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Self-guided audio tours
Journey through Cockatoo Island’s layered history at your own pace with our 3 new immersive audio tours.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Convict Prison Tour (all-ages)
Our popular Convict Prison Tour is running on select weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) until 7 October 2026.
Cockatoo Island
Times vary
Saturdays & Sundays
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
Times vary
Daily from 9 Oct (excl. Mon & Thurs)
Island Highlights Tour (all-ages)
Want a crash course in Cockatoo Island's history? This tour charts the island's transformation and uses across time. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 October.
Cockatoo Island
10:30am to 11:30am
Daily from 9 Oct (excl. Mon & Thurs)
Shipyard Tales Tour (all-ages)
Journey through 134 years of maritime history at Cockatoo Island and discover key landmarks from the former dockyard. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 October.
Cockatoo Island
12:15pm to 1:15pm
Saturdays
Dark Past Tour (15+)
On this exciting new tour, we’ll unearth the island’s raw, unfiltered truths as you explore the former convict prison and dockyard.
Cockatoo Island
5:30pm to 6:45pm & 7:30pm to 8:45pm
26 September
DJ Heartstring
Fresh off a string of sold-out headline shows across Europe, DJ HEARTSTRING have become one of electronic music’s most in- demand acts. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to catch DJ HEARTSTRING live, delivering their first Australian headline shows since 2024.
Cockatoo Island
2pm to 10:30pm
4 October
Mode Festival
Mode festival returns to Cockatoo Island. Don’t miss Interplanetary Criminal, Barry Can’t Swim, Richie Hawtin, Avalon Emerson, Two Shell SWIM + more.
Cockatoo Island
12pm to 11pm
6 October
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
10 October
Harbour Paint & Sip
Get creative with a Harbour Paint & Sip class guided by our artistic facilitator. Kids session also available. Note: Only available as an add-on when booking Cockatoo Island accommodation online.
Cockatoo Island
4pm to 5:30pm (kids) & 6pm to 7:30pm (adults)
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Owners of the lands, waters and sky of Sydney Harbour, including the extraordinary places we manage and protect. Today, the homelands of the Borogegal, Birrabirragal, Cammeraygal, Gadigal, Gayamagal, Wallumedegal and Wangal peoples host destinations under our stewardship. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
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