Events calendar

22 February

Sunset Sessions with Watty Thompson & Aislinn Young

Spend your afternoon in the heart of Sydney Harbour at Cockatoo Island listening to emerging artists, Watty Thompson and Aislinn Young.

Cockatoo Island

5pm to 8pm

4 March

Steam crane demonstration

Travel to the era when steam power ruled and see one of Cockatoo Island’s ‘Iron Giants’ in action!

Cockatoo Island

10:30am to 1:30pm

1 April

Steam crane demonstration

Travel to the era when steam power ruled and see one of Cockatoo Island’s ‘Iron Giants’ in action!

Cockatoo Island

10:30am to 1:30pm

All year round

Audio Tour

Our self-guided Audio Tour paints a vivid picture of Cockatoo Island's bygone days across 26 audio stops.

Cockatoo Island

10am to 4pm

All year round

Cockatoo Island Talking Object and Animal Tour (free)

Look out for the turquoise "Hello" signs to speak directly to iconic objects about their incredible stories OR have your visitor questions answered by our talking animals.

Cockatoo Island

Anytime

Select dates

Embark on a guided cruise through the ages

Explore Australia’s rich naval history with a guided scenic cruise from our friends at the Naval Historical Society of Australia.

Sub Base Platypus & Cockatoo Island

Varies