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

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

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

17 January

Sunset Sessions: Charlie Collins & Mia Lovelock

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

24 January

Sunset Sessions: Immy Owusu & Dom Diaz

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Immy Owusu and Dom Diaz.

Cockatoo Island

5pm to 8pm

31 January

Sunset Sessions: Bella Amor & Mina-Siale

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Bella Amor and Mina-Siale.

Cockatoo Island

5pm to 8pm