About us Venue hire Contact us EN arrow search arrow Subscribe
Family walking near Cockatoo Island's dockyard with heritage cranes in the background.

Learn about
Cockatoo Island

Discover resources and education programs that bring the layered history of Cockatoo Island / Wareamah to life.  

Explore our collection of online videos, exhibitions, articles and activities for kids. You can also book an educational program for your school group or a free talk for your community group.

School groups

Visit Cockatoo Island for an outdoor adventure where students can engage with authentic primary sources and deepen their historical learning.

Island history

Delve into the layered history of Cockatoo Island, including the notable historical and contemporary figures associated with it.

Vacation care groups

Escape to Cockatoo Island with your vacation care group for an engaging excursion that combines fun activities, outdoor exploration and history.

Video library

Discover Cockatoo Island through expert insights and personal stories, brought to life in our videos with archival footage.

Online exhibition

Discover the island's steam-powered heritage cranes in our free online exhibition, available on the Google Arts & Culture platform.

Kids activities

Check out the Harbour Trust’s collection of fun activity sheets and DIY project ideas for kids and kids at heart. 

Community talks

The Harbour Trust offers free talks for community groups, including Probus Clubs, led by expert volunteers.

Helpful links

Looking to visit, stay at or tour Cockatoo Island? Here are some useful links.