What's on calendar

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

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

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

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, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm

Until 5 October

50% off Ripples Chowder Bay winter set menu

Save up to 50% off Ripples signature 3-course menu this winter! Available for lunch Monday to Friday and for dinner Wednesday to Sunday.

Chowder Bay, Mosman

Varies

6 September

Discover Macquarie Lighthouse Tour (all-ages)

A knowledgeable guide will share the history and recent developments behind this iconic Sydney landmark, including recent restoration work undertaken on the historic Greenway Wall.

Macquarie Lightstation, Vaucluse

10:30am, 11:15am, 12pm, 1:15pm, 2pm and 2:45pm

7 September

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

10:45am to 12:15pm

7 September

Spring wildflower walks

Join North Head Sanctuary Foundation on their free guided spring wildflower walks around North Head Sanctuary.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

2pm

11 September

History Now: Interpreting Cockatoo Island - Past, Present, Future

For NSW History Week 2025, this presentation will focus on recent research being conducted into Cockatoo Island’s history and how emerging technologies are helping to preserve its rich history.

Chau Chak Wing Museum

6pm to 7pm