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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.
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 to 2:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays
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
Varies
Saturdays & 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
Varies
Saturdays
Curious Tales Family Tour (all-ages)
As you explore the lower island, you’ll laugh and gasp as we introduce you to a weird and wacky bunch of real-life characters and creatures.
Cockatoo Island
5:30pm to 6:30pm
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
7:30pm to 8:45pm
25 May to 13 June
Vivid Sydney Harbour Cruise
Experience Vivid Sydney from the water aboard a spacious 3-level catamaran with licensed bars. Note: Only available as an add-on when booking Cockatoo Island accommodation online.
Cockatoo Island
4:30pm to 8:30pm
7 July
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
11 July
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
4:30pm to 6pm (kids) & 6pm to 7:30pm (adults)
17 to 19 July
Clocktower Con Australia 2026
Players from around the world will gather for an unforgettable 3-day celebration of all things BOTC– including trivia, talk panels, competitions, merchandise and all the games you could want!
Cockatoo Island
Varies
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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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