The plan would see the iconic island restored with added art, retail, dining and educational spaces. No word on whether the cockatoos would get a better choice of seeds and berries, however.

Check out TripAdvisor’s top-rated small islands around Australia. Excuse us while we blindly stumble to our local cafe after staring at too much blue.

Cockatoo Island is becoming a popular tourist destination with a bar, restaurant and ‘glamping’ opportunities.