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

All permits are exhausted (Includes day use, camping and or bushwalking) for Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) during June, July, and August 2021.

Safety advice

• Roadworks in various locations along the Kakadu Highway. Please slow down and heed all directions and signage.
• Park rangers will be conducting regular roadside fauna surveys along Arnhem Hwy, Kakadu Hwy and Oenpelli Road until mid-June. Please approach the slow-driving and frequently stopping vehicle with caution and overtake only when safe.

Access and maintenance information

• The closure advice for the East Alligator (Erre) region following the recent passing of senior Murrwan-Uringangk traditional owner Nakangila Banggalang has been revised.
  
  At the request of the traditional owners of the East Alligator (Erre) region, the Oenpelli Road, including Cahills Crossing and the upstream and downstream boat ramps have now reopened.
  
  Access will remain closed to Ubirr, Merl campground and all walks in the area, including Manngarre Rainforest, Bardedjilidji walk, and River and Sandstone (Badbong Wodjmeng) walks, until further notice.

• The Guluyambi Cruise departs from the East Alligator River upstream boat ramp, contact kctres@kakadu.net.au for more information and to book.

• No fuel available at Mary River Roadhouse. Nearest fuel stops Jabiru, Cooinda and Pine Creek.​​​​​​