Family tour – Our day at Cockatoo Island
Seeking a unique family outing? Escape to the heart of Sydney Harbour and enjoy an exciting day at Cockatoo Island with a tour aimed at kids aged 6 to 10!
‘Our day at Cockatoo Island‘ is a great way for young adventurers, under adult supervision, to engage in a range of fun activities (e.g. drawing, creative writing and games) as they visit iconic landmarks and delve into the island’s history as a dockyard and jail.
Equipped with a colourful tour booklet – and guided by a series of pink cockatoo ground stickers – families will visit 8 stops across the lower and upper island. Along the way, they’ll meet Burriburri the whale, communicate like a sailor… and have fun the good old-fashioned convict way!
To enjoy this family tour, head to the visitor centre (open 10am to 4pm) and purchase the ‘Our day at Cockatoo Island’ booklet. Available in both English and Simplified Chinese for just $5, it includes all the essentials for a fun day out – a map of the tour route, details for each stop, a pencil and a pair of paper flags. For an extra $12, pick-up an ‘I visited Cockatoo Island’ tote bag – a convenient and cool way to carry your tour booklet.
| Special promotion: The team at Cockatoo Island has a basic camping package voucher to giveaway!Visit the island during the winter school holidays (5 to 20 July) and purchase the new family tour booklet to be entered into the draw to win a voucher. For every additional booklet your family purchases, you will gain an additional entry into the draw. The winner will be announced by Friday 25 July 2025. T&Cs apply. |
Did you know? Cockatoo Island is easy to get to by ferry. The F3 and F8 services operate to Cockatoo Island daily, departing from Circular Quay and Barangaroo as well as from wharves along Parramatta River. For the quickest trip, board the F3 ferry at Barangaroo – you’ll arrive in under 10 minutes! Visit Cockatoo Island’s website to plan your trip.
