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 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

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

19 May

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

23 to 31 May

Confluence: Two painters, one potter

Painters Melinda Kelly and Sung Hee Ahn, and potter Lizi Teo bring their individual practices together at Landship Gallery for a show that is as much about the artists as it is about the work.

Georges Heights, Headland Park

10am to 4pm

25 May to 11 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