Cockatoo Island Open Day

Get ready for the ultimate island adventure! Cockatoo Island will come alive as they celebrate the Australian Heritage Festival 2025 and offer a range of free and paid activities to excite families!

To coincide with the theme of this year's festival, Unearthed, they're running a range of talks that peel back the layers of history at Cockatoo Island. These include a special talk by the heritage architect who, in 2009, uncovered the island's convict era Solitary Confinement Cells. Throughout Open Day, you'll also have a chance to enjoy live music, a dance lesson, delicious food (including food trucks and stalls), steam crane demonstrations, paid boat rides, and so much more!

Plus: For one day only, Cockatoo Island will be opening their holiday houses and apartments at select times – and inviting people in! Discover their heritage charm and gain access to an axclusive discount for your next stay! More of an outdoors type? Their waterfront tents will be open for a sticky beak.