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Self-guided audio tours
Journey through Cockatoo Island’s layered history at your own pace with our 3 new immersive audio tours.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
Convict Prison Tour (all-ages)
Our popular Convict Prison Tour is running on select weekdays (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) until 7 October 2026.
Cockatoo Island
Times vary
Saturdays & Sundays
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
Times vary
Daily from 9 Oct (excl. Mon & Thurs)
Island Highlights Tour (all-ages)
Want a crash course in Cockatoo Island's history? This tour charts the island's transformation and uses across time. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 October.
Cockatoo Island
10:30am to 11:30am
Daily from 9 Oct (excl. Mon & Thurs)
Shipyard Tales Tour (all-ages)
Journey through 134 years of maritime history at Cockatoo Island and discover key landmarks from the former dockyard. Available Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 9 October.
Cockatoo Island
12:15pm to 1:15pm
Saturdays
Dark Past Tour (15+)
On this exciting new tour, we’ll unearth the island’s raw, unfiltered truths as you explore the former convict prison and dockyard.
Cockatoo Island
5:30pm to 6:45pm & 7:30pm to 8:45pm
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
11 November
Open Table: Wednesday Craft Club
Get your craft kick with The Open Studio No. 8, a new art studio at Georges Heights. Open Table: Wednesday Craft Club is an opportunity to make progress son an existing creative project, start something new and interactive with like-minded makers. All skill levels welcome!
Georges Heights, Headland Park
8am to 2pm
14 November
Harbour Paint & Sip
Get creative with a Harbour Paint & Sip class guided by our artistic facilitator. Kids session also available. Note: Only available as an add-on when booking Cockatoo Island accommodation online.
Cockatoo Island
4pm to 5:30pm (kids) & 6pm to 7:30pm (adults)
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
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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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