Alerts and disruptions

• Wharf update (11 Oct): The works at Chowder Bay Wharf are now complete, although, prior to opening the wharf for use there is still some final documentation to be dealt with. We anticipate this being finalised in the coming weeks.

  We appreciate your patience thus far and apologise for any inconvenience this has caused to those who frequent this wharf and the surrounds. We will continue to keep the community as up to date as possible with the reopening of Chowder Bay Wharf when this becomes known. Learn more here.

• Balmoral Triathlon road closure (various dates): The Balmoral Triathlon 24/25 race series event will be held in the Headland Park area on the following dates:

  • 27 October 2024 
  • 1 December 2024 
  • 16 February 2025 
  • 2 March 2025 

Please be mindful of competitors running and cycling between 6:30am and 8:30am.

To ensure safety, a road closure will be in effect on these dates from 6am to 8am along Chowder Bay Road, between the roundabouts at HMAS Penguin and Chowder Bay. Vehicular access to this area will be restricted by North Shore Police. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

• Replacement of timber structure near Camber Wharf: The Harbour Trust is replacing a deteriorated timber wharf, known as the Patrol Boat Wharf, on the southern side of Cockatoo Island (map). The works will enable us to access and repair a historic crane. Once the works conclude, public access to the Patrol Boat Wharf will be possible. New piles for the wharf have been installed as part of this project. Works are now focused on constructing the new deck, which will involve sawing, drilling and hammering timber. It is anticipated the works will conclude by the end of November 2024. The crane repairs will commence in 2025. To minimise impacts to the community, hours of work are limited to:

  • Mondays to Fridays: 7am to 5pm
  • Saturdays: 8am to 1pm
  • Sundays and public holidays: No works

  We apologise for any temporary inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to restore Cockatoo Island’s heritage. Please note that public ferry access to/from the island will not be affected by the works.

  If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Harbour Trust at:

  • Email: planning@harbourtrust.gov.au
  • Phone: (02) 8969 2100 (please leave a message and we will get back to you promptly)

  
  Read more about this project, here.

• Greenwich Point wharf upgrade: Transport for NSW is upgrading the Greenwich Point Ferry Wharf to improve accessibility. The project began in April and is expected to take eight months to complete. The wharf will be closed for the duration of the works and ferries will not stop there. Night works are scheduled between 10pm and 5am on up to 6 nights between 4 and 22 August. However, the specific dates for these night works have not been announced. Further, the work may be noisy. Campers should come prepared for potential disruptions during this period.

Visit the Transport for NSW website to learn more or visit transportnsw.info to plan your trip.

• Tour bookings: Please be aware that weekends and public holidays may lead to increased capacity on public transport and some services being full. We advise you to plan your trip accordingly and allocate ample travel time if you have a tour booked. Further, if you are considering booking accommodation with us and wanted to embark on a guided tour during your stay, please check tour availability first. We cannot always guarantee tours will run during your stay and on dates that have not been advertised. As tours can sell out, we recommend booking tickets at the same time as accommodation.
  
  
• Temporary site fencing: Temporary site fencing has been erected at Building 09 (plateau) and Building 20 (plateau) on the north and south ends. It is anticipated the conservation buildings will be completed by September 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience.

• Tennis court maintenance (15 Nov): On Friday 15 November, the Georges Heights tennis court will be closed for scheduled maintenance works. We apologise for any inconvenience.
• Balmoral Triathlon (various dates): The Balmoral Triathlon 24/25 race series event will be held in the Headland Park area on the following dates:
  
  
  • 27 October 2024 (Triathlon)
  • 1 December 2024 (Triathlon)
  • 16 February 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 2 March 2025 (Triathlon)

Please be mindful of competitors running and cycling between 6:30am and 8:30am. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

• Bondi to Manly Ultra (26 October): The Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly Ultra event will take place on Saturday 26 October from 5:15am until 8pm. While there will be no road closures, visitors to Macquarie Lightstation, Sub Base Platypus, Middle Head, and North Head Sanctuary may notice an increase in foot traffic and limited parking. View the course map here. We apologise for any inconvenience.

There are currently no alerts or disruptions for Marine Biological Station. Continue to check this page and or social media channels for updates.

• Bondi to Manly Ultra (26 October): The Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly Ultra event will take place on Saturday 26 October from 5:15am until 8pm. While there will be no road closures, visitors to Macquarie Lightstation, Sub Base Platypus, Middle Head, and North Head Sanctuary may notice an increase in foot traffic and limited parking. View the course map here. We apologise for any inconvenience.
• Balmoral Triathlon (various dates): The Balmoral Triathlon 24/25 race series event will be held in the Headland Park area on the following dates:
  
  
  • 27 October 2024 (Triathlon)
  • 1 December 2024 (Triathlon)
  • 16 February 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 2 March 2025 (Triathlon)
    
    

Please be mindful of competitors running and cycling between 6:30am and 8:30am. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

• Bondi to Manly Ultra (26 October): The Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly Ultra event will take place on Saturday 26 October from 5:15am until 8pm. While there will be no road closures, visitors to Macquarie Lightstation, Sub Base Platypus, Middle Head, and North Head Sanctuary may notice an increase in foot traffic and limited parking. View the course map here. We apologise for any inconvenience.
• Warringah Triathlon (various dates): The Warringah Triathlon Club will host their 24/25 race series event in the North Head Sanctuary and North Fort area on the following dates:
  
  
  • 20 October 2024 (Duathlon)
  • 24 November 2024 (Triathlon)
  • 15 December 2024 (Triathlon)
  • 19 January 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 9 February 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 9 March 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 23 March 2025 (Triathlon)
  • 13 April 2025 (Triathlon)
    
    

While there will be no road closures during the events, please be mindful of competitors running and cycling between 6am and 8:30am. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

• Fox baiting: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is carrying out an ongoing baiting program at North Head Sanctuary to control foxes for the protection of native fauna including threatened species such as Long-nosed Bandicoots and Little Penguins. The program uses manufactured baits, fresh baits and Canid Pest Ejectors containing 1080 poison (sodium fluoroacetate). Warning signs are located at the entries to sites being baited. Visitors are advised not to touch the baits or ejectors. Further, pets may be affected (1080 is lethal to dogs and cats) and are not permitted at North Head Sanctuary. Working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting locations. Penalties apply for non-compliance. In the event of accidental poisoning, seek immediate veterinary assistance. For further information, please call the Harbour Trust on (02) 8969 2128.

• Bondi to Manly Ultra (26 October): The Johnson & Johnson Bondi to Manly Ultra event will take place on Saturday 26 October from 5:15am until 8pm. While there will be no road closures, visitors to Macquarie Lightstation, Sub Base Platypus, Middle Head, and North Head Sanctuary may notice an increase in foot traffic and limited parking. View the course map here. We apologise for any inconvenience.

There are currently no alerts or disruptions to accessing Woolwich Dock and Parklands. Continue to check this page and or social media channels for updates.