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Content Source: TicketboothWant a crash course in the storied history of Cockatoo Island, Sydney harbour? Book tickets for our Island Highlights Tour.
This all-ages tour charts the changing face of Cockatoo Island. As you visit key landmarks from bygone eras, our guide will reveal how they fit into the islands historical narrative. They will also share anecdotes about a colourful cast of real-life characters, including convicts, wayward youths and dock workers.
Want tickets to our regular Saturday or Sunday tour? They're available to book on this page. Interested in arranging the tour for a group of friends or family? Book it as an on-demand group tour (available to Monday to Friday at 11am).
Want tickets to our regular Saturday or Sunday tour? They're available to book on this page. Interested in arranging the tour for a group of friends or family? Book it as an on-demand group tour (available to Monday to Friday at 11am).
Quick overview
- Cost: $26 per adult, $16 per child and $16 per concession holder. Companion Cards are accepted.
- Day and time: Saturdays at 11am OR Sundays at 1:30pm.
- Meeting point: The tour starting location is outside the Visitor Centre.
Important information
- To ensure the safety of participants and Harbour Trust staff, at the discretion of the Harbour Trust, any participant(s) who appears intoxicated, disruptive or displays consistently unsafe behaviour, will not be permitted to take part in the tour, and / or may be asked to leave the tour at any time. Refunds will not be provided.
- Weather conditions: Tours will proceed regardless of weather conditions except in the event of dangerous weather. Participants will be notified via email if the tour is cancelled, and under these circumstances, a full refund will be issued.
- Cancellation / Rescheduling: The Harbour Trust reserves the right to cancel, reschedule or alter tour dates and routes at its discretion. In instances where tours are cancelled or rescheduled, the Harbour Trust will endeavour to contact all pre-booked ticket holders, within a reasonable amount of time prior to the scheduled tour date and time. If the tour is cancelled by the Harbour Trust at its discretion, the Customer may contact the Harbour Trust and reschedule or seek a refund.
Content and mobility
- First Nations peoples: Our First Nations community are advised that this tour contains stories (and may contain images and/or visuals) of deceased persons.
- Site conditions: This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters due to uneven surfaces and the requirement to climb stairs and ascend rises.
- Safety: All visitors must comply with the safety directives issued by guides, rangers and security staff.
- Age restriction: People under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What to bring
- Suitable walking shoes and wet weather clothing (if needed).
Getting here
- For information about getting here, including by public transport, see: Visit Cockatoo Island.
Eat and drink
Cockatoo Island features 2 family-friendly cafes Marina Cafe & Bar and Cockatoo Overboard both of which are licensed to serve alcohol and operate 7 days a week. Reserve a table for your group or pre-order a meal to enjoy either before or after your tour. See: Eat and drink.