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Guided history tour at Cockatoo Island.

What's on

Looking for things to do at Cockatoo Island? Check out our what’s on page to discover current and upcoming attractions.

From guided and self-guided tours through to live music, you’ll find there’s something for everyone.

Events calendar

Looking for things to do in Cockatoo Island? Check out our events calendar to discover current and upcoming attractions.

Guided tours

Book one of our scheduled tours to learn about our protected visitor destinations, including their central place in Australia’s First Nations, convict, defence and colonial narratives.

Self-guided tours

Journey through the island’s layered history at your own pace with our 90-minute audio tour. Plus: Look 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.

Featured event

Everyone’s favourite live music series is back! Grab tickets for Sunset Sessions 2025 and spend your Saturday afternoons in the heart of Sydney Harbour!

Sunset Sessions 2025

Join us for Sunset Sessions every Saturday between 11 January to 5 April 2025 (no show on 8 February). You’ll have an opportunity to picnic on the lawns of historic Biloela House, enjoy a jaw-dropping harbour views and be taken to your happy place by a diverse line-up of emerging artists.

Helpful links

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