Alerts and disruptions

• Roadworks (from 2 Dec): We are repairing a section of Chowder Bay Road impacted by rainwater runoff and taking steps to prevent future damage. A shallow, open channel known as a swale will be installed along the eastern side of Chowder Bay Road between the Middle Head roundabout and the speed bump south of the Middle Head carpark. The swale will divert run off into a drainage pit on NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service’s land. Traffic controllers will manage vehicles and pedestrians during the works. The works are scheduled to commence on Monday 2 December (weather permitting) and we anticipate they will conclude by February 2025.

• 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:

  • 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. 

• Sunset Sessions event cancelled (18 Jan): Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, our Sunset Sessions event scheduled for this evening (18 Jan) has been cancelled. Affected ticketholders have been notified via email. We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment.
• Tours cancelled (18 Jan): Due to the dangerous weather, all tours have been cancelled tomorrow (18 Jan). Affected ticketholders have been notified and refunded by email. We apologise for any inconvenience.
• Cockatoo Overboard operating on limited menu (5 Jan): Due to an equipment failure, Cockatoo Overboard cafe will be operating on a limited menu until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.
• Building 5 and Solitary Confinement Cells closed: For safety reasons, Building 5 (the convict cookhouse) and nearby the Solitary Confinement Cells are closed. Audio Tour users will not be able to enter Building 5 for stop 5 but can listen to the commentary from outside. We apologise for any inconvenience.
• 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. We apologise for any inconvenience.
• 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 around Building 09 and 20: 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 early 2025. 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:
  
  
  • 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. 

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

• 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:
  
  
  • 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.

• Water system repairs (20 January): On Monday 20 January, from 7am until 10am, the water supply to Sub Base Platypus will be temporarily shut off for repairs. We apologise for any inconvenience. 
• 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.