Visitor Centres
Our harbour parklands tell a remarkable story of how Sydney has been shaped over two centuries of settlement. Wander through our sites and you'll find colonial relics, natural habitats for native plants and animals, historical fortifications and gritty industrial remnants. To find out more about these heritage features and natural environments drop into one of our visitor centres.
Gatehouse Visitor Centre, North Head Sanctuary
Visit the Gatehouse Visitor Centre located in the former gatehouse of the School of Artillery on North Head. The centre is open daily and staffed by Harbour Trust volunteers. It features an exhibition on the history of the site, as well information on the flora and fauna that you'll find in the sanctuary. In the Discovery Room kids can make a flannel flower, construct a bandicoot mask or create a discovery map.
- Information: Plan your visit to North Head Sanctuary
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Self-guided tour brochure [PDF 1287kb]
Muster Station, Cockatoo Island
Alight from the ferry at Cockatoo Island and you can't miss the Muster Station and Cafe in the entrance buildings. Here you'll find an overview of Cockatoo Island from its days as a colonial gaol to a bustling shipyard in the 20th century. We are currently developing an interpretation centre for the island to provide more information on its fascinating history. Don't forget that our volunteers can help you with any queries. The volunteer's station is located to the left as you walk under the "Cockatoo Island" entrance sign.
- Information: Cockatoo Island website
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Self-guided tour brochure - Cockatoo Island [PDF 2788kb]
WWI Hospital Display, Georges Heights, Headland Park
In 1916 Georges Heights was chosen as an Australian Auxiliary Hospital to treat the many casulties returning home from WWI. Once the third largest military hospital in Australia, the wards and buildings still survive and are now part of Headland Park. On your next visit to the park, pop into the display room in Building 21, Best Avenue, Georges Heights to discover the story behind this rare WWI site and walk around the historic precinct.
- Information:Plan your visit to Headland Park
- History: Georges Heights Hospital & WWI
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Headland Park brochure [PDF 635kb]
And coming soon
- Submarine Miners Visitor Centre, Chowder Bay in Headland Park, Mosman
