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Rodd Island

Sydney Harbour National Park

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Overview

Rodd Island in Iron Cove is a peaceful paradise that's the perfect location for a wedding ceremony, corporate picnic or incentive day. Relax in one of the lovely summer houses and enjoy spectacular views of Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Venue is suitable for
Arts and cultural events, corporate and business events, private party or function, wedding ceremonies and wedding reception
Capacity
Maximum people: 250
Facilities
Picnic tables, drinking water, toilets, electric power
Fees

$760 for a non-exclusive 3 hour booking, plus a $7 landing fee per person. For exclusive hire fees contact the NPWS Events Team.

Availability
Available for hire 7 days a week
Bookings

To make a booking or for more information, please email the NPWS Events Team or phone (02) 9585 6570.

Other Information

This venue is also suitable for commercial and public events such as live performances, festivals and product launches.

Rodd Island, located in the sheltered waters of Iron Cove, just off Birkenhead Point, has a colourful history and boasts some of the best views west of Sydney. This perfect venue hire option is the farthest west of the harbour islands in Sydney Harbour National Park.

While celebrating your special day, you and your guests can walk through the expansive gardens, enjoy a private waterside location and explore the historic buildings, including a dance hall and 2 summer houses. In 1879, Rodd Island became the first public recreation reserve in Sydney Harbour. It was also used as a biological laboratory and US army training ground during the Second World War.

A unique venue hire option offering island charm, Rodd Island is among Sydney’s best venues and is available for hire for weddings or corporate functions. The 1920s dance hall is available with exclusive hire of the island.

For directions, safety and practical information, see venue info

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Park info

  • in Sydney Harbour National Park in the Sydney and surrounds region

  • Sydney Harbour National Park is open sunrise to sunset but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger.

  • Park entry fees:

    Bradleys Head carpark: $8 per vehicle per day. North Head carpark: $5 per vehicle per day. There are pay machines that accept cards and coins - no change given. Chowder Bay Road parking: Monday-Friday: $3 per hour, to a maximum of $16 per day. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: $4 per hour, to a maximum of $20 per day. If you hold an NPWS All Parks or Multi Parks Pass, you can park free for up to four hours per day - additional time can be purchased. Car parks operated by Sydney Harbour Federation Trust or Mosman Council are not covered by your pass. Please check signs carefully. You can also pay for your visit via the Park’nPay app.

    Other fees:

    Landing fees or tour fees apply to visit Sydney Harbour islands. All public visitors to Shark, Clark or Rodd Island, need to pay a $7 per person landing fee. To arrange, please contact 1300 072 757 (13000 PARKS). Annual NSW Parks Passes do not cover landing fees.

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