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Select Fri and Sat nights

Dark Past Tour (all-ages)

As you visit iconic landmarks and buildings from different eras, our guide will blend history with mystery to captivate your imagination.

Cockatoo Island

Times vary

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

Times vary

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

Times vary

15 March

Sunset Sessions with Ella Haber & Magickal Ms G

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Ella Haber and Magickal Ms G.

Cockatoo Island

5pm to 8pm

22 March

Sunset Sessions with Ashkan Shafei & Bensu Arican

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Ashkan Shafei and Bensu Arican.

Cockatoo Island

4pm to 7pm

29 March

Sunset Sessions with Leroy Macqueen & Magic Nic

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Leroy Macqueen and Magic Nic.

Cockatoo Island

4pm to 7pm

1 April

Steam crane demonstration

Travel to the era when steam power ruled and see one of Cockatoo Island’s ‘Iron Giants’ in action!

Cockatoo Island

10:30am to 1:30pm

5 April

Sunset Sessions with Annie Hamilton & Lisa Caruso

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Annie Hamilton and Lisa Caruso.

Cockatoo Island

4pm to 7pm

All year round

Audio Tour

Our self-guided Audio Tour paints a vivid picture of Cockatoo Island's bygone days across 26 audio stops.

Cockatoo Island

10am to 4pm