Kakadu National Park

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!

Update on Maguk Road works

Further to our previous update regarding Maguk Road, a 600-metre section of the road was washed away during the late stages of the wet season. Significant road repair works are required, which are scheduled to commence on Monday 15 July. We anticipate these repair works will take approximately three weeks to complete.

While we aim to open Maguk to visitors on Friday 9 August, this is subject to the progress of the works. We will continue to provide regular updates to the tourism industry as they arise.

We appreciate your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

*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.

*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.

Visitor site Status Comments Progress
Main roads
Arnhem Highway Open Road damage, drive with care.
Kakadu Highway Open
Old Jim Jim Road Open High clearance 4WD only. 100% complete Open since 19 June 2024
South Alligator region
South Alligator boat ramp and picnic area Open
Mamukala wetlands Open
Kungarre walk Open 100% complete Open since 5 June 2024
Red Lily Billabong (Djunda) Open 4WD essential
High clearance
100% complete Open since 28 June 2024
Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa) Open 4WD essential
High clearance
100% complete Open since 28 June 2024
Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju) Open 4WD essential
High clearance
100% complete Open since 28 June 2024
Two Mile Hole Billabong Open 100% complete Open since 5 June 2024
Four Mile Hole Billabong Open 4WD essential
High clearance
Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head) Closed Closed for remediation works
Jabiru region
Bowali Visitor Centre Open 8am to 5pm daily.
Bowali track Open All year access.
Yilikadjarr walk Open 100% complete Open since 20 July 2024
Malabanjbanjdju campground Open
Burdulba campground Open 100% complete Open since 27 May 2024
East Alligator region
Ubirr rock art site Open Open to all vehicles.
Oenpelli Road (at Magela Creek) Open
Cahills Crossing Open Please check tide times
Manngarre rainforest walk Closed Seasonal closure
Bardedjilidji walk Open 100% complete Open since 5 June 2024
Badbong Wodjmeng sandstone river walk Closed Seasonal closure
Merl campground Open
Upstream boat ramp Open 4WD essential
Downstream boat ramp Open 4WD essential
Burrungkuy region
Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site Open All year access.
Nawurlandja lookout walk Open All year access.
Anbangbang Billabong walk Open
Kubara pools walk (Gubara pools walk) Open 4WD accessible
Nanguluwurr art site walk Open Open all year around.
Barrk sandstone walk Closed Closed due to Cultural reasons.
Djarradjin (Muirella Park) campground Open
Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) campground Open High clearance 4WD only. 100% complete Open since 3 June 2024
Bubba wetlands walk Open 100% complete Open since 26 June 2024
Mirray (Mirrai) lookout walk Open All year access
Yellow Water region
Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) boardwalk Open
Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Cruise Open Contact reservations@yellowwater.com.au for departure details and to book
Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) boat ramp Open
Home Billabong boat ramp Open
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre Open 9am to 5pm daily
Mardukal (Mardugal) campground one (caravans) Open OPEN
Mardukal (Mardugal) campground two (tents) Open
Mardukal (Mardugal) Billabong walk Open 100% complete Open since 29 June 2024
Mardukal Billabong boat ramp Open
Kungardun (Gungardun) walk Open
Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) campground Open
Jim Jim Billabong boat ramp Open 22/05/2024
Jim Jim and Twin Falls region
Karnamarr (Garnamarr) campground Open High clearance 4WD 100% complete Open since 28 June 2024
Budjmi lookout walk Open High clearance 4WD 100% complete Open since 29 June 2024
Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmallam) Open High clearance 4WD 100% complete Open since 29 June 2024
Barrk Marlam walk Open High clearance 4WD 100% complete Open since 29 June 2024
Twin Falls gorge Closed Closed until further notice for infrastructure upgrades
Twin Falls plateau (escarpment) walk Open High clearance 4WD 100% complete Open since 29 June 2024
Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) Open Permit access only. High clearance 4WD.
Mary River region
Gunlom Closed Closed until further notice
Maguk Closed Road repair works
Yurmikmik walks Open 4WD recommended
Kambolgie campground Open
Bukbukluk lookout Open
Gungurul campground Open
Gungurul lookout and river walk Open
Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) Closed Seasonal closure
Guratba/Gimbat day use area Closed Seasonal closure
Igoymarrwa (Ikoymarrawa) rock holes Open 4WD access only to lower Ikoymarrwa waterfall plunge pool.
Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) Closed

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 0% complete
Preliminary site assessment Closed Inspect the site and plan upcoming works. 5% complete 5% complete
Site maintenance works Closed Initial cleanup, road repairs, early dry season burning, feral animal and weed control. 30% complete 30% complete
Site cleanup Closed Cleaning and maintenance of visitor facilities, walking tracks and signage. 60% complete 60% complete
Crocodile trapping and surveys Closed Crocodile trap installation and monitoring. 75% complete 75% complete
Infrastructure installation Closed Followed by Park Manager approval and site opening. 90% complete 90% complete
Open, but beware of risks Open (!) Possible risks include: road conditions, fire management and ongoing maintenance work. 100% complete 100% complete
Site open Open Conditions are good. Any site specific advice will be noted. 100% complete 100% complete

More information

For more information about Kakadu National Park, contact the Bowali Visitor Centre on (08) 8938 1120.