What's on calendar

7 April

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

NYE 2026 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

Varies

All year round

Self-guided audio tours

Journey through Cockatoo Island’s layered history at your own pace with our 3 new immersive audio tours.

Cockatoo Island

Anytime

All year round

Self-guided family tour: Our day at Cockatoo Island

Explore historic buildings, hear the First Nations story of Burriburri the whale, play a convict game and meet an ancient amphibian.

Cockatoo Island

10am to 4pm

All year round

Meet our talking objects and animals

Historic objects have awoken across our destinations… and they’re keen to share their incredible stories! Plus: Some of the local creatures have been granted the ability to answer burning visitor questions!

Cockatoo Island, North Head Sanctuary, Sub Base Platypus, Woolwich Dock and Parklands and Headland Park

Anytime

Select dates

Embark on a guided cruise through the ages

Explore Australia’s rich naval history with a guided scenic cruise from our friends at the Naval Historical Society of Australia.

Sub Base Platypus & Cockatoo Island

Times vary