MarinaCafé & Bar

Harbourside on Cockatoo Island — food, coffee & cold beers

A relaxed outdoor café and bar on Camber Wharf, between Fitzroy and Sutherland Docks. Family friendly, open 7 days a week.

150SeatsPlus marquee for wet weather
7 daysOpen all yearFunctions after trading hours
8 minFast ferryFrom Barangaroo
$15Casual berthPer 4 hours, boats up to 30’
Featured: Weddings

Say “I do” on Cockatoo Island

With wedding packages to suit every couple, these affordable packages are tailored to make this milestone event even more memorable.

Harbourside weddings at Camber Wharf
Up to 150 guestsAny day of the week
Harbourside weddings at Camber Wharf
  • ✓Wedding packages to suit every couple
  • ✓Add-ons available to make your big day shine even brighter
  • ✓Up to 150 guests, booked after general trading hours
  • ✓A heritage island setting your guests won’t have seen before
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About Us

Your base for the day on the Island

Fresh, tasty food, a licensed bar and without question the best coffee on the Island.

Fresh Food Menu

Pizzas, nachos, toasted wraps, salads, homemade cakes, muffins, ice creams and more. Check the boards for regular specials.

Licensed Container Bar

A range of beers, wines and soft drinks, with locally brewed beer from Byron Bay on tap.

Seating for 150

Relaxed outdoor setting beside Camber Wharf marina, with a marquee for wet weather protection. Kids welcome.

What We Offer

Something for every visit

Café & BarEveryday

Café & Bar

Breakfast, lunch and drinks by the marina

  • Coffee, cakes, muffins and ice creams
  • Pizzas, nachos, wraps and salads
  • Food truck kitchen Thursday to Sunday
  • Byron Bay beer on tap
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Private EventsCelebrations

Private Events

Weddings, birthdays and functions for up to 150

  • Wedding packages with optional add-ons
  • Birthdays and milestone celebrations
  • Bookable 7 days after trading hours
  • Marquee wet weather cover
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CateringIsland-wide

Catering

Catering at the café and across Cockatoo Island

  • Event catering on the island
  • Menus tailored to your group
  • Enquiries via cafe@boatize.com
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Opening Hours

Open 7 days, all year

Monday – Friday10am – 3pm
Saturday9am – 5pm
Sunday9am – 4pm
  • Food truck kitchen menu Thursday to Sunday
  • Bar closes 30 minutes prior to closing
  • Last kitchen orders 1 hour prior to closing
  • Last café orders (incl. coffee) 30 minutes prior to closing
  • Closed during extreme weather conditions
Getting Here

Docks Precinct, Cockatoo Island

About a 5-minute easy walk from the Cockatoo Island ferry wharf. Walk past the information centre and through the dog leg tunnel, or the long way through the Turbine Shop — you’ll see us straight ahead in the Docks.

Arriving by boat? Casual berths on Camber Wharf are available any time — $15 per four hours for boats up to 30’, pay at the café. Overnight berths via Cockatoo Boat Storage.

Camber Wharf, Cockatoo Island
Guest Reviews

What our visitors say

★★★★★

“It has a great vibe, good music playing, happy staff and in a superb location. We arrived by boat and moored at the marina right next to the restaurant, which made it all the more special.”

FFather’s Day lunch
★★★★★

“There was no fuss and everything was very well organised. The location was brilliant! Highly recommended for a celebration, lazy Sunday afternoon or simply an adventure for a young family.”

B40th birthday celebration
★★★★★

“Best pizza I’ve EVER eaten. Had the Happy Camper. Vegetarian deliciousness! Lively friendly service too. Top marks.”

PWeekend visit
Venue Hire & Catering

Host your next function on Cockatoo Island

Private events for up to 150 people, any day after general trading hours.