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What's on calendar

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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Sunset Sessions (10 Jan to 14 Mar)

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Discover Macquarie Lighthouse Tour

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Do Sydney summer differently

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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

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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

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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. [Note: Tour not available between 26/11/2025 and 02/12/2025 due to an event.]

Cockatoo Island

Varies

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

Community

2 December

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

Markets

7 December

Le Marché French Market

Discover an impressive selection of gourmet French food and artisanal crafts.

Woolwich Dock & Parklands, Hunters Hill

9am to 1pm

Tours & experiences

12 December

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

Community

15 December

Trust Meeting in Public

The Harbour Trust invites members of the community to attend the Trust Meeting in Public, in-person at Cockatoo Island / Wareamah or online via Zoom.

Cockatoo Island

4:30pm to 6pm

Tours & experiences

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

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