, but Cockatoo Island has stepped things up with supernatural-inspired tours. Those convict-whittled buildings and striking cliff faces sure do throw some long shadows. It's an association that's easy enough to laugh off when you're ferrying across the harbour, but less so when everything's plunged into inky darkness. (9Honey)Īs you may well be aware, Cockatoo Island has become somewhat synonymous with paranormal activity, with various 'sightings' reported over the years. A view of the Sydney CBD - and the former Cockatoo Island shipyard. (And yes, they have power sockets, though you might find yourself competing with school groups when the time comes to charge your phone.)īracing temperature aside, our open-air barbecue dinner - cooking packs can be pre-ordered if you'd rather not BYO ingredients - was a great opportunity to appreciate just how much the landscape and atmosphere changes when the light fades. While you mightn't be in a sleeping bag or on the ground, the communal outdoor kitchen and toilet/shower blocks of your childhood camping holidays remain. It's worth mentioning the beds are singles and on the short side, so if you're tall, expect your feet to hang off the end. (Harbour Trust/supplied)Įach pre-erected 3mx3m tent is decked out with raised camping beds, mattresses, towels, linen, an esky and sun lounges, with toiletries from Appelles and hot water bottles a very welcome sight. (Or, indeed, a power socket.) What you'll find inside the Deluxe Tent. However, this version is closer to your classic camping experience with added creature comforts, so don't come expecting fairy lights. Thanks to Instagram, that term, for many, conjures up everything from treehouses to bubble tents to enormous huts stocked with cosy Scandi furnishings and enough room to comfortably pirouette in. The Deluxe Camping packages are Cockatoo Island's equivalent of glamping, an umbrella term for more upmarket camping experiences. In less bone-chilling weather, it would be the ultimate spot for sunset-gazing with a glass of wine. On arrival, my fellow campers and I are presented with our keys, a lantern, and an unassuming pair of earplugs before being led to our Deluxe tents, boasting prime position along the water. Cockatoo Island has an intriguing history. These sites are already sufficiently eerie without the island's 'haunted' reputation lingering in the shadows.but more on that later.
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