What's on calendar

Saturdays

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

1:30pm

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

Times vary

Sundays

Shipyard Tales Tour (all-ages)

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

Cockatoo Island

11am

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, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm

Tues, Wed & Fri

School holidays special: Weekday 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

10:30am

Tues, Wed & Fri

School holidays special: Weekday 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

2:30pm

Tues, Wed & Fri

School holidays special: Weekday Shipyard Tales Tour (all-ages)

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

Cockatoo Island

12:30pm

June to August

50% off Ripples Chowder Bay winter set menu

Save up to 50% off Ripples signature 3-course menu this winter! Available for lunch Monday to Friday and for dinner Wednesday to Sunday.

Chowder Bay, Mosman

Varies

5 to 20 July

School holiday activities

Just a quick 9-minute ferry from Barangaroo or a short ride from Circular Quay, our historic island offers a variety of immersive activities that whisk families back through time.

Cockatoo Island

Anytime