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• Bookings: All bookings are subject to guide availability. Plus, bookings must be made at least seven (7) days in advance of the tour date. A minimum purchase of 10 tickets applies.
• 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. 
• Social distancing: While on Cockatoo Island, we ask you to be aware of, and comply with, social distancing guidelines.
• Illness and isolation: If you feel unwell, please stay home. Further, if you have been asked to isolate due to illness, please do not attend the tour. Email us confirmation of your isolation to receive a refund.

• 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: The Lower Island and World War II Shipyard Tours are suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. The Sandstone to Steel and Convict Precinct Tours are not suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters due to uneven surfaces and the requirement to climb stairs and ascend rises.
• 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.

Cost: $26 per adult, $16 per child (12 & under), $16 per concession | Duration: 60 mins

As you explore the lower island, including the cathedral-like Turbine Shop and convict-built Fitzroy Dock, our knowledgeable guide will share stories and anecdotes that paint a vivid picture of the island throughout the ages. Suitable for groups with less mobile members.

Cost: $26 per adult, $16 per child (12 & under), $16 per concession | Duration: 60 mins

Book tickets for our World War II Shipyard Tour to learn about the significant contribution Cockatoo Island's dockyard made to the Allies’ war effort during the global conflict. A knowledgeable guide will delve into this fascinating slice of maritime history as you visit key landmarks including the Turbine Shop, Fitzroy and Sutherland Docks and the Slipways.

Cost: $26 per adult, $16 per child (12 & under), $16 per concession | Duration: 60 mins

In 2010, the Cockatoo Island Convict Site (1839-69) was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List with 10 other heritage sites nationally. Our guide will lead you through the turbulent history of the former penal establishment, stopping at iconic landmarks including the convict workshops and gaol.

Cost: $26 per adult, $16 per child (12 & under), $16 per concession | Duration: 60 mins 

Want a crash course in Cockatoo island's storied history? Book tickets for Sandstone to Steel. This all-ages tour charts the changing face of Cockatoo Island. As you visit key landmarks, our guide will reveal how they fit into the island’s historical narrative. They will also share anecdotes about a colourful cast of real-life characters.

• The easiest way to get to Cockatoo Island is by public ferry. The F3 and F8 services operate to Cockatoo Island daily, departing from Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and Barangaroo as well as from wharves along Parramatta River. For further information, including timetables, visit the Transport NSW website.
• If you are catching a ferry to Cockatoo Island with a large group, we encourage you to notify Harbour City Ferries by email. Please ensure they are made aware of the size of your group, the ferry service you intend to use (e.g. F3 Parramatta Service @ 10am on 17 July) and where you are travelling to and from (e.g. Circular Quay to Cockatoo Island).

See: Visit Cockatoo Island