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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.

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School holiday activities at Cockatoo Island (5 to 20 July)

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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

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

Tours

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

Tours

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

School holidays

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

School holidays

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

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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