Alerts and disruptions

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

• NSW Rogaining Association – Ferrygaine (20 September):

  The NSW Rogaining Association will have the start and finish of their Ferrygaine event on Cockatoo Island. There will be increased movement of people during the day on Sunday 20 September, particularly around the Turbine Shop. All areas of the island will remain open to visitors. You can learn more about the event here.

• DJ Heartstring (26 September):

  This ticketed live music event will run from 4:00pm to 10:00pm on Saturday 26 September. During this period, there will be amplified noise. You can learn more about the event here. Access to the Industrial Precinct and portion of Eastern Apron will be restricted from 23 to 28 September for the conduct of the event. This event will then flow into the preparation of the MODE Festival on 4 October – keep reading below for details.

• Mode Festival (4 October): Cockatoo Island will be hosting the fifth edition of MODE on Sunday 4 October. This ticketed live music, dance and visual arts event will run from 12:30pm to 11:00pm. During this period, there will be amplified noise. You can learn more about the event and purchase tickets here. To allow for set-up and pack-up of this event there will be limited access to the Eastern Apron and no access to the Industrial Precinct from 29 September to 7 October. Furthermore, there will be no access to Camber Wharf on 4 October.

• 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.

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

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

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

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

• NPWS undertaking works on Scenic Drive: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) advises that they will commence works in late September or early October 2026 to improve pedestrian safety, public transport connections, and stormwater management along North Head Scenic Drive. The works will include construction of a footpath and guttering along Scenic Drive, raised pedestrian crossings, and relocation of the northbound Q Station bus stop. It is anticipated the works will take 6 months. For details, visit the project page on the NPWS website.

• 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: There continue to be roadworks in the vicinity of Sub Base Platypus due to the Warringah Freeway Upgrade project. As a result, there may be periods of increased local traffic near Sub Base Platypus. 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 Middle Head. Continue to check this page for updates.