Events calendar

29 September

Spring Wildflower Walks

Join North Head Sanctuary Foundation on their exciting guided Spring Wildflower Walks around North Head Sanctuary.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am until 12:30pm

29 September

Night at the Barracks

Enjoy a live music performance by Taylor Made under the stars, at North Head Sanctuary's iconic Parade Ground.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

5:30pm

30 September

School holiday program with Sydney Chocolate School

In this fun class, kids will master hand-tempering chocolate on marble and create their own chocolate freckles, bars and lollipops.

Middle Head, Headland Park

10:30am

1 October

Steam crane demonstrations

These school holidays, travel to the era when steam power ruled – and meet 2 of Cockatoo Island’s ‘Iron Giants’ – with our steam crane demonstrations!

Cockatoo Island

10:30am to 12:30pm

1 October

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

1 October

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

1pm

1 October

Take a trip through Italy with Ripples Chowder Bay

Each week, Ripples Chowder Bay will be serving up the authentic local flavours of 4 spectacular regions in Italy, travelling across the country from North to South.

Chowder Bay, Headland Park

Varies

2 October

School holiday program with Sydney Chocolate School

In this fun class, kids will master hand-tempering chocolate on marble and create their own chocolate freckles, bars and lollipops.

Middle Head, Headland Park

10:30am and 2pm

4 October

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

11am