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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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Easter Encampments: Walk and Film Screening (2 May)

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Guest exploring Cockatoo Island's lower island while listening to an audio tour.

Cockatoo Island audio tours (everyday)

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Behind Closed Doors Tour (9 May)

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Visitors exploring Cockatoo Island's Convict Precinct while on our Convict Prison Tour.
Tours & experiences

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat

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

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Visitors exploring Cockatoo Island's Docks Precinct while on our Island Highlights Tour.
Tours & experiences

Tues, Wed, Fri, 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

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Visitors exploring Cockatoo Island's Docks Precinct while on our Island Highlights Tour.
Tours & experiences

Tues, Wed, Fri & Sun

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

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Inside a 200-metre-long military tunnel complex at North Head Sanctuary in Manly.
Tours & experiences

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

Community

25 April

Anzac Day Dawn Service

The Mosman RSL sub-Branch will host a Dawn Service on Anzac Day at the Old Parade Ground, Best Avenue, Georges Heights.

Georges Heights, Headland Park

5:30am to 6:30am

Tours & experiences

26 April

Third Quarantine Cemetery Tour

During this volunteer-run tour, a knowledgeable guide will share stories of those who succumbed to small pox and other epidemics.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

11am to 12pm

Aerial image of the red gravel Parade Ground at North Head Sanctuary.
Tours & experiences

1 May

North Head Discovery Tour

Get a taste for North Head Sanctuary in Manly and explore a Second World War era structure off limits to general visitors on this bite-sized tour.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am and 11am

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2 May

Easter Encampments at Middle Head: Walk and Film Screening

As part of the National Trust’s Australian Heritage Festival (NSW), join us for a FREE special public screening of the films at Middle Head, followed by a guided walk with military historian, Brad Manera.

Middle Head, Headland Park

11am to 12pm

Tours & experiences

3 May

Tunnels and Gunners Tour (all-ages)

Our knowledgeable volunteer guide will lead you through 2 sets of demilitarised forts, including tunnels normally off limits to the public.

Georges Heights, Headland Park

10:30am to 12pm

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