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Sunset Sessions live music event on Cockatoo Island.

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Looking for things to do in Sydney? Check out our what's on calendar to discover current and upcoming attractions across our network of protected places.

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Guest exploring Cockatoo Island's lower island while listening to an audio tour.

Cockatoo Island audio tours (everyday)

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Visitors exploring Cockatoo Island's Convict Precinct while on our Convict Prison Tour.
Tours & experiences

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat

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

Varies

Visitors exploring Cockatoo Island's Docks Precinct while on our Island Highlights Tour.
Tours & experiences

Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun

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

Varies

Visitors exploring Cockatoo Island's Docks Precinct while on our Island Highlights Tour.
Tours & experiences

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sun

Shipyard Tales Tour (all-ages)

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

Cockatoo Island

Varies

Inside a 200-metre-long military tunnel complex at North Head Sanctuary in Manly.
Tours & experiences

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 and 11:30am

Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse.
Tours & experiences

13 March

Discover Macquarie Lighthouse Tour (all-ages)

A knowledgeable guide will share the history and recent developments behind this iconic Sydney landmark, including recent restoration work undertaken on the historic Greenway Wall.

Macquarie Lightstation, Vaucluse

10:30am, 11:15am, 12pm, 1:15pm, 2pm and 2:45pm

Live entertainment

14 March

Sunset Sessions: Clay Western & Cooee [SOLD OUT]

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Clay Western and Cooee.

Cockatoo Island

5pm to 8pm

Tours & experiences

20 March

North Head Discovery Tour (all-ages)

Explore a Second World War era structure off limits to general visitors on our bite-sized tour, ideal for new visitors including families.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am & 11am

Tours & experiences

20 March

First Nations Walk and Weave Tour [SOLD OUT]

Join Koori Kinnections for a free immersive First Nations-led 90-minute walking tour and weaving session at North Head Sanctuary.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am to 11:30am

Live entertainment

21 March

Sunset Sessions: Merpire & Luke Saunders

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Merpire and Luke Saunders.

Cockatoo Island

4pm to 7pm

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