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Our What’s On Directory (below) provides an overview of current and upcoming attractions, including guided tours and special events that reveal and celebrate the island's heritage, including heritage crane demonstrations.
To plan your trip or browse accommodation, see Visit Cockatoo island and Stay at Cockatoo Island. Unable to visit Cockatoo Island? We also offer virtual experiences including online exhibitions and webinars.
Kickstart summer with Sunset Sessions. Our popular live music series returns 21 January 2023! Running Saturdays from 5pm, this picnic-style series features home-grown talents. The diverse line-up will cover different genres and will include First Nations and LGBTQIA+ artists. Tickets are only $35 per person (children 12 and under free).
Join us on Thursday 9 Feb, Saturday 11 Feb and Sunday 12 Feb for a special 45-minute highlights tour of Cockatoo Island’s UNESCO World Heritage listed Convict Precinct. For convenience, the tour will include transportation to and from the Convict Precinct in a stretch buggy.
Journey back to Cockatoo Island’s storied convict and maritime eras – or dare to step into the supernatural realm – with our program of history and paranormal tours. Our tours cater for different ages and interests. They're also a great opportunity to discover iconic landmarks, including heritage buildings rarely opened to the general public. Plus: Self-guided Audio Tour also available.
Wish you could awaken history and speak directly with Cockatoo Island’s heritage landmarks about their incredible stories? Now you can! Introducing our interactive 'Hello Harbour Trust' initiative. When you next explore Cockatoo Island, look out for the turquoise "Hello" signs inviting you to engage in a lively and informative text message conversation with some of our most beloved objects, including key landmarks.
Unable to visit our heritage destinations in-person? Don’t worry! Introducing Digital Harbour – a curated collection of videos, articles and other online experiences that enables you to discover our protected sites and delve into their layered histories, no matter where you are in Australia... or the world!
Unable to visit Cockatoo Island? Don't worry. The Harbour Trust has launched an immersive exhibition on the Google Arts & Culture platform. Jump online and marvel at the 'Iron Giants' of Cockatoo Island.
Check out the below calendar to see an overview of current and upcoming attractions at Cockatoo Island...
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Harbour Trust
Visit overview
Cockatoo Island
Headland Park
Macquarie Lightstation
Marine Biological Station
North Head Sanctuary
Sub Base Platypus
Woolwich Dock and Parklands
