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What's on calendar

Looking for things to do in Sydney? Check out our what's on calendar to discover current and upcoming attractions across our network of protected places.

Featured events

Easter Encampments: Walk and Film Screening (2 May)

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Guest exploring Cockatoo Island's lower island while listening to an audio tour.

Cockatoo Island audio tours (everyday)

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Behind Closed Doors Tour (9 May)

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Tours & experiences

28 June

Third Quarantine Cemetery Tour

During this volunteer-run tour, a knowledgeable guide will share stories of those who succumbed to small pox and other epidemics.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

11am to 12pm

Tours & experiences

5 July

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

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12 July

Le Marché French Market

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

Woolwich Dock & Parklands, Hunters Hill

9am to 1pm

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9 August

Le Marché French Market

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

Woolwich Dock & Parklands, Hunters Hill

9am to 1pm

New Year’s Eve fireworks over Sydney Harbour as seen from Cockatoo Island.
Special events

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

Man enjoying Cockatoo Island's self-guided Audio Tour with the Powerhouse Chimney and Slipways in the background.
Tours & experiences

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

Family on Cockatoo Island using semaphore flags during the family tour, with Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background.
Tours & experiences

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

People shopping at the Mosman Farmers Market in Georges Heights, Headland Park.
Markets

Wednesdays

Mosman Farmers Market

Complete your weekly grocery shop and enjoy the great outdoors at the Mosman Farmers Market – a country-style bazaar near Georges Heights Oval.

Georges Heights, Headland Park

8am to 2pm

Man scanning a blue talking object sign outside of Cockatoo Island's Convict Precinct.
Tours & experiences

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

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