Harbour Trust

Our recent reptile survey at North Head Sanctuary uncovered a yellow-bellied three-toed skink (Saiphos equalis)! 🦎 While common across Sydney, this species hasn’t been recorded here since 2019. 📸: Anderson Environment & Planning

As part of the Sydney Open program, the Harbour Trust partnered with Museums of History NSW to deliver exclusive tours of Macquarie Lightstation in Vaucluse on Saturday 21 March.

In November 2023, Alexandra O'Mara, joined the Members of the Trust, the body of non-executive directors that governs the Harbour Trust. Read our Q&A with Alex to learn about her extensive career and why North Head Sanctuary is a special place for her: harbourtrust.gov.au/news/meet-the-…

Did you know it's Women's History Month? From pioneering figures to unsung heroes, women have played an important role in shaping the history of our extraordinary places on Sydney Harbour. Dive into our collection of articles centred on incredible women: harbourtrust.gov.au/news/womens-hi…

Last month, more than 70 classic, iconic and luxury vehicles were showcased against the spectacular backdrop of Cockatoo Island for Sydney Harbour Concours d’Elegance event. Congratulations to Sydney Harbour Concours on their 4th successful event at the island!

We’re excited to share that Sub Base Platypus in North Sydney continues to garner industry acclaim! The Torpedo Factory Precinct has just won a 2026 Green Good Design Award in the Green Urban Planning / Landscape Architecture category, for sustainability.

Earlier this month (7 Feb), the historic Retort House at Sub Base Platypus hosted the contemporary art experience Pendulum. Ahead of the exhibition, attendees also had the opportunity to join our Sub Base Stories guided tour. 📸: Pendulum

We’re proud to support the LGBTQIA+ community by flying our Progress Pride Flag for #MardiGras🌈 We look forward to welcoming everyone to our extraordinary places on Sydney Harbour!

Biloela House has had a refresh! Built in 1841 by convict labour, Biloela House was originally the home of the island’s Prison Superintendent. Today, it showcases the island’s history through new displays on convicts, shipbuilding and dockyard life: harbourtrust.gov.au/news/historic-…

Reminder: The Trust Meeting in Public will be held in-person at Cockatoo Island / Wareamah and online today (15 Dec), between 4:30pm and 6pm AEDT. Register to join us online via Zoom with this link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

In November 2023, Ann Sherry AO, joined the Members of the Trust, the body of the non-executive directors that govern the Harbour Trust. Read our new Q&A with Ann to learn about her extensive career: harbourtrust.gov.au/news/meet-the-…

The Harbour Trust invites members of the community to attend the Trust Meeting in Public, in-person at Cockatoo Island / Wareamah or online via Zoom, between 4:30pm and 6pm AEDT on Monday 15 December 2025. Please register your attendance: pages.harbourtrust.gov.au/trust-meeting-…

As we near the end of 2025, we are pleased to release the Harbour Trust Annual Report 2024–25, which details the key initiatives and successes of the Harbour Trust for the reporting period ending 30 June 2025. Read our latest annual report, here: harbourtrust.gov.au/media/ag2homrj…

Our new 9-minute documentary features John Nicholls, Mike Wise and Robert Rouse – who each began their careers on Cockatoo Island as teenage apprentices. Watch the film now in Biloela House on the upper island. Check out the trailer here: youtube.com/watch?v=UX6JU6…

Last month, we welcomed former Cockatoo Island apprentices, along with their family and friends, for a special day with our restoration volunteers on Cockatoo Island for the launch of Cockatoo Island Apprentices film.

Two historic boats associated with Cockatoo Island are getting a new lease on life thanks to our Harbour Trust restoration volunteers! Read our new article to learn about their historic uses and the Harbour Trust's vision for their future ➡️ harbourtrust.gov.au/news/how-our-v…

In April 2022, Alison Page – an award-winning Dharawal and Yuin artist and designer – joined the Members of the Trust. Read our new Q&A with Alison to get to know her and learn about her work as our Deputy Chair ➡️ harbourtrust.gov.au/news/meet-the-…

We're proud to launch a new First Nations Strategy – a 3-year plan outlining our commitments and responsibilities when working with First Nations peoples, cultures and heritage, and Country: harbourtrust.gov.au/news/harbour-t…

The Harbour Trust has been successful in its application for grant funding for the construction of new kayak infrastructure at Sub Base Platypus. The project will involve the construction of a floating pontoon with capacity for approx. 5 kayaks. Details: harbourtrust.gov.au/news/kayak-inf…

The Harbour Trust is pleased to present its Corporate Plan for 2025 to 2029. This plan outlines the Harbour Trust’s strategic vision, purpose and key priorities for the next 4 years. Read the full Corporate Plan here: harbourtrust.gov.au/media/ujmds5kd…