What's on calendar

Saturdays

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

1:30pm to 2:30pm

Saturdays & Sundays

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

Sundays

Shipyard Tales Tour (all-ages)

Journey through 134 years of maritime history at Cockatoo Island and discover key landmarks from the former dockyard.

Cockatoo Island

11am to 12pm

Saturdays

Curious Tales Family Tour (all-ages)

As you explore the lower island, you’ll laugh and gasp as we introduce you to a weird and wacky bunch of real-life characters and creatures.

Cockatoo Island

5:30pm to 6:30pm

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

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

5 May

Steam crane maintenance

Visitors may see one of the cranes in action in the morning as it undergoes a brief maintenance operation.

Cockatoo Island

10am to 1:30pm

9 May

Behind Closed Doors Tour

Celebrate the 2026 National Trust Australian Heritage Festival with an exclusive tour of Cockatoo Island, including it's historic Powerhouse.

Cockatoo Island

9:30am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm

10 May

Le Marché French Market

Discover an impressive selection of gourmet French food and artisanal crafts.

Woolwich Dock & Parklands, Hunters Hill

9am to 1pm