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Newsroom

Welcome to our newsroom – your source of news items, blogs, media releases and other updates about our organisation and the places we protect on Sydney Harbour.

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20 June 2025
Escape to Cockatoo Island for a a unique family adventure these school holidays

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.

20 June 2025
Save 10% on camping with our Cockatoo Island NRL experience

When you book an overnight stay in Cockatoo Island's waterfront campground on Saturday 19 July or Saturday 30 August, you’ll not only save 10% on camping… you’ll get to catch some of your favourite teams clash live on the screen in our historic Success Room.

29 May 2025
Join us for the next public board meeting of the Members of the Trust

The Harbour Trust invites members of the community to attend the public board meeting of the Members of the Trust, in-person or online, between 5:30pm and 7pm AEST on Monday 23 June 2025.

23 May 2025
Harbour Trust steam crane restoration and activation project Highly Commended

The Harbour Trust’s restoration and activation of Cockatoo Island’s heritage steam cranes received a Highly Commended recognition in the Enduring category for the 2025 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards which took place on Friday 16 May 2025.

2 May 2025
Cockatoo Island / Wareamah Master Plan recognised on national stage again

The Cockatoo Island / Wareamah Master Plan has been recognised at the 2025 Australian Urban Design Awards in the Strategic Design and Policy category.

27 March 2025
Vivid Sydney discount: Save 10% off all Cockatoo Island accommodation

Looking for a unique way to experience Vivid Sydney? End your night with an island staycation at Cockatoo Island in the heart of Sydney Harbour – and enjoy 10% off your stay!

20 March 2025
Historic walls being restored at North Head Sanctuary

The historic sandstone walls at North Head Sanctuary are currently being restored by the Harbour Trust. This project will restore the structural integrity of the site’s walls – sections of which have been damaged by environmental factors – and ensure their heritage values are protected.

18 March 2025
North Head Sanctuary deed extension

The Harbour Trust and the NSW Governments are pleased that an updated North Head Sanctuary deed extension until 2123 has been finalised and agreed. This guarantees that North Head Sanctuary will remain under the care and stewardship of the Harbour Trust.

17 March 2025
Harbour Trust volunteers elevate historically significant cannon with handcrafted carriage

The Harbour Trust’s Heritage Restoration Volunteers have brought history back to life, creating a detailed replica wooden carriage for a historic 6 Lb Smoothbore (SB) Bronze Cannon, manufactured c.1795.