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Cockatoo Island audio tours
Highlights
- Explore historic spaces on Cockatoo Island while immersing yourself in captivating stories of its past inhabitants.
- Listen to gritty tales of jail life with the Cockatoo's Convicts audio tour, revealing the island's darker history.
- Delve into the golden maritime era with the How to Build a Ship audio tour, showcasing the island's rich heritage.
- Scan QR codes around the island to easily start your self-guided audio adventure, enhancing your exploration experience.
Choose from 3 immersive audio tours of Cockatoo Island! As you explore historic spaces and discover iconic landmarks, you’ll hear the stories of those who once lived, worked or were imprisoned here.
Want to hear the gritty tales of jail life? You’ll enjoy the Cockatoo’s Convicts audio tour. Keen to delve into the island’s golden maritime era? Choose the How to Build a Ship audio tour. Looking for a crash course in the island’s layered history? The Sandstone to Steel audio tour shares the key story beats.
To begin one of these self-guided experiences, simply scan the QR code on Cockatoo Island’s audio tour ‘jump on’ signs around the island!
Tour details
- On demand
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Tours of Cockatoo Island
Want to delve into the layered history of Sydney? Escape to Cockatoo Island and book a guided tour.
Their guided tours are a great way to discover historic landmarks from the island’s turbulent convict era (1839-69) and the celebrated dockyard years (1857-1991). Best of all? As you explore the largest island on Sydney Harbour, a knowledgeable guide will be on hand to field your questions and share fascinating anecdotes.
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