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.
To learn more about interpreting this report, take a look at the steps to opening a site below.
| Visitor site | Status | Comments | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main roads | |||
| Arnhem Highway | Open | ||
| Kakadu Highway | Open | ||
| Old Jim Jim Road | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | Open since 9 June 2017 |
| South Alligator region | |||
| South Alligator boat ramp and picnic area | Open | ||
| Mamukala Wetlands | Open | ||
| Gungarre Walk | Open | ||
| Red Lily Billabong | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | Open since 23 June 2017 |
| Bucket Billabong | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | Open since 23 June 2017 |
| Alligator Billabong | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | Open since 23 June 2017 |
| Two Mile Hole Billabong | Open | 4WD essential | Open since 8 June 2017 |
| Four Mile Hole Billabong | Open | 4WD essential | Open since 6 July 2017 |
| West Alligator Head | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open late July |
| Jabiru region | |||
| Bowali Visitor Centre | Open | ||
| Bowali bike and walking track | Open | ||
| Illigadjarr Walk | Closed | Preliminary site assessment | Forecast to open late July |
| Malabanjbanjdju tent area | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Malabanjbanjdju caravan area | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Burdulba Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | Open since 27 May 2017 |
| East Alligator region | |||
| Ubirr rock art site | Open | ||
| Oenpelli Road (at Magella Creek) | Open | ||
| Cahills Crossing | Open (!) | Currently high clearance 4WD at low tide only | |
| Manngarre Rainforest Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | Open since 12 July 2017 |
| Bardedjilidji Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Sandstone and River Bush Walk | Closed | Preliminary site assessment | Forecast to open late July |
| Merl Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Nourlangie region | |||
| Nourlangie (Burrungkuy) rock art site | Open | ||
| Nawurlandja Lookout Walk | Open | ||
| Anbangbang Billabong Walk | Open (!) | Day use only | |
| Gubara Pools Walk | Open (!) | Day use only | |
| Nanguluwur rock art walk | Open | 4WD recommended | Open since 10 June 2017 |
| Barrk Bush Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | Open since 10 June 2017 |
| Muirella Park Campground | Closed | Infrastructure installation | |
| Sandy Billabong Campground | Open | 4WD essential | Open since 14 June 2017 |
| Bubba Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | Open since 25 July 2017 |
| Mirrai Lookout Walk | Open | ||
| Yellow Water region | |||
| Yellow Water Boardwalk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | Open since 9 June 2017 |
| Yellow Water Boat Cruise | Open | ||
| Yellow Water Boat Ramp | Open | Open since 9 June 2017 | |
| Home Billabong Walk | Closed | Preliminary site assessment | Forecast to open late July |
| Home Billabong Boat Ramp | Open | ||
| Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Open | ||
| Mardugal Campground 1 (Caravan) | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Mardugal Campground 2 (Tent) | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Mardugal Billabong Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | Open since 28 May 2017 |
| Gungardun Walk | Open | ||
| Jim Jim Billabong Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | Open since 6 June 2017 |
| Jim Jim and Twin Falls region | |||
| Jim Jim Falls | Open | 4WD essential | Open since 17 June 2017 |
| Twin Falls | Closed | Site maintenance works | |
| Twin Falls Boat Cruise | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open late July |
| Garnamarr Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | Open since 17 June 2017 |
| Budjmi Lookout Walk | Closed | Site maintenance works | |
| Barrk Marlam Bush Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | Open since 17 June 2017 |
| Twin Falls Plateau Walk | Closed | Site maintenance works | |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | Open | 4WD essential | Open since 20 July 2017 |
| Mary River region | |||
| Gunlom | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Maguk | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Yurmikmik Walks | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Kambolgie Campground | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Bukbukluk Lookout | Open | ||
| Gungurul Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Gungurul Lookout and River Walk | Open | ||
| Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) | Open | Permit required | Open since 16 June 2017 |
| Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Ikoymarrawa Rock Holes | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only and day use only | |
| Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) | Closed | Preliminary site assessment | |
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.
