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Sunset Sessions live music event on Cockatoo Island.

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Looking for things to do in Sydney? Check out our what's on calendar to discover current and upcoming attractions across our network of protected places.

Featured events

Tour, Tea and Cruise: Seniors Festival special (10 Mar)

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First Nations Walk and Weave Tour (6 Mar)

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Man enjoying Cockatoo Island's self-guided Audio Tour with the Powerhouse Chimney and Slipways in the background.

Cockatoo Island audio tours (everyday)

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Live entertainment

14 March

Sunset Sessions: Clay Western & Cooee

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Clay Western and Cooee.

Cockatoo Island

5pm to 8pm

Live entertainment

21 March

Sunset Sessions: Merpire & Luke Saunders

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Merpire and Luke Saunders.

Cockatoo Island

4pm to 7pm

Live entertainment

28 March

Sunset Sessions: Joel Leggett & William Alexander

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Joel Leggett and William Alexander.

Cockatoo Island

4pm to 7pm

Live entertainment

4 April

Sunset Sessions: Dave Graney & Joe Mungovan

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Dave Graney and Joe Mungovan.

Cockatoo Island

4pm to 7pm

Community

7 April

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

New Year’s Eve fireworks over Sydney Harbour as seen from Cockatoo Island.
Special events

NYE 2026 period

New Year's Eve accommodation

Book New Year’s Eve accommodation at Cockatoo Island and spend the biggest night of the year in the heart of Sydney Harbour!

Cockatoo Island

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Man enjoying Cockatoo Island's self-guided Audio Tour with the Powerhouse Chimney and Slipways in the background.
Tours & experiences

All year round

Self-guided audio tours

Journey through Cockatoo Island’s layered history at your own pace with our 3 new immersive audio tours.

Cockatoo Island

Anytime

Family on Cockatoo Island using semaphore flags during the family tour, with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Tours & experiences

All year round

Self-guided family tour: Our day at Cockatoo Island

Explore historic buildings, hear the First Nations story of Burriburri the whale, play a convict game and meet an ancient amphibian.

Cockatoo Island

10am to 4pm

Man scanning a blue talking object sign outside of Cockatoo Island's Convict Precinct.
Tours & experiences

All year round

Meet our talking objects and animals

Historic objects have awoken across our destinations… and they’re keen to share their incredible stories! Plus: Some of the local creatures have been granted the ability to answer burning visitor questions!

Cockatoo Island, North Head Sanctuary, Sub Base Platypus, Woolwich Dock and Parklands and Headland Park

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