Harbour Trust’s newsroom

28 June

Have Your Say: Middle Head Oval – proposed new amenities building

Mosman Council has updated its planning application for a proposed new amenities building at Middle Head Oval with revised information. We invite members of the community to review the proposal and provide comment via the Have Your Say page until 5pm Friday 23 August 2024 (AEST).

24 June 2024

Join us for the ultimate island adventure: Cockatoo Island Open Day (20 July)

For one day only, we’re opening the doors to our heritage accommodation and waterfront tents to everyone! Explore our award-winning accommodation in person on Saturday 20 July to unlock an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT on your next stay! Cockatoo Island will be a bustling backdrop for a range of FREE exciting activities the whole family will love! Between 10am and 3pm, there will be plenty of things to enjoy, including live music, delicious food and drinks and a series of expert talks about the island’s layered history and marine biodiversity.

3 June 2024

New partnership to advance the restoration of Cockatoo Island's marine environment

The Harbour Trust and Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) have established a new partnership to advance the scientific study and restoration of the marine environment at Cockatoo Island / Wareamah.

24 May 2024

Harbour Trust turns back clock on historic observation posts

Between June 2022 and November 2023, the Harbour Trust – with the aid of specialist volunteers, including ex-servicepeople – undertook work to faithfully restore the Counter-Bombardment Observation Post and its sister facility, the Close Defence Battery Observation Post. These remnant observation posts were part of North Fort, the former Defence complex and artillery battery established at North Head in 1936.

22 May 2024

Stay and save this winter with our Adventure Plus camping deal

Looking for a budget-friendly family getaway this winter? For a limited time only, we’re giving campers the opportunity to SAVE money when they DOUBLE their Cockatoo Island adventure! With our Adventure plus camping deal, families that book a Basic Camping Package – for a stay between 1 June and 31 August 2024 – are eligible to receive a second Basic Camping Package for half price.

21 May 2024

Join us for the public board meeting of the Members of the Trust

The Harbour Trust invites the public to attend the public board meeting of the Members of the Trust, in-person or online, between 5:30pm and 7pm AEST on Thursday 13 June 2024. Please register your attendance.

9 May 2024

Historic boat returns home to Cockatoo Island / Wareamah

On Wednesday 24 April, the Harbour Trust took ownership of the Fitzroy ferry and relocated it Cockatoo Island from Pittwater, where it had been in private use for decades. Measuring 3 metres (9 feet 8 inches), the wooden vessel once played a vital role in the island's maritime operations.

6 May 2024

Harbour Trust shortlisted for two categories in the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards

We can proudly reveal that the Harbour Trust has been shortlisted for two awards in two separate categories in the 2024 National Trust (NSW) Heritage Awards.