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Family walking through Cockatoo Island's Turbine Shop.

Lower Island Tour

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Cost
  • $26 per adult
  • $16 per child (12 & under)
  • $16 per concession
Further details
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Hours
  • Scheduled tour runs 11am to 12 noon on Sundays.
  • On-demand group tour also available (Mon-Fri).
Further details
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Transport
  • Ferry
  • Water taxi
Plan your trip
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Meeting point

Visitor Centre, Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour NSW

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The Lower Island Tour is an engaging 60-minute journey through Cockatoo Island’s storied history and an accessible sightseeing activity for less mobile visitors.

As you explore the lower island, including the cathedral-like Turbine Shop, convict-built Fitzroy Dock and towering Powerhouse chimney, our knowledgeable guide will share stories and anecdotes that paint a vivid picture of the island throughout the ages.

Tickets

Book tickets for our regular Sunday tour or arrange a tour for your group.

Join our regular Sunday tour

Our all-ages Lower Island Tour runs from 11am to 12 noon on Sundays. Tickets are $26 per adult, $16 per child and $16 per concession holder.

Request a group tour

Looking to arrange our Lower Island Tour for either a large group or your friends and family? Probus groups, tour operators and other interested parties are invited to complete our large group tour request form. A minimum purchase of 10 tickets applies.

*Due to current high levels of demand, we are unable to book any private or on demand tours less than 14 days in advance of the tour date. Bookings subject to guide availability.

Book a tour
Book tickets for our regular Sunday tour to discover key landmarks on the lower island.
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Plan Ahead

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  • Weather conditions: Tours will proceed regardless of weather conditions except in the event of extreme weather. Participants will be notified via email if the tour is cancelled, and under these circumstances, a full refund will be issued. 
  • To ensure the safety of participants and Harbour Trust staff, at the discretion of the Harbour Trust, any participant(s) who appears intoxicated, disruptive or displays consistently unsafe behaviour, will not be permitted to take part in the tour, and / or may be asked to leave the tour at any time. Refunds will not be provided.
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  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: Our First Nations community are advised that this tour contains stories (and may contain images and/or visuals) of deceased persons.
  • Site conditions: This tour is suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
  • Ranger and Security: All visitors must comply with the safety directives issued by guides, rangers and security staff.
  • Age restriction: People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Suitable walking shoes and wet weather clothing (if needed).

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For information about getting here, including by public transport, see: Visit us.

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To exchange your ticket(s) or request a refund, please contact our ticket solutions provider, Ticketbooth, via their support webpage: support.ticketbooth.com.au/contact/

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