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.

Cockatoo Island

Varies

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

31 January

Sub Base Stories Tour (all-ages)

This 60-minute tour is an opportunity to explore a historic destination that was off-limits to the public for 150+ years.

Sub Base Platypus, North Sydney

3pm & 4:30pm

31 January

Strauss on Sydney Harbour

Enjoy an evening of orchestral music, featuring the famous works of Johann Strauss II, in Sub Base Platypus' historic Retort House.

Sub Base Platypus, North Sydney

6pm to 8pm

31 January

Sunset Sessions: Bella Amor & Mina-Siale [SOLD OUT]

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

1 February

Tunnels and Gunners Tour (all-ages)

Our knowledgeable volunteer guide will lead you through 2 sets of demilitarised forts, including tunnels normally off limits to the public.

Georges Heights, Headland Park

10:30am to 12pm

3 February

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