What Is on Rodd Island?

Rodd Island is a 6,700-square-metre island on the Parramatta River in Sydney, Australia. It lies in the centre of Iron Cove, between the suburbs of Drummoyne, Russell Lea, Rodd Point, Haberfield and Leichhardt. It is located west of the Sydney Harbour upstream and the Harbour Bridge.

How much to hire Rodd Island?

The island is home to two gazebos and a hall, all available to hire for functions and weddings, with exclusive hire at $1,250 per day and non-exclusive at $7 per person. There are great views of the Harbour and it's accessible by water taxi, boat or kayak.

Can you kayak to Rodd Island?

Great for paddling! Not much traffic, no ferries, always calm in the water. You can kayak, canoe, ski, row or SUP.

James H. Sterling

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