The average price of a 7-day trip to Cockatoo Island is $2,138 for a solo traveler, $3,840 for a couple, and $7,199 for a family of 4. Cockatoo Island hotels range from $54 to $165 per night with an average of $69, while most vacation rentals will cost $220 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sydney International Airport (SYD) are between $1,121 and $1,938 per person for economy flights and $3,518 to $6,081 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $32 to $94 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Cockatoo Island, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SYD and stay in a Cockatoo Island hotel:
- January 29th to March 25th
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Cockatoo Island is usually mid to late August.
Average Cockatoo Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Cockatoo Island for a week is $1,276-$3,233($182-$462 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $32 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,609 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $161 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Cockatoo Island for a week is $3,134-$6,158($448-$880 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,216 to $3,218 for economy
Lodging: $74 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $131 to $161 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Cockatoo Island for a week is $4,216-$10,520($602-$1,503 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,432 to $6,436 for economy
Lodging: $148 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $242 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Cockatoo Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Cockatoo Island? The cheapest trip to Cockatoo Island is about $149 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $49.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Cockatoo Island for a week is $1,042-$2,429($149-$347 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $20 to $40 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $608 to $1,609 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Cockatoo Island for a week is $1,790-$4,318($256-$617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $80 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,216 to $3,218 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $54 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $90 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Cockatoo Island for a week is $3,568-$8,366($510-$1,195 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $160 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,432 to $6,436 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $108 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $96 to $135 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to Cockatoo Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Cockatoo Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Cockatoo Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Cockatoo Island for a week is $2,699-$11,804($386-$1,686 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $61 to $197 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,702 to $4,425 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Cockatoo Island for a week is $4,828-$17,608($690-$2,515 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $122 to $394 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,404 to $8,850 for first class
Lodging: $95 to $165 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Cockatoo Island for a week is $9,656-$32,216($1,379-$4,602 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $244 to $788 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,808 to $17,700 for first class
Lodging: $190 to $330 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $700 to $1,500 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Cockatoo Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Cockatoo Island is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Cockatoo Island due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Cockatoo Island Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Cockatoo Island hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Cockatoo Island.
Flight Costs to Cockatoo Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,938 average in late December to a low of $1,121 in mid to late August. Median flight price is $1,294. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Cockatoo Island our data includes 347 originating airports, and 157 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Cockatoo Island from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,500 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Gold Coast (OOL) in Gold Coast (Australia) at an average of just $94.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Cockatoo Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $816, so you can easily save about 73% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Cockatoo Island can easily cost $300 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $20 per person. Private tours can cost $593 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.