Events calendar

Saturdays & Sundays

Island Highlights Tour (all-ages)

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

Cockatoo Island

11am and 1:30pm

Saturdays

Convict Prison Tour (all-ages)

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

Cockatoo Island

1:30pm to 2:30pm

Sundays

Defence of Sydney Tour (all-ages)

The Defence of Sydney Tour is an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the men and women who served at North Fort.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2pm

Sundays

Historic Dockyard Tour (all-ages)

Journey through 134 years of maritime history at Cockatoo Island and discover key landmarks from the former dockyard.

Cockatoo Island

11am to 12pm

October and November

Spring Fixe at Ripples Chowder Bay

Experience the flavours of spring with Ripples Chowder Bay's prix fixe 3-course $69 set menu. Available Monday to Friday for lunch and Monday to Sunday for dinner.

Chowder Bay, Headland Park

Varies

23 November

Sub Base Stories Tour (all-ages)

This 60-minute tour is an opportunity to explore a historic destination that was off-limits to the public for 150+ years.

Sub Base Platypus, North Sydney

11am and 1pm

23 November

Dark Past Tour (all-ages)

As you visit iconic landmarks and buildings from different eras, our guide will blend history with mystery to captivate your imagination.

Cockatoo Island

6:30pm to 8pm

23 November

Ghost Tour (18+)

As you search for ghosts and explore historic buildings rarely open to the public, our guide will share hair-raising paranormal stories.

Cockatoo Island

9pm to 11pm

24 November

Young Endeavour Open Day

Explore the STS Young Endeavour, meet the crew and hear inspiring stories from Young Endeavour Ambassadors about their adventures at sea.

Sub Base Platypus, North Sydney

1pm to 4pm