Kakadu Access Report
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
- Cahill’s crossing at 0.06m, open to high clearance 4WD with snorkel.
- Merl campground 1 ( tent area) now open.
- Magela Creek currently has 0.2m of water over the road and 0.2m at the s-bends – 4WD recommended
- Ubirr officially open 8:30am - Sunset
- Malabanjbanjdju tent campsite now open
- Mardugal 2 campround is now officially open.
- Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Open daily 9am-5pm.
| Visitor site | Status | Comments | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main roads | |||
| Arnhem Highway | Open | ||
| Kakadu Highway | Open | ||
| Old Jim Jim Road | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early June |
| South Alligator region | |||
| South Alligator Boat Ramp and Picnic Area | Open | ||
| Mamukala Wetlands | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| Gungarre Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| Red Lily Billabong (Djunda) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open late June |
| Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open late June |
| Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open late June |
| Two Mile Hole Billabong | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early June |
| Four Mile Hole Billabong | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open late June |
| Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open late July |
| Jabiru region | |||
| Bowali Visitor Centre | Open | ||
| Bowali Bike and Walking Track | Open | ||
| Illigadjarr Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid July |
| Malabanjbanjdju Campground (tent area) | Open | Camping fees apply | Open since 1 April 2018 |
| Malabanjbanjdju Campground (caravan area) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| Burdulba Campground | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| East Alligator region | |||
| Ubirr rock art site | Open | 4WD recommended | Open since 12 April 2018 |
| Oenpelli Road (at Magella Creek) | Open | Open since 20 April 2018 | |
| Cahills Crossing | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | Open since 20 April 2018 |
| Manngarre Rainforest Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| Bardedjilidji Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| Sandstone and River Bush Walk (Badbong Wodjmeng) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early June |
| Merl Campground | Closed | ||
| Nourlangie region | |||
| Nourlangie (Burrungkuy) rock art site | Open | ||
| Nawurlandja Lookout Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Anbangbang Billabong Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early May |
| Kubara Walk (Gubara Pools Walk) | Open (!) | Track grading underway | |
| Nanguluwurr Art Site Walk | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Barrk Bush Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Djarradjin (Muirella Park) Campground | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) Campground | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early May |
| Bubba Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| Mirray (Mirrai) Lookout Walk | Open | ||
| Yellow Water region | |||
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boardwalk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early June |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Cruise | Open | ||
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Ramp | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open late May |
| Home Billabong Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| Home Billabong Boat Ramp | Open | ||
| Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Open | ||
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Campground 1 (caravans) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Campground 2 (tents) | Open | Open since 15 April 2018 | |
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Billabong Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early June |
| Kungardun (Gungardun) Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) Campground | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early June |
| Jim Jim and Twin Falls region | |||
| Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmalam) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid May |
| Twin Falls | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early June |
| Twin Falls Boat Cruise | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early June |
| Karnamarr (Garnamarr) Campground | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid May |
| Budjmi Lookout Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid May |
| Barrkmalam (Barrk Marlam) Bush Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid May |
| Twin Falls Plateau (Escarpment) Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open late May |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid June |
| Mary River region | |||
| Gunlom | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early May |
| Maguk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid May |
| Yurmikmik Walks | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | |
| Kambolgie Campground | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | |
| Bukbukluk Lookout | Open | ||
| Gungurul Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Gungurul Lookout and River Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid May |
| Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid May |
| Igoymarrwa (Ikoymarrawa) Rock Holes | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only and day use only | |
| Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early June |
Steps to opening a site
At the end of the wet season, there are typically four steps to opening a visitor site, ranging from preliminary site assessment to crocodile trapping and surveys.
Some sites also require infrastructure installation before they can be opened to the public.
Please refer to the table below for details of the work involved at each stage.
| Step | Status | Description | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site temporarily closed | Closed | Site closed due to events beyond Kakadu's control. For example: flooding, bushfires, roadworks or extreme weather. | 0% complete |
| Preliminary site assessment | Closed | Inspect the site and plan upcoming works. Takes one day to complete. | 5% complete |
| Site maintenance works | Closed | Initial cleanup, road repairs, early dry season burning, feral animal and weed control. Takes one to three weeks. | 30% complete |
| Site cleanup | Closed | Cleaning and maintenance of visitor facilities, walking tracks and signage. Takes two weeks. | 60% complete |
| Crocodile trapping and surveys | Closed | Crocodile trap installation and monitoring. Takes two weeks. | 75% complete |
| Infrastructure installation | Closed | Followed by Park Manager approval and site opening. | 90% complete |
| Open, but beware of risks | Open (!) | Possible risks include: road conditions, fire management and ongoing maintenance work. | 100% complete |
| Site open | Open | Conditions are good. Any site specific advice will be noted. | 100% complete |
More information
For more information about Kakadu National Park, contact the Bowali Visitor Centre on (08) 8938 1120.
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