What's on calendar

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

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

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. [Note: Tour not available between 26/11/2025 and 02/12/2025 due to an event.]

Cockatoo Island

Varies

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

12 December

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

15 December

Trust Meeting in Public

The Harbour Trust invites members of the community to attend the Trust Meeting in Public, in-person at Cockatoo Island / Wareamah or online via Zoom.

Cockatoo Island

4:30pm to 6pm

18 December

North Head Discovery Tour (all-ages)

Explore a Second World War era structure off limits to general visitors on our bite-sized tour, ideal for new visitors including families.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10am & 11am

NYE 2025 period

New Year's Eve accommodation

Book New Year’s Eve accommodation at Cockatoo Island and spend the biggest night of the year in the heart of Sydney Harbour!

Cockatoo Island

check-in/out times vary

10 January

Sunset Sessions: Skyscraper Stan & Lady Lyon

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Skyscraper Stan and Lady Lyon.

Cockatoo Island

5pm to 8pm