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What's on calendar

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.
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

Tours

Sat & Sun

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

Times vary

Tours

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

11am

Tours

Select Sat nights

Dark Past Tour (all-ages)

As you visit iconic landmarks and buildings from different eras, our guide will blend history with mystery to captivate your imagination.

Cockatoo Island

6:30pm & 8:30pm

Tours

Tues, Wed & Fri

School holidays special: Midweek 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

10:30am

Tours

Tues, Wed & Fri

School holidays special: Midweek 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

2:30pm

Tours

Tues, Wed & Fri

School holidays special: Midweek 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

12:30pm

Community

1 July

Steam crane demonstration

Travel to the era when steam power ruled and see one of Cockatoo Island’s ‘Iron Giants’ in action!

Cockatoo Island

10:30am to 1:30pm

School holidays

14 & 15 July

Kids photography workshop with the Australian National Maritime Museum

Book your kids into a one-day photography workshop where they’ll learn DSLR skills and exhibit their best shots at the Maritime Museum.

Cockatoo Island

10am to 4:30pm

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