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Sunset Sessions live music event on Cockatoo Island.

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.

Featured events

MV Bennelong heritage vessel cruising around Cockatoo Island.

Tour, Tea and Cruise: Seniors Festival special (10 Mar)

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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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Hand holding a weaved bracelet.

First Nations Walk and Weave Tour (6 & 20 Mar)

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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

Varies

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

Varies

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

Varies

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

3 March

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

Tours & experiences

6 March

First Nations Walk and Weave Tour [SOLD OUT]

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

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am to 11:30am

Live entertainment

7 March

Sunset Sessions: Charlie Collins & Mia Lovelock [SOLD OUT]

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Charlie Collins and Mia Lovelock.

Cockatoo Island

5pm to 8pm

Markets

8 March

Le Marché French Market

Discover an impressive selection of gourmet French food and artisanal crafts.

Woolwich Dock & Parklands, Hunters Hill

9am to 1pm

Tours & experiences

10 March

Tour, Tea and Cruise: Seniors Festival special

Join the Harbour Trust and Naval Historical Society of Australia for a Tour, Tea and Cruise special for the NSW Seniors Festival!

Cockatoo Island

9:30am to 11:45pm

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