The Harbour Trust, in partnership with Opera Australia, invites Carmen on Cockatoo Island ticket holders to book a pre-show tour of the island’s Convict Precinct, which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List with 10 other convict sites nationwide. During this 30-minute tour, you’ll visit striking sandstone buildings from the convict era and discover the harsh living conditions endured by the inmates.
Tour Dates:
- Saturday 26 November
- Sunday 27 November
- Friday 2 December
- Saturday 3 December
- Sunday 4 December
- Friday 9 December
- Saturday 10 December
- Sunday 11 December
- Friday 16 December
- Saturday 17 December
- Sunday 18 December
Tour Times:
- 5:00pm to 5:30pm
- 5:30pm to 6:00pm
Max. 25 participants per session
Price:
$15 per person.
Meeting Point:
The tour will commence from the grassed area outside the barracks in the Convict Precinct. Tour-goers are advised to arrive 5 minutes prior to the ticketed time to ensure a prompt start. Please allow for time to walk up to the Convict Precinct on the upper island, as it is a 10-15 minute walk from the ferry wharves. Look out for directional signage along the way.
Accessibility:
The tour commences in the Convict Precinct, located on the upper island – a 10 to 15 minute walk from the ferry wharves, up a steep drive. The island is a former industrial site with uneven grounds and some trip hazards, so it is recommended that tour-goers have a moderate level of fitness and wear appropriate footwear. Due to this, the tour is unfortunately not suited to wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
How to book:
To book, simply add the 30 minute pre-show tour to your cart after choosing your tickets to Carmen on Cockatoo Island.
If you already have tickets to Carmen on Cockatoo Island, simply sign in to your account and go to 'upcoming performances'.
