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 swale has been installed along Chowder Bay Road to divert runoff into a drainage pit on NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service land. Following this installation, 2 sections of Chowder Bay Road will be asphalted. During this process, one lane of Chowder Bay Road will be closed to traffic on Tuesday 28 January, from 7am until 3:30pm (weather permitting). Traffic controllers will manage vehicles and pedestrians during the works. The works commenced on Monday 2 December 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:

  • 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. 

• 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.
  
• Dark Past Tours paused: Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Dark Past Tours have been temporarily paused and will resume on Friday 7 March. 
  
• Basketball court closed : Our basketball court is temporarily closed for repairs. 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.
• 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. 

• Balmoral Triathlon (various dates): The Balmoral Triathlon 24/25 race series event will be held in the Headland Park area on the following dates:
  
  
  • 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:
  
  
  • 2 March 2025 (Triathlon)

Please be mindful of competitors running and cycling between 6:30am and 8:30am. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

• Visitor Centre closed (17 Feb): Due to unforeseen circumstances, the North Head Sanctuary Visitor Centre will be closed on Monday 17 February. 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:
  
  
  • 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.

• 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.