Alerts and disruptions

• Track closure notice (14 July): The Bungaree Walkway will be closed from 14 July 2025 for upgrade works, including erosion control, drainage and stone step repairs. It is anticipated that the works will take 2 to 3 weeks to complete, weather pending. Please use the alternative Georges Heights – Chowder Bay track, adjacent to the Bungaree Walkway, during this time. See track closure map here.

• Event disruption (11 to 19 August):From Monday 11 to Tuesday 19 August, the Industrial Precinct and most of the Eastern Apron will be closed to the public due to a private event. On Saturday 16 August, the Dog Leg Tunnel and parts of the upper island will be closed in the afternoon and evening. During this time, visitors can expect increased foot traffic and noise amplification. On Sunday 17 August, our Shipyard Tales Tour will be replaced with a Convict Prison Tour. Our holiday accommodation and other areas of the island will remain open to visitors during this period. We apologise for any inconvenience.
  
• Inspections and repairs (19 June to 10 July): From Thursday 19 June to Thursday 10 July, an elevated work platform (EWP) will be in use across Cockatoo Island to facilitate essential inspections and repairs. Temporary exclusion zones will be established around the EWP, and there may be intermittent noise during operating hours (Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm). As a result, parts of the island will not be accessible for short periods of time during the works.
• Biloela House closed for upgrades (March to July 2025): Biloela House is currently closed to the public while we repaint its interior. We are also taking the opportunity to consolidate and reimagine the exhibition space. These works commenced on 3 March 2025 and we anticipate being in a position to reopen Biloela House by the end of July 2025. In the meantime, you can still enjoy the veranda and lawn. We apologise for any inconvenience but look forward to sharing the new exhibition experience.
• Partial closure of Bolt Wharf area: A section of Bolt Wharf along the eastern edge of Cockatoo Island has been closed to visitors. A fence has been erected for safety reasons and to isolate this area ahead of forthcoming conservation works to Bolt Wharf and cranes. This area will remain closed until sometime in 2026.
  
• Temporary site fencing around Building 137, 138 and 143: Due to remedial works taking place in the Industrial Precinct, temporary site fencing has been erected around Building 137, Building 138 and Building 143. Access to these buildings will be limited during this time. It is anticipated the works will be completed by July 2025.

• Track closure notice (14 July): The Bungaree Walkway will be closed from 14 July 2025 for upgrade works, including erosion control, drainage and stone step repairs. It is anticipated that the works will take 2 to 3 weeks to complete, weather pending. Please use the alternative Georges Heights – Chowder Bay track, adjacent to the Bungaree Walkway, during this time. See track closure map here.

There are currently no alerts or disruptions for Macquarie Lightstation. Continue to check this page and or social media channels for updates.

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

There are currently no alerts or disruptions for Middle Head. Continue to check this page and or social media channels for updates.

• ONTHERUN CLUB 10k Race (Sunday 17 August): From 6:45am to 12pm on Sunday 17 August, the ONTHERUN CLUB 10K Race will take place at North Head Sanctuary in Manly. Up to 1,500 runners will complete 2 laps of the course, which starts and finishes on the Parade Ground in the Barracks Precinct (view course map here). Learn more about the event here. We apologise for any inconvenience.
• North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre closed Mondays between 7 July and 4 August: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre will be closed on Mondays between 7 July and 4 August. We apologise for any inconvenience. 
• North Head Sanctuary tunnel closure: From 19 May 2025, the North Fort tunnels at North Head Sanctuary will be closed for up to 8 weeks while they undergo remediation and conservation works. During this time, the Defence of Sydney Tour will be paused until 20 July. 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.

• Warringah Freeway upgrade: As part of the Warringah Freeway Upgrade project, Alfred Street off ramp and southbound access on Alfred Street North from Kurraba Road to Mount Street will be temporarily closed to all traffic until mid-2025. As a result, there may be an increase in local traffic near Sub Base Platypus during this time. Please allow extra travel time, plan ahead and consider using public transport. For more information, please visit the Warringah Freeway Upgrade project page.

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.