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Guided history tour at Fitzroy Docks on Cockatoo Island.

World War 2 Shipyard Tour (accessible)

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Cost
  • $26 per adult
  • $16 per child (12 & under)
  • $16 per concession
Further details
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Hours
  • Select dates (TBC)
  • On-demand group tour available (Mon-Fri)
Further details
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Transport
  • Ferry
  • Water taxi
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Meeting point

Visitor Centre, Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour NSW

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During the Second World War, Cockatoo Island’s dockyard was the main ship repair facility in the Southwest pacific.

Book tickets for our World War 2 Shipyard Tour to learn about the significant contribution the dockyard made to the Western Allied war effort during the global conflict.

A knowledgeable guide will delve into this fascinating slice of maritime and naval history as you visit key landmarks on the lower island including the Turbine Shop as well as the Fitzroy and Sutherland Docks. Note: Suitable for visitors with reduced mobility.  

Tickets

Book tickets for our select tour dates or arrange a tour for your group.

Join a tour

Our all-ages World War 2 Shipyard Tour runs on select dates (TBC). Tickets are $26 per adult, $16 per child and $16 per concession holder.

On-demand group tours are also available from Monday to Friday.

Request a group tour

Looking to arrange our World War 2 Shipyard 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.

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Book tickets an on-demand group tour and delve into the story of Cockatoo Island during the Second World War.
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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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Turbine Shop Tour Group Cockatoo Island Sydney Harbour 650X550

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