Learning experiences

Cockatoo Island is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site with an importance place in Australia's maritime and defence history. This is evidenced by more than 80 colonial and industrial assets, including artefacts, across the site. For Sydney's Aboriginal people, Cockatoo island was known as 'Wareamah', believed to mean 'woman land'.

Our education programs explore this vast history, and are designed to meet the requirements of several key syllabus areas of the NSW Curriculum. They have been developed to foster enquiry-based learning and to provide a fun and interactive learning experience for students. Comprehensive learning materials are available pre and post-visit.

Primary School Programs High School Programs Vacation Care Make a booking Self-gudied school visit School camping  

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Watch our Videos

Primary Programs video

Secondary Programs video

Vacation Care video

 

 

 

 

 

 

Booking Conditions:

  • Booking price does not include cost of ferry travel.
  • Cancellations: Education programs on Cockatoo Island will run regardless of weather conditions. We recommend participants come prepared with wet weather gear and sun protection. Exceptions to this rule exist only when ferry services advise against travel due to extreme weather conditions. In the event that a school or organisation decides to cancel an excursion, 48 hours notice must be given or they will be charged for casual staff costs.