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Guided group tour at Cockatoo Island.

Guided day tours

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Looking for something to do this weekend? Travel back in time with one of our guided history tours and get to know a colourful cast of real-life characters!

Suitable for all ages, our guided day tours are a great way to explore Cockatoo Island's historic dockyard and UNESCO World Heritage Listed Convict Site. Our day tours run every weekend and can be booked during the week for private groups. Details below.

Guided tours

Lower Island Tour (accessible)

Cost: From $20 | Duration: 60 mins | Available: Private group bookings only

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

Shipyard Tales Tour (accessible)

Cost: From $20 | Duration: 60 mins | Available: Tues, Wed, Fri & Sun

Visit key landmarks – including the convict-built Fitzroy Dock, the cathedral-like Turbine Shop and Sutherland Dock – and learn how the dockyard evolved across the span of 135 years.

Convict Prison Tour

Cost: From $20 | Duration: 60 mins | Available: Tues, Wed, Fri & Sat

During this tour, our guide will lead you through the turbulent history of the island's former penal establishment.

Island Highlights Tour

Cost: From $20 | Duration: 60 mins | Available: Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun

Want a crash course in Cockatoo Island's history? This guided tour charts the island's transformation and different uses across time.

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