Events calendar

17 May

Discover Macquarie Lighthouse Tour

To celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival, Macquarie Lightstation will open its doors to the public for an exclusive guided tour.

Macquarie Lightstation, Vaucluse

11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm

18 May

Ghost Tour (18+)

As you search for ghosts and explore historic buildings rarely open to the public, our guide will share hair-raising paranormal stories.

Cockatoo Island

9pm to 11pm

19 May

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

19 May

Historic Dockyard Tour

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

Cockatoo Island

11am to 12pm

19 May

Marina Café & Bar Sunday Sessions

Head to Marina Café & Bar on Cockatoo Island / Wareamah to enjoy delicious food and drinks, free live music from Martha Chess Phelps and breath-taking harbour views.

Cockatoo Island

12pm to 3pm

25 May

Sub Base Stories Tour (all-ages)

This 60-minute tour is an opportunity to explore a historic destination that was off-limits to the public for 150+ years.

Sub Base Platypus, North Sydney

11am and 1pm

26 May

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

26 May

Historic Dockyard Tour

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

Cockatoo Island

11am to 12pm

26 May

Third Quarantine Cemetery Tour (all-ages)

During this volunteer-run tour, a knowledgeable guide will share stories of those who succumbed to small pox and other epidemics.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

11am to 12pm