What's on calendar

Sunset Sessions live music event on Cockatoo Island.

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.

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

Tours & experiences

9 October

First Nations Walk and Weave Tour

Join Koori Kinnections for an immersive First Nations-led 90-minute walking tour and weaving session at North Head Sanctuary.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am to 11:30am

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

18 October 2026

North Head Discovery Tour (18 October 2026)

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

1pm to 1:45pm

Community

25 October

WOTSO Better Challenge Fun Run

WOTSO Better Challenge: a fun run/walk at North Head, Sun 27 Sept, 8:30am. $5 RSVP includes a raffle ticket, supports The Kids' Cancer Project. Expect live DJ, raffle, coffee cart, BBQ — all welcome to walk, run or hang out.

North Head, Manly

8.30am to 12pm

Tours & experiences

25 October

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

Tours & experiences

6 November

First Nations Walk and Weave Tour

Join Koori Kinnections for an immersive First Nations-led 90-minute walking tour and weaving session at North Head Sanctuary.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am to 11:30am

Tours & experiences

29 November

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

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

Anytime

An EcoWalks Manly Wildlife Tour guide showing visitors the bushland at North Head Sanctuary, Manly.
Tours & experiences

Saturdays & Sundays

Manly Wildlife Tour

Be guided along the trails within North Head Sanctuary and learn about the unique flora and fauna exclusively found in the area.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am to 11:30am

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and Owners of the lands, waters and sky of Sydney Harbour, including the extraordinary places we manage and protect. Today, the homelands of the Borogegal, Birrabirragal, Cammeraygal, Gadigal, Gayamagal, Wallumedegal and Wangal peoples host destinations under our stewardship. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging.

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