Kakadu National Park Road and Access Report- 27th of November 2017

PLEASE NOTE:

This road report is now longer in use please visit https://parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/access/ for all the current information.

 

Visitor site Status Comment Expected to reopen
Main roads
Arnhem Highway OPEN
Kakadu Highway OPEN
Old Jim Jim Road CLOSED
South Alligator region
Mamukala wetlands OPEN Follow walking track markers
Gungarre Walk OPEN Follow walking track markers 
Red Lily Billabong OPEN
  • Barringtonia creek crossing is currently 0.4 meters, 4WD vehicles essential.
23/06/2017
Bucket Billabong OPEN High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only 23/06/2017
Alligator Billabong OPEN High clearance 4WD with vehicle snorkel only 23/06/2017
2 Mile Hole Billabong OPEN 4WD vehicles essential 8/06/2017
4 Mile Hole Billabong OPEN 4WD vehicles essential
 6/07/2017
West Alligator Head CLOSED Due to seasonal flooding in the area.  24/09/2018
Jabiru region
Bowali Visitor Centre OPEN Visitor Centre and Tourist Information Services are open from 8am to 5pm daily.  
Bowali bike and walking track OPEN
Illigadjarr Walk OPEN
 
Malabanjbanjdju Tent area OPEN Camping fees apply (cash only). No bookings required  5/05/2017
Malabanjbanjdju Caravan area OPEN Camping fees apply (cash only). No bookings required  19/05/2017
Burdulba Campground OPEN Camping fees apply (cash only).  No bookings required  27/05/2017
East Alligator region
Ubirr OPEN  Track maintenance please follow signage  24/6/2017
Magela Creek (road to Ubirr) OPEN 0.2 metres over the road.

0.2 metres at the “S” bends

Cahills Crossing CLOSED Crossing is at 1.9 metres and rising we advise do not attempt to cross.
Manngarre rain-forest walk OPEN Follow walking track markers  14/06/2017
Bardedjilidji walk OPEN Follow walking track markers
Sandstone & river bush walk OPEN Follow walking track markers
 
09/08/2017
Merl Campground OPEN Camping fees apply (cash only).  No bookings required
Nourlangie region
Nourlangie (Burrungkuy) OPEN Follow walking track markers  27/09/2017
Nawurlandja Lookout walk OPEN Follow walking track markers 
Anbangbang Billabong walk CLOSED Due to seasonal flooding in the area.  
Gubara Pools walk OPEN 4WD recommended. Day use only
Nanguluwur art site walk OPEN 
Barrk bush walk
CLOSED Due to weather (high temperatures exceeding to its highest point in coming weeks)  
Muirella Park Campground OPEN Camping fees apply (cash only).  No bookings required
Sandy Billabong Campground CLOSED Due to seasonal flooding in the area.
Bubba walk CLOSED  Due to feral animal control measures until further notice
Mirrai Lookout walk OPEN  Steep walk up stairs for 1 km
Yellow Water region
Yellow Water Boardwalk OPEN  
 9/06/2017
Yellow Water Road OPEN    9/06/2017
Yellow Water boat ramp OPEN Yellow Water cruises are operating from Cooinda Lodge – call 89791500.  9/06/2017
Home Billabong walk CLOSED Due to feral animal control measures until further notice
Home Billabong boat ramp OPEN
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre OPEN Opening hours are from 9am – 3pm until the 25th of March 2018
Mardugal Campground 1 (Caravan) CLOSED  Due to seasonal flooding in the area.
Mardugal Campground 2 (Tent) OPEN Camping fees apply (cash only). No bookings required
 
Mardugal Billabong Walk CLOSED Closed due to seasonal flooding in the area.  
Gungardun Walk OPEN
Jim Jim Billabong Campground CLOSED Closed due to seasonal flooding in the area.
Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls region
Jim Jim Falls CLOSED Seasonal closure Sunday 5th of November 2017

Due to seasonal flooding in the area.

 29/09/2018
Twin Falls CLOSED Seasonal closure Sunday 5th of November 2017

Due to seasonal flooding in the area.

12/08/2018
Garnamarr Camp Ground CLOSED Seasonal closure Monday 6th of November 2017

Due to seasonal flooding in the area.

 16/06/2018
Budjmi Lookout Walk CLOSED Seasonal closure Monday 6th of November 2017

Due to seasonal flooding in the area.

12/08/2018
Barrk Marlam Bush walk
CLOSED Due to seasonal flooding in the area.
Twin Falls Plateau Walk CLOSED  Due to seasonal flooding in the area. 15/10/2018
Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) CLOSED Seasonal closure Sunday 5th of November 2017.

Due to seasonal flooding in the area.

18/7/2018
Mary River region
Gunlom CLOSED Closed due to seasonal flooding
Maguk CLOSED Closed due to seasonal flooding 
Yurmikmik Walks OPEN
 
Kambolgie Campground OPEN Camping fees apply (cash only). No bookings required
Bukbukluk Lookout OPEN
Gungurul Campground OPEN  Camping fees apply (cash only). No bookings required
Gungurul Lookout & River Walk OPEN
Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) CLOSED Seasonal closure Sunday 5th of November 2017

Due to seasonal flooding in the area.

 16/06/2018
Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area OPEN 4WD recommended 
 17/06/2017
Ikoymarrwa Rock Holes OPEN 4WD recommended. Day use only.
Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) CLOSED Due to seasonal flooding in the area. 7/07/2017

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