Sydney Harbour Federation Trust

Events Calendar

Child dressed as a pirate with a treasure map

Event: Ships Ahoy Discovery Trail – School holiday fun on Cockatoo Island
Summary: Kids! Take your parents on a treasure hunt to seek out some of the many treasures on Cockatoo Island left behind from its shipbuilding days. Collect your free treasure map from the Muster Station Visitor Office when you arrive on the island, then head out to find rusty cranes, enormous docks and gigantic old workshops.
Date: Available every day
More info: Pick up your map from one of our volunteers at the Muster Station Visitor Centre on Cockatoo Island
Fingers puppets
Event: Kids’ Discovery Room – School holiday fun at North Head Sanctuary
Summary: Visit the free Kids' Discovery Room at North Head Sanctuary to make a flannel flower, construct a bandicoot mask or create a discovery map of the area. Take a stroll along Gunners’ Walk to discover amazing views, native bushland and some cool old military structures.
Date: Available every day except for Good Friday
More info: More information on visiting North Head

Camping at Cockatoo Island

Event: Camp out on Sydney Harbour – Cockatoo Island
Summary: Pack your toothbrush and head to Cockatoo Island to camp by the water's edge. You don't even need a tent - Cockatoo Island Camping can have your campsite ready for you on arrival.
Date: Every day
More info: More on camping at Cockatoo