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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
28 Sept to 9 Oct
Saltwater School’s holiday program
Saltwater School’s holiday programs for kids aged 7 to 12 combine fun, learning and outdoor exploration. Activities include kayaking, nature walks, paddleboarding, STEM challenges, beach games and more!
Clifton Gardens Reserve, Mosman
8.30am to 3.30pm
28 Sept to 9 Oct
Saltwater School’s holiday program
Presented by Saltwater School (with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science), this program is a chance for curious kids to get hands-on with marine science, snorkel and discover marine life including sea urchins.
Clifton Gardens Reserve, Mosman
8.30am to 3.30pm
2 October
Night at the Barracks: The Cruel Sea
Night at the Barracks will light up North Head Sanctuary in Manly as some of Australia’s most iconic artists take to the stage for an unforgettable open-air concert series.
North Head Sanctuary, Manly
From 5:30pm
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