Known as Wareamah by the Wallumedegal, Wangal, Cammeraygal and Gadigal Peoples, Cockatoo Island is a former convict penal establishment and naval shipyard, located in the heart of Sydney Harbour. Cockatoo […]
Join us for a walk around Cockatoo Island. Cockatoo island is a former convict penal establishment and naval shipyard. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an amazing history. The walk around the island is an easy 4.2km but there are plenty of interesting sections that warrant more exploration. There is an option to […]
Although this walk is around 4 kms, not our usual 7 kms, Cockatoo Island is a very historical part of Sydney, with interesting terrain and walks abundant with heritage features. It is the largest island in Sydney Harbour, and was off-limits to the public for more than 100 years. Originally a convict prison from 1839-1869, […]
Every two years The Harbour Trust welcomes Australia’s largest contemporary visual arts event showcasing innovative and thought provoking works from around the world. Join SWIC on a guided private tour […]
Join Art & Culture for a private guided tour of the 20th Biennale of Sydney at Cockatoo Island. Located in the middle of beautiful Sydney Harbour, a short ferry ride from Sydney’s CDB, world-heritage listed Cockatoo Island has been a Biennale venue since 1998. This year, as host to ‘The Embassy of the Real’, the former […]