The Kakadu Access Report provides daily updates on the status of key visitor sites throughout Kakadu National Park.

Take in the big picture on the map and scroll down for more information about sites which interest you.

Please visit the NT Government Road Report for more information about the surrounding region.

To learn more about interpreting this report, take a look at the steps to opening a site below.

Latest news

 LATEST NEWS!

Kakadu National Park is pleased to advise that the gate to access Jim Jim Falls and the Karnamarr campground, located on the Kakadu Highway, will be opening on Friday 28 June at 4 PM. ** **

This will also include the reopening of Twin Falls plateau walk on Saturday 29 June at 06.30 am.

Access to Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls from Karnamarr campground is by 4WD only.

Additionally, we are also pleased to announce the reopening of Four Mile Hole Billabong, Alligator Billabong, Bucket Billabong, and Red Lily Billabong on Friday 28 June 2024.

Please note that entry into Alligator Billabong, Bucket Billabong, and Red Lily Billabong is via the Arnhem Highway ONLY. Access via Old Jim Jim Road is unavailable due to seasonal closure.

Our Kakadu rangers worked very hard to ensure the sites are safe before opening and we really appreciate your patience.

Please note: The gate on Nourlangie road accessing Nawurlandja and (Nourlangie rock, will close at 7pm each night and reopen at 7am each morning.

Check the access report for up-to-date information.

The N.T. Parks Pass is not valid in Kakadu National Park.

Please purchase your Kakadu Park Pass online or visit the Bowali Visitor Centre.

There are 2 small shopping hubs at Cooinda and Jabiru. There is no shop or fuel at Mary River Roadhouse. The nearest fuel is available at Pine Creek, Cooinda or Jabiru.