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
Access and maintenance information
- Water over the road at Burrungkuy (Nourlangie), water depth currently 0.4m. High clearance 4WD vehicle only.
- Gimbat road closed due to 1.5m water over Kambolgie creek.
- Yurmikmik walks closed due to seasonal flooding.
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Water over the road in numerous areas, please drive with care.
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Oenpelli Road (Magela Creek) is closed at 2m over the road. Estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles are present in this area, adhere to all warning signs and do not enter the water.
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Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba), car park, boat ramp and boardwalk are now closed due to rising water levels. Yellow Water Cruises are operational, visitors booked on the cruise are advised to board the shuttle buses provided at Cooinda Lodge.
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Ubirr Rock Art Site is temporarily closed due to seasonal conditions.
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Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre will be closed for maintenance works until approximately early April. Apologies for any inconvenience.
- No fuel available at Aurora Kakadu Resort, South Alligator.
| Visitor site | Status | Comments | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main roads | |||
| Arnhem Highway | Open | ||
| Kakadu Highway | Open | ||
| Old Jim Jim Road | Closed | Forecast to open late May | |
| South Alligator region | |||
| South Alligator Boat Ramp and Picnic Area | Open | ||
| Mamukala wetlands | Open | ||
| Kungarre Walk | Closed | Forecast to open early July | |
| Red Lily Billabong (Djunda) | Closed | Forecast to open late May | |
| Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa) | Closed | Forecast to open late May | |
| Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju) | Closed | Forecast to open late May | |
| Two Mile Hole Billabong | Closed | Forecast to open mid May | |
| Four Mile Hole Billabong | Closed | Forecast to open late May | |
| Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head) | Closed | ||
| Jabiru region | |||
| Bowali Visitor Centre | Open | ||
| Bowali track | Open | ||
| Yilikadjarr walk | Closed | ||
| Malabanjbanjdju Campground (tent area) | Closed | Forecast to open early April | |
| Malabanjbanjdju Campground (caravan area) | Closed | ||
| Burdulba Campground | Closed | ||
| East Alligator region | |||
| Ubirr rock art site | Closed | Road impassable | Forecast to open early May |
| Oenpelli Road (at Magela Creek) | Closed | Road impassable | |
| Cahills Crossing | Closed | Forecast to open early March | |
| Manngarre Rainforest Walk | Closed | Forecast to open early May | |
| Bardedjilidji Walk | Closed | Forecast to open early May | |
| Sandstone and River Bush Walk (Badbong Wodjmeng) | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | |
| Merl Campground | Closed | Forecast to open early April | |
| Nourlangie region | |||
| Nourlangie (Burrungkuy) rock art site | Open (!) | Currently high clearance 4WD only, 0.4 m water over road | |
| Nawurlandja Lookout Walk | Open | ||
| Anbangbang Billabong Walk | Closed | Forecast to open early June | |
| Kubara Pools Walk (Gubara Pools Walk) | Open | ||
| Nanguluwurr Art Site Walk | Open | ||
| Barrk Bush Walk | Open | Open since 13 February 2020 | |
| Djarradjin (Muirella Park) Campground | Closed | Forecast to open mid April | |
| Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) Campground | Closed | Forecast to open late May | |
| Bubba Walk | Closed | Forecast to open late June | |
| Mirray (Mirrai) Lookout Walk | Open | ||
| Yellow Water region | |||
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boardwalk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid April |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Cruise | Open | ||
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Ramp | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open mid April |
| Home Billabong Walk | Closed | ||
| Home Billabong Boat Ramp | Open | ||
| Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Closed | ||
| Mardukal (Mardugal) campground one (caravans) | Closed | ||
| Mardukal (Mardugal) campground two (tents) | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Billabong Walk | Closed | Flooded due to wet season | Forecast to open early June |
| Kungardun (Gungardun) Walk | Open | ||
| Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) Campground | Closed | ||
| Jim Jim and Twin Falls region | |||
| Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmalam) | Closed | ||
| Twin Falls | Closed | Road impassable | |
| Twin Falls Boat Cruise | Closed | Road impassable | |
| Karnamarr (Garnamarr) Campground | Closed | Forecast to open early June | |
| Budjmi Lookout Walk | Closed | Forecast to open early July | |
| Barrk Marlam walk (Bark Marlam bushwalk) | Closed | Forecast to open early June | |
| Twin Falls Plateau (Escarpment) Walk | Closed | Road impassable | |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside) gorge | Closed | Forecast to open early July | |
| Mary River region | |||
| Gunlom | Closed | Forecast to open early April | |
| Maguk | Closed | Forecast to open late May | |
| Yurmikmik Walks | Closed | Road impassable | |
| Kambolgie Campground | Closed | Road impassable | |
| Bukbukluk Lookout | Open | ||
| Gungurul Campground | Open | ||
| Gungurul Lookout and River Walk | Open | ||
| Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin) gorge | Closed | Forecast to open early June | |
| Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area | Closed | Forecast to open late May | |
| Igoymarrwa (Ikoymarrawa) Rock Holes | Open | 4WD essential | |
| 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 |
| 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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