Events calendar

Saturdays & Sundays

Island Highlights Tour (all-ages)

Want a crash course in Cockatoo Island's history? This guided tour charts the island's transformation and different uses across time.

Cockatoo Island

11am and 1:30pm

Saturdays

Convict Prison Tour (all-ages)

During this tour, our guide will lead you through the turbulent history of the island's former penal establishment.

Cockatoo Island

1:30pm to 2:30pm

Sundays

Defence of Sydney Tour (all-ages)

The Defence of Sydney Tour is an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the men and women who served at North Fort.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm

Sundays

Historic Dockyard Tour (all-ages)

Journey through 134 years of maritime history at Cockatoo Island and discover key landmarks from the former dockyard.

Cockatoo Island

11am to 12pm

30 November to 8 December

Headland Artists Group Exhibition

Visit the Landship Gallery to view the Headland Artists Group Exhibition featuring local artists.

Georges Heights, Headland Park

10am to 4pm

3 December

Steam crane demonstration

Travel to the era when steam power ruled and see one of Cockatoo Island’s ‘Iron Giants’ in action!

Cockatoo Island

10:30am to 1:30pm

8 December

Le Marché French Market

Discover an impressive selection of gourmet French food and artisanal crafts at the Le Marché French Market.

Woolwich Dock and Parklands, Hunters Hill

9am to 1pm

9 December

Public board meeting of the Members of the Trust

The Harbour Trust invites members of the community to attend the public board meeting of the Members of the Trust, in-person at Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney or online via Zoom.

In-person or online

3:30pm to 5pm

December and January

Mid-week Convict Prison Tour (all-ages)

Our guide will lead you through the turbulent history of the island's former penal establishment. Additional tours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays in December and January.

Cockatoo Island

Varies