What's on calendar

18 December

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

6 January

Steam crane demonstration

See a demonstration of a one of Cockatoo Island's heritage steam cranes. Steam and spectacle – plus some toots and whistles – guaranteed!

Cockatoo Island

10:30am to 1:30pm

NYE 2025 period

New Year's Eve accommodation

Book New Year’s Eve accommodation at Cockatoo Island and spend the biggest night of the year in the heart of Sydney Harbour!

Cockatoo Island

check-in/out times vary

All year round

Self-guided audio tours

Journey through Cockatoo Island’s layered history at your own pace with our 3 new immersive audio tours.

Cockatoo Island

Anytime

All year round

Self-guided family tour: Our day at Cockatoo Island

Explore historic buildings, hear the First Nations story of Burriburri the whale, play a convict game and meet an ancient amphibian.

Cockatoo Island

10am to 4pm

Wednesdays

Mosman Farmers Market

Complete your weekly grocery shop and enjoy the great outdoors at the Mosman Farmers Market – a country-style bazaar near Georges Heights Oval.

Georges Heights, Headland Park

8am to 2pm

All year round

Meet our talking objects and animals

Historic objects have awoken across our destinations… and they’re keen to share their incredible stories! Plus: Some of the local creatures have been granted the ability to answer burning visitor questions!

Cockatoo Island, North Head Sanctuary, Sub Base Platypus, Woolwich Dock and Parklands and Headland Park

Anytime

Saturdays & Sundays

Manly Wildlife Tour

Be guided along the trails within North Head Sanctuary and learn about the unique flora and fauna exclusively found in the area.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am to 11:30am

All year round

Onyx Gymnastics classes

Onyx Gymnastics offers classes for kids up to 12 years old, focused on building strength, confidence and coordination – all while having a blast!

Middle Head, Headland Park

Varies