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Chowder Bay
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.
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
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
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
Tues, Wed & Fri
School holidays special: Weekday 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
Tues, Wed & Fri
School holidays special: Weekday 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
Tues, Wed & Fri
School holidays special: Weekday 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
5 to 20 July
School holiday activities
Just a quick 9-minute ferry from Barangaroo or a short ride from Circular Quay, our historic island offers a variety of immersive activities that whisk families back through time.
Cockatoo Island
Anytime
11 July
NAIDOC Week Dharawal language workshop (CANCELLED)
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this activity has been cancelled. See our school holiday page for other family-friendly activities. We apologise for any disappointment.
Cockatoo Island
10am to 11am
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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