Each month, Woolwich Dock and Parklands will come alive with Le Marché French Market, Australia's only monthly authentic French market. Operating from 9am until 1pm, the market is an opportunity to discover an impressive selection of gourmet French food and artisanal crafts.
Enjoy a gourmet experience with flaky croissants, savory crepes, rich raclette, exquisite French cheeses and succulent saucisson. Plus, discover a captivating collection of artisanal items, including chic berets, elegant French tablecloths, distinctive jewelry and more.
Don’t miss out on experiencing the best of French culture and cuisine in a precinct steeped in maritime history!
Planning to visit? For a hassle-free experience, refer to the information below ahead of your trip.
By car: Woolwich Dock can be accessed via Woolwich Road and Franki Avenue.
By ferry and bus: The 538 bus service connects with the ferry service from Valentia Street Woolwich Wharf. For public transport information, including timetables, visit the Transport NSW website.
Private boat: Woolwich Dock features a jetty and pontoon, where people can pick up and drop off passengers by boat.
Woolwich Dock is accessible by wheelchair from Clarke Road while nearby Goat Paddock has steep inclines and stairs. Toilet facilities are located in the saw-tooth building at Woolwich Dock and in the Merrington Place car park.
In the event of an emergency, dial 000 or 112 if mobile reception is poor. Additionally, you can contact one of the rangers and security personnel who patrol nearby Cockatoo Island. To contact a ranger during an emergency, call 0434 652 153 (7am to 4pm daily). Alternatively, to contact a security officer, call 0433 632 791 (4pm to 7am daily).
For your own safety, and to protect the site’s flora and fauna, please observe the following rules, enforceable by our rangers:
Conditions of entry: Do not go fishing or feed wildlife; do not litter or dump rubbish; do not camp overnight; do not erect gazebos or marquees (without a permit); do not operate remote-controlled vehicles (including drones); do not smoke on bush tracks, light fires or use portable barbeques; do not play amplified music (without a permit) or create excessive noise; do not undertake commercial activities (without a permit); do not hold private functions (without a permit); do not disturb plants, soil and rocks; do not climb walls, fortifications, sculptures or cliffs; do not ride or use skateboards, roller-skates, in line skates or similar equipment on Harbour Trust land. For further information, see: Sydney Harbour Federation Trust (SHFT) Regulations 2021
There are several paid parking facilities near Woolwich Dock and Parklands, including the Clarkes Point Reserve car park (access via Clarke Road) and the Horse Paddock car park (access via Margaret Street). Parking fees apply between 8am and 8pm daily. Parking permits issued by Hunters Hill Council are not valid in the Horse Paddock parking area. Overnight parking or camping is not permitted.
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