Alerts and disruptions

• Chowder Bay footpath closed (29 Sept): Upgrade works are set to begin on a section of the Chowder Bay footpath on Chowder Bay Road on Monday 29 September. The footpath will be closed for approximately 2 weeks during these works. We apologise for any inconvenience.
• Balmoral Triathlon road closure (various dates): The Balmoral Triathlon 24/25 race series event will be held in the Middle Head and Chowder Bay area on the following dates:
  
  
  • 23 November 2025
  • 7 December 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 8pm along Chowder Bay Road, between the roundabouts at HMAS Penguin and Chowder Bay. Vehicular access to this area will be restricted by Local Police. We apologise for any inconvenience.

• Mode Festival (11 October): Cockatoo Island will be hosting the fourth edition of Mode Festival on Saturday 11 October. This ticketed live music, dance and visual arts event will run from 2pm to 10:30pm. During this period, visitors can expect increased foot traffic and noise amplification. We apologise for any inconvenience.

• Island program and access changes (9 to 15 October): There will be reduced access to areas of the island between 9 and 15 October due to an event taking place. Further, our tour program will be altered during this period to accommodate the event. Details below:

  • Limited access to the Eastern Apron.
  • No access to the Industrial Precinct.
  • No access to Camber Wharf on 11 October only.
  • No access to Dog Leg Tunnel on 11 October only.
  • Our regular Shipyard Tales Tourwill not be offered on Sunday 12 October. Instead, we will run an additional Convict Precinct Tour on this date (11am to 12pm).
  • Our Cockatoo’s Convicts audio tour is unaffected by the event and will remain available for purchase.
  • Our Sandstone to Steel audio tour will remain available for purchase (except on 11 and 12 October).
  • Our and How to Build a Ship audio tour will not be available from 9 to 14 October.
  • Our Family Tour will remain available for purchase.
    
    
• Biloela House upgrades: The displays in Biloela House are currently part way through a refresh as we consolidate, add new content and reimagine the exhibition spaces. This work is taking place over the next few months but we still invite you inside to have a sneak peak of the installation and also to see the beautiful and freshly painted heritage interior spaces. You can still enjoy the veranda, lawn and iconic views. 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 November 2025.

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

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.

• Balmoral Triathlon road closure (various dates): The Balmoral Triathlon 24/25 race series event will be held in the Middle Head and Chowder Bay area on the following dates:
  
  
  • 23 November 2025
  • 7 December 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 8pm along Chowder Bay Road, between the roundabouts at HMAS Penguin and Chowder Bay. Vehicular access to this area will be restricted by Local Police. We apologise for any inconvenience.

• Warringah Triathlon (various dates): The Warringah Triathlon Club will hold their 25/26 race series event at North Head Sanctuary, specifically Collins Beach, North Head Scenic Drive and Fort North areas on the dates listed below. While no roads will be closed during the event, please be aware of up to 120 competitors who will be running and cycling between 6am and 8:30am. Please take care when driving or walking in these areas and follow directions from traffic marshals.

  • 12 October 2025 – Duathlon Race 1
  • 23 November 2025 – Triathlon Race 2
  • 14 December 2025 – Triathlon Race 3
  • 18 January 2026 – Triathlon Race 4
  • 8 February 2026 – Triathlon Race 5
  • 8 March 2026 – Triathlon Race 6
  • 22 March 2026 – Triathlon Race 7
  • 12 April 2026 – Triathlon Race 8
    
    
• Access to the Parade Ground (5 September to 10 October): Due to events taking place at North Head Sanctuary, there will be no access to the Parade Ground from 5 September to 10 October. 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 late-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 for Woolwich Dock and Parklands. Continue to check this page and or social media channels for updates.