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

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

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Latest news

Safety advice

Estuarine (saltwater) crocodile sightings in Jabiru Town Lake. These animals are likely to be very aggressive, and an attack can lead to death. Stay away from the water’s edge and observe all signage in place

There have been a number of sightings of estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles in roadside culverts and along flooded causeways across the park. These animals are likely to be very aggressive, and an attack can lead to death.

Don’t risk your life!  Refrain from stopping at causeways and from fishing roadside culverts, stay away from the water’s edge and observe all signage in place.

Kakadu waterways are susceptible to flash flooding and rapid currents, and many waterways are home to crocodiles. 

Road works occurring on the Kubara road. Please drive with care and obey all signage.

Access and maintenance information

• The Director of National Parks acknowledges the passing of Mr M. Nakangila Bangalang, prominent and important Senior Murrwan Traditional Owner in the Erre Region and member of the Kakadu National Park Board of Management.

  Out of our respect for Nakangila and in line with cultural practice and the wishes of the Traditional Owners from the Erre (East Alligator) region, parts of Kakadu National Park will be closed until further notice.

  This includes the East Alligator River itself, the upstream and downstream boat ramps and Ubirr. 
   

• The Yurmikmik walks (Boulder Creek and Motor Car Falls) are open. Water levels remain high, we do not recommend swimming. Road damage, access by high clearance 4WD only. 

• The Mary River Information centre and facilities will be closed for renovations until mid-April. Nearest facilities are at Gungurul campground (composting amenities) and Cooinda Lodge Kakadu (full services). Upon completion these upgrades will accommodate wheel chair accessibility to the centre and facilities.

• Oenpelli Road (road to Ubirr) closed at Magela Creek crossing at 0.6 meters. Estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles are present in this area, adhere to all signage and do not enter the water.
• No fuel available at Mary River Roadhouse. shop, bar and motel rooms are closed until further notice, however camping and budget rooms are available. Nearest fuel stops Jabiru, Cooinda and Pine Creek.