Alerts and disruptions

There are currently no alerts or disruptions for Chowder Bay / Gooree. Continue to check this page and or social media channels for updates.

• 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 (11 October only)

  • No access to Dog Leg Tunnel (11 October only)

  • Our regular Shipyard Tales Tour will not be offered on Sunday 12 October. Instead, we will run an additional Convict Precinct Tour on this date (11am to 12pm).

• Dog Leg Tunnel closed: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Dog Leg Tunnel has been closed until further notice. Please use alternative routes to access the Docks Precinct. We apologise for the inconvenience caused.
• 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 July 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.

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

• Night at the Barracks (12 September to 5 October): North Head Sanctuary will be hosting the fourth edition of Night at the Barracks from 12 September to 5 October. This ticketed live music event will run from 5:30pm to 9pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. During this period, there will be amplified noise. We apologise for any inconvenience.

• 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.

• North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre closed (Monday 8 September): Due to unforeseen circumstances, the North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre will be closed on Monday 8 September. 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 for Woolwich Dock and Parklands. Continue to check this page and or social media channels for updates.