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 | |
| 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 | |
| Bucket Billabong | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | |
| Alligator Billabong | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | |
| Two Mile Hole Billabong | Open | 4WD essential | |
| Four Mile Hole Billabong | Open | 4WD essential | |
| West Alligator Head | Open | 4WD essential | Open since 18 August 2017 |
| Jabiru region | |||
| Bowali Visitor Centre | Open | ||
| Bowali bike and walking track | Open | ||
| Illigadjarr Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Malabanjbanjdju tent area | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Malabanjbanjdju caravan area | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Burdulba Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| 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 | |
| Bardedjilidji Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Sandstone and River Bush Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | Open since 9 August 2017 |
| 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 | |
| Barrk Bush Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Muirella Park Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Sandy Billabong Campground | Open | 4WD essential | |
| Bubba Walk | Closed | ||
| Mirrai Lookout Walk | Open | ||
| Yellow Water region | |||
| Yellow Water Boardwalk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Yellow Water Boat Cruise | Open | ||
| Yellow Water Boat Ramp | Open | ||
| Home Billabong Walk | Closed | ||
| 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 | |
| Gungardun Walk | Open | ||
| Jim Jim Billabong Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Jim Jim and Twin Falls region | |||
| Jim Jim Falls | Open | 4WD essential | |
| Twin Falls | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | Open since 12 August 2017 |
| Twin Falls Boat Cruise | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | Open since 30 July 2017 |
| Garnamarr Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Budjmi Lookout Walk | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | |
| Barrk Marlam Bush Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Twin Falls Plateau Walk | Closed | ||
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | Open | 4WD essential | |
| 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 | |
| Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Ikoymarrawa Rock Holes | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only and day use only | |
| Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | |
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.
