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
- Mamukala has now reopened
- Twin Falls boat shuttle is not running until further notice due to maintenance repairs.
- Road grading is underway on the Maguk Road. Please drive with caution and obey all signs.
- The Jim Jim Creek crossing is currently 0.8 m deep. Access is strictly by high-clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel. Please adhere to all warning signs and do not enter the water.
- West Alligator Head is now open to the public. Please take extreme caution when cooking in fire-pits due to dry conditions. Please use fire-pits only when lighting a fire.
Please drive with care on all roads in the national park. We recommend you avoid travelling at dawn or dusk as local wildlife are more active at these times.
| Visitor site | Status | Comments | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main roads | |||
| Arnhem Highway | Open | ||
| Kakadu Highway | Open | ||
| Old Jim Jim Road | Open | 4WD essential | |
| South Alligator region | |||
| South Alligator Boat Ramp and Picnic Area | Open | ||
| Mamukala Wetlands | Open (!) | Day use only | Open since 19 September 2018 |
| Gungarre Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Red Lily Billabong (Djunda) | Open (!) | Currently high clearance 4WD only, 0.3 m water over road | |
| Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa) | Open (!) | Currently high clearance 4WD only, 0.3 m water over road | |
| Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju) | Open (!) | Currently high clearance 4WD only, 0.3 m water over road | |
| Two Mile Hole Billabong | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Four Mile Hole Billabong | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | |
| Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head) | Open | 4WD essential | Open since 3 August 2018 |
| Jabiru region | |||
| Bowali Visitor Centre | Open | ||
| Bowali Bike and Walking Track | Open | ||
| Illigadjarr Walk | Closed | ||
| Malabanjbanjdju Campground (tent area) | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Malabanjbanjdju Campground (caravan area) | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Burdulba Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| East Alligator region | |||
| Ubirr rock art site | Open | ||
| Oenpelli Road (at Magela Creek) | Open (!) | Minimal water over road, please drive with care | |
| Cahills Crossing | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | |
| Manngarre Rainforest Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Bardedjilidji Walk | Open | ||
| Sandstone and River Bush Walk (Badbong Wodjmeng) | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | Open since 19 August 2018 |
| Merl Campground | Open | ||
| Nourlangie region | |||
| Nourlangie (Burrungkuy) rock art site | Open | ||
| Nawurlandja Lookout Walk | Open | ||
| Anbangbang Billabong Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Kubara Walk (Gubara Pools Walk) | Open | ||
| Nanguluwurr Art Site Walk | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Barrk Bush Walk | Open | ||
| Djarradjin (Muirella Park) Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) Campground | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | |
| Bubba Walk | Closed | ||
| Mirray (Mirrai) Lookout Walk | Open | ||
| Yellow Water region | |||
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boardwalk | Open | ||
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Cruise | Open | ||
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Ramp | Open | ||
| Home Billabong Walk | Closed | Site temporarily closed, more details coming soon | |
| Home Billabong Boat Ramp | Open | ||
| Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Open | ||
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Campground 1 (caravans) | Open | ||
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Campground 2 (tents) | Open | ||
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Billabong Walk | Open | ||
| Kungardun (Gungardun) Walk | Open | ||
| Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Jim Jim and Twin Falls region | |||
| Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmalam) | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | |
| Twin Falls | Open | High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only | Open since 8 August 2018 |
| Twin Falls Boat Cruise | Closed | Site maintenance works | |
| Karnamarr (Garnamarr) Campground | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | |
| Budjmi Lookout Walk | Open | ||
| Barrkmalam (Barrk Marlam) Bush Walk | Open (!) | Day use only | |
| Twin Falls Plateau (Escarpment) Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | Open since 24 July 2018 |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | Open | 4WD essential | |
| Mary River region | |||
| Gunlom | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Maguk | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | |
| Yurmikmik Walks | Open | ||
| Kambolgie Campground | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | |
| Bukbukluk Lookout | Open | ||
| Gungurul Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Gungurul Lookout and River Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) | Open | 4WD essential | |
| Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | |
| Igoymarrwa (Ikoymarrawa) Rock Holes | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only and day use only | |
| Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) | Open | ||
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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