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
- Anbangbang Billibong 2kms walk is partly open with a section of walking track still being closed due to the high water levels. Adhere all signage and follow walking track markers.
- Jim Jim Falls open. High clearance 4WD only. Please drive with care and adhere to speed limit.
- Barrk Marlam walk 6km return is now open and the Viewing pool walk 800m return.
- Mardugal Billabong Walk now open.
- 4 Mile Hole is now open to 4WD only. Please adhere to signage and remain camped 50 metres away from the waters edge.
- Barrk walk is closed short term due to controlled burning off in the area.
- Ranger guided walks & talks commence 30th May to 28th September.
| Visitor site | Status | Comments | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main roads | |||
| Arnhem Highway | Open | ||
| Kakadu Highway | Open | ||
| Old Jim Jim Road | Open | 4WD essential | Open since 24 May 2018 |
| South Alligator region | |||
| South Alligator Boat Ramp and Picnic Area | Open | ||
| Mamukala Wetlands | Open | Open since 7 June 2018 | |
| Gungarre Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | |
| Red Lily Billabong (Djunda) | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open late June |
| Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa) | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open late June |
| Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju) | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open late June |
| Two Mile Hole Billabong | Open | 4WD recommended | Open since 3 June 2018 |
| Four Mile Hole Billabong | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | Open since 11 June 2018 |
| Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head) | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open late July |
| Jabiru region | |||
| Bowali Visitor Centre | Open | ||
| Bowali Bike and Walking Track | Open | ||
| Illigadjarr Walk | Closed | Infrastructure installation | Forecast to open mid June |
| Malabanjbanjdju Campground (tent area) | Open | Camping fees apply | |
| Malabanjbanjdju Campground (caravan area) | Open | Camping fees apply | Open since 8 May 2018 |
| 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 | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open mid June |
| Bardedjilidji Walk | Open | Open since 10 May 2018 | |
| Sandstone and River Bush Walk (Badbong Wodjmeng) | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open late June |
| Merl Campground | Open | ||
| Nourlangie region | |||
| Nourlangie (Burrungkuy) rock art site | Open | ||
| Nawurlandja Lookout Walk | Open | ||
| Anbangbang Billabong Walk | Open (!) | Follow walking track markers | Open since 7 June 2018 |
| Kubara Walk (Gubara Pools Walk) | Open | ||
| Nanguluwurr Art Site Walk | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| Barrk Bush Walk | Closed | Site temporarily closed, more details coming soon | |
| Djarradjin (Muirella Park) Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | Open since 1 June 2018 |
| Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) Campground | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | Open since 1 June 2018 |
| Bubba Walk | Closed | Site cleanup | |
| 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 | Open since 21 May 2018 | |
| 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 | Open since 4 June 2018 | |
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Campground 2 (tents) | Open | ||
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Billabong Walk | Open | Open since 11 June 2018 | |
| Kungardun (Gungardun) Walk | Open | ||
| Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) Campground | Open | Camping fees apply | Open since 1 June 2018 |
| Jim Jim and Twin Falls region | |||
| Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmalam) | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | Open since 9 June 2018 |
| Twin Falls | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open mid July |
| Twin Falls Boat Cruise | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open mid July |
| Karnamarr (Garnamarr) Campground | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | Open since 8 June 2018 |
| Budjmi Lookout Walk | Closed | Forecast to open late June | |
| Barrkmalam (Barrk Marlam) Bush Walk | Open (!) | Day use only | |
| Twin Falls Plateau (Escarpment) Walk | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open mid July |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open late June |
| Mary River region | |||
| Gunlom | Open | Open since 27 April 2018 | |
| Maguk | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | Open since 28 May 2018 |
| Yurmikmik Walks | Open | ||
| Kambolgie Campground | Open | 4WD recommended | |
| 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 | Open since 8 June 2018 |
| Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only | Open since 4 May 2018 |
| Igoymarrwa (Ikoymarrawa) Rock Holes | Open (!) | Currently 4WD access only and day use only | |
| Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) | Closed | Site maintenance works | Forecast to open early July |
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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