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Hosted by Wiradjuri storyteller and educator, Uncle Larry Brandy, the storytelling session is both a fun school holiday activity and a great way for children to deepen their understanding of Sydney’s First Nations cultures. Children will be able to see Aboriginal artefacts, including kangaroo and emu masks, and learn how the Wiradjuri People traditionally hunted and found food.
On Saturday 31 December, accommodation guests will have EXCLUSIVE access to the island, including breathtaking views of Sydney's world-famous fireworks. Camping packages for New Year’s Eve (min. two-night stay) are on sale now. Meanwhile, the ballot to hire one of our charming houses or apartments (min. four-night stay) is NOW CLOSED.
Complete your weekly grocery shop and enjoy the great outdoors at the Mosman Market – a country-style bazaar near Georges Heights Oval, Headland Park. The market operates every Wednesday from 8am to 2pm.
On 15 October, challenge yourself to a 34km harbour walk along Sydney’s stunning coastline. Choose from two starting locations (Bondi or Manly) and enjoy an incredible scenic walk finishing at Kirribilli, next to the iconic Harbour Bridge. Participants starting from Manly will walk through the coastal bushland of North Head Sanctuary, along the famous Manly to Spit Bridge coastal walk, through Georges Heights in Mosman, all the way to Kirribilli. While participants starting from Bondi can expect to enjoy the coastal views along the South Head of Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, including Australia’s first lighthouse – Macquarie lightstation.
On 5 November, the inaugural Janssen Bondi to Manly Ultra 80km run will be held. From Bondi Beach to Manly Beach, the race will take you around Sydney Harbour’s foreshore, past Macquarie Lightstation, through Sub Base Platypus, around Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh, and finishing with a loop through North Head Sanctuary. Although the 80km ultra race is sold out, participants can still enter to run the relay, splitting the 80km race into four 20km legs with four friends.
On Friday 24 March 2023, Coastrek Sydney will be holding their premier hiking challenge for women, to raise money for the Heart Foundation. Participants can choose their own adventure with 30km, 45km, and 60km hiking courses available. From Palm Beach to Balgowlah Heights, participants will experience spectacular coastlines and iconic views of Sydney Harbour from North Head Sanctuary, all while fundraising for healthy hearts.
Night at the Barracks will feature performances by leading Australian leading performers – including rock, opera and jazz musicians as well as dance companies – across 16 iconic shows.
We are excited to host Carmen on Cockatoo Island, an innovative, outdoor opera experience premiering in November 2022. It is Bizet’s gripping tale of fate and freedom, presented in an exciting new way – under the stars, against the backdrop of our iconic destination on Sydney Harbour. Tickets are available from $79 (excl. booking fee).
Looking for activities to enjoy with friends and family in Sydney? Read our new blog, released to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Harbour Trust, and discover the breadth of great experiences you can have at our beloved destinations on Sydney Harbour.
Do you wish you could awaken history and speak directly to iconic landmarks on Sydney Harbour about their incredible stories? Now you can! Introducing ‘Hello Harbour Trust'. This exciting initiative is an opportunity to engage in lively, informative, and fun text message exchanges with iconic objects and landmarks from across six of our destinations.
The Bondi to Manly Walk is an opportunity for Sydneysiders and visitors alike to experience the splendour of the World’s Greatest Harbour as part of a one-of-a-kind pilgrimage. Spanning 80km of harbour foreshore between two of Sydney’s most iconic surf beaches, the massive walk includes pit stops at heritage sites protected by the Harbour Trust.
Serve up a storm on our tennis court at Georges Heights, located along Suakin Drive near Georges Head Lookout. Court hire is $22 per hour with a minimum booking of one hour. Online booking is essential.
Located at 1110 Middle Head Road, the Harbour Trust's grass court will make you feel like the king or queen of swing! Court hire is $22 per hour with a minimum booking of one hour. Online booking is essential.
Unable to visit our heritage destinations in-person? Don’t worry! Introducing Digital Harbour – a curated collection of videos, articles and other online experiences that enables you to discover our protected sites and delve into their layered histories, no matter where you are in Australia... or the world!
Visit overview
Cockatoo Island
Headland Park
Macquarie Lightstation
Marine Biological Station
North Head Sanctuary
Sub Base Platypus
Woolwich Dock and Parklands
