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
SITE OPENING UPDATE
The front section of Anbangbang billabong walk is now open, access via the Anbangbang road.
Ubirr – home to some of the world’s most outstanding rock art - is now open!! The site is currently accessible to all vehicles.
Ubirr access times are 8.30 AM to sunset.
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 | Closed | Seasonal closure 11/12/2023 | |
| South Alligator region | |||
| South Alligator boat ramp and picnic area | Open | ||
| Mamukala wetlands | Open | Open since 3 May 2024 | |
| Kungarre walk | Closed | ||
| Red Lily Billabong (Djunda) | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa) | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju) | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Two Mile Hole Billabong | Closed | Seasonal Closure | |
| Four Mile Hole Billabong | Closed | Seasonal Closure | |
| Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head) | Closed | Closed for remediation works | |
| Jabiru region | |||
| Bowali Visitor Centre | Open | ||
| Bowali track | Open | ||
| Yilikadjarr walk | Closed | ||
| Malabanjbanjdju campground | Open | Seasonal Closure. | |
| Burdulba campground | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| East Alligator region | |||
| Ubirr rock art site | Open | ||
| Oenpelli Road (at Magela Creek) | Open | ||
| Cahills Crossing | Open | Please check tide times | |
| Manngarre rainforest walk | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Bardedjilidji walk | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Badbong Wodjmeng sandstone river walk | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Merl campground | Open | Open since 9 May 2024 | |
| Upstream boat ramp | Open | 4WD essential | |
| Downstream boat ramp | Open | 4WD essential | |
| Burrungkuy region | |||
| Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site | Open | ||
| Nawurlandja lookout walk | Open | ||
| Anbangbang Billabong walk | Open | Open via Anbangbang road. Front section open only. | Open since 12 May 2024 |
| Kubara pools walk (Gubara pools walk) | Open | 4WD accessible | |
| Nanguluwurr art site walk | Open | ||
| Barrk sandstone walk | Closed | Closed due to Cultural reasons. | |
| Djarradjin (Muirella Park) campground | Open | Open since 7 May 2024 | |
| Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) campground | Closed | Seasonal closure 9/12/2023 | |
| Bubba wetlands walk | Closed | Closed until further notice | |
| Mirray (Mirrai) lookout walk | Open | All year access | |
| Yellow Water region | |||
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) boardwalk | Closed | seasonal closure 23/12/2023 | |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Cruise | Open | Contact reservations@yellowwater.com.au for departure details and to book | |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) boat ramp | Open | Open since 4 May 2024 | |
| Home Billabong boat ramp | Open | ||
| Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Open | ||
| Mardukal (Mardugal) campground one (caravans) | Open | OPEN | |
| Mardukal (Mardugal) campground two (tents) | Open | ||
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Billabong walk | Closed | seasonal closure 11/12/2023 | |
| Mardukal Billabong boat ramp | Open | ||
| Kungardun (Gungardun) walk | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) campground | Closed | seasonal closure 11/12/2023 | |
| Jim Jim Billabong boat ramp | Closed | seasonal closure 11/12/2023 | |
| Jim Jim and Twin Falls region | |||
| Karnamarr (Garnamarr) campground | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Budjmi lookout walk | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmallam) | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Barrk Marlam walk | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Twin Falls gorge | Closed | Closed until further notice for infrastructure upgrades | |
| Twin Falls plateau (escarpment) walk | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| Mary River region | |||
| Gunlom | Closed | Closed until further notice | |
| Maguk | Closed | Seasonal closure | |
| 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 |
| Preliminary site assessment | Closed | Inspect the site and plan upcoming works. | 5% complete |
| Site maintenance works | Closed | Initial cleanup, road repairs, early dry season burning, feral animal and weed control. | 30% complete |
| Site cleanup | Closed | Cleaning and maintenance of visitor facilities, walking tracks and signage. | 60% complete |
| Crocodile trapping and surveys | Closed | Crocodile trap installation and monitoring. | 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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