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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.
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 to 2:30pm
Saturdays & Sundays
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
Varies
Saturdays & Sundays
Shipyard Tales Tour (recurring)
Want a crash course in Cockatoo Island's history? This guided tour charts the island's transformation and different uses across time.
Cockatoo Island
Varies
Saturdays
Curious Tales Family Tour (all-ages)
As you explore the lower island, you’ll laugh and gasp as we introduce you to a weird and wacky bunch of real-life characters and creatures.
Cockatoo Island
5:30pm to 6:30pm
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
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
19 May
Steam crane demonstration
See a demonstration of a one of Cockatoo Island's heritage steam cranes. Steam and spectacle – plus some toots and whistles – guaranteed!
Cockatoo Island
10:30am to 1:30pm
31 May
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
2 June
Steam crane demonstration
See a demonstration of a one of Cockatoo Island's heritage steam cranes. Steam and spectacle – plus some toots and whistles – guaranteed!
Cockatoo Island
10:30am to 1:30pm
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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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