Events calendar

8 to 17 July

Saltwater School: School holiday program

Keep your kids entertained these school holidays at Land’s Edge Foundation’s Saltwater School in Chowder Bay.

Chowder Bay, Headland Park

8:30am to 3:30pm

10 & 11 July

NAIDOC Week storytime: The Dreamtime story of Buriburi

Join us in celebrating NAIDOC Week with a FREE Dreamtime Story event for kids.

Cockatoo Island

10am

13 July

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

15 to 19 July

Roving Larder: The Young Chefs Kitchen

From creating edible art in the 'Flavours of Mexico' class to mastering the art of French pastries, there's a cooking class for every young culinary enthusiast. Enjoy 10% off with code: HARBOURTRUST.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

Varies

20 July

Cockatoo Island Open Day

For one day only, we’re opening the doors to our holiday accommodation and offering a range of FREE activities the whole family will love.

Cockatoo Island

10am to 3pm

20 July

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

21 July

Marina Café & Bar Sunday Sessions

Head to Marina Café & Bar on Cockatoo Island / Wareamah to enjoy delicious food and drinks, free live music from Linda Dagher and breath-taking harbour views.

Cockatoo Island

12pm to 3pm

27 July

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

28 July

Third Quarantine Cemetery Tour (all-ages)

During this volunteer-run tour, a knowledgeable guide will share stories of those who succumbed to small pox and other epidemics.

North Head Sanctuary, Manly

11am to 12pm