PLEASE NOTE:
Coming in via the south of the park along the Kakadu Highway and looking for passes? Great news, the Mary River Ranger station will now be selling Kakadu park passes, Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm. Pop in and say g’day to Lynn who can not only help you with your pass but also help you plan your travels around the park.
Great news Twin Falls is Open! Access by High-clearance 4WD with snorkel only as the Jim Jim creek crossing is currently 0.7m deep. To reach the base of the falls cruise up the gorge on the Twin falls boat shuttle and learn about the majesty of the site ($12.50 per adult)
- 4 Mile Hole is now open.
- The Red Lilly Track is now open, 4WD access only.
- Bilkbilkmi Graveside Gorge is now open. 4WD access only. Permit required to camp in the area
FREE ranger-guided activities EVERY DAY
- Guided walks, slide shows and cultural experiences.
- Connect with country and get a deeper understanding of Kakadu’s natural and cultural features.
- For details, contact Bowali Visitor Centre (08 8938 1120)
FREE cultural demonstrations now on!
Painting and weaving with local traditional artists.
Mon, Wed and Sat, 2 – 4pm, Merl campground.
Dry season burning has now commenced, please drive with caution smoke may be over the road in some areas.
| Area | Status | Additional Information |
| Main roads | ||
| Arnhem Highway | Open | |
| Kakadu Highway | Open | There have been buffalo sightings on the highway at the southern end of the park, please drive with care. |
| Old Jim Jim Road | Open | High clearance 4WD only. |
| South Alligator region | ||
| Mamukala wet lands | Open | |
| Gungarre Walk | Open | |
| Red Lily Billabong | Open | High clearance 4WD only. |
| Bucket Billabong | Open | High clearance 4WD only. |
| Alligator Billabong | Open | High clearance 4WD only. |
| 2 Mile Hole Billabong | Open | |
| 4 Mile Hole Billabong | Open | |
| West Alligator Head | Closed | Seasonal closure as of 12/12/14. |
| 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 | Closed | Seasonal closure as of 30/12/14. |
| Malabanjbanjdju Tent area | Open | |
| Malabanjbanjdju Caravan area | Open | . |
| Burdulba Campground | Open | |
| East Alligator region | ||
| Ubirr | Open | The Guluyambi cruise is operating; for more information call 1800525238. Ubirr is open from 8:30am until sunset. Please note bathrooms are being upgraded. One side will still be available. |
| Magela Creek (road to Ubirr) | Open | |
| Cahill’s Crossing | Open | Permits are required to enter Arnhemland. Please contact Northern Land Council and check tide times at http://tides.willyweather.com.au/print/nt/kakadu/east-alligator-river–cahills-crossing.html |
| Manngarre rainforest walk | Open | |
| Bardedjilidji walk | Open | |
| Sandstone & river bush walk | Open | |
| Merl Campground | Open | . |
| Nourlangie region | ||
| Nourlangie | Open | |
| Nawurlandja Lookout walk | Open | |
| Anbangbang Billabong walk | Open | |
| Gubara Pools walk | Open | Rangers have re-opened this area for walking. Swimming in the area is not permitted due to crocodile risk. |
| Nanguluwur art site walk | Open | |
| Barrk bushwalk | Open |
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| Muirella Park Campground | Open | |
| Sandy Billabong Campground | Open | |
| Bubba walk | Open | Part open. Please observe signs |
| Mirrai Lookout walk | Open | . |
| Yellow Water region | ||
| Yellow Water Boardwalk | Open | |
| Yellow Water Road | Open | |
| Yellow Water boat ramp | Open | |
| Home Billabong walk | Closed | Seasonal closure as of 21/12/14. |
| Home Billabong boat ramp | Open | |
| Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Open | Open daily from 9am to 5pm. |
| Mardugal Campground 1 (Caravan) | Open | |
| Mardugal Campground 2 (Tent) | Open | |
| Mardugal Billabong Walk | Open | |
| Gun-gardun Walk | Open | |
| Jim Jim Billabong Campground | Open | |
| Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls region | ||
| Jim Jim Falls | Open | 4WD only. Please drive with caution Grader will be carring out road works until further notice. |
| Twin Falls | Open | Access only by high clearance 4WD with snorkel. Jim Jim creek crossing 0.7m. |
| Garnamarr Camp Ground | Open | . |
| Budjmi Lookout Walk | Open | . |
| Barrk Marlam Bushwalk | Open | |
| Twin Falls Plateau Walk | Open | |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | Open | 4WD only. Permit required for camping in the area. |
| Mary River region | There have been buffalo sightings in the Mary River region, please drive with care. The Goymarr Roadhouse has now re-opened. | |
| Gunlom | Open | |
| Maguk | Open | 4WD Only. |
| Yurmikmik Walks | Open | Unsealed road, drive with caution. Please be aware of wildlife in the area. Seasonal burning in progress, please travel with caution. |
| Kambolgie Campground | Open | Unsealed road, drive with caution. Please be aware of wildlife in the area. |
| Bukbukluk Lookout | Open | |
| Gungurul Campground | Open | |
| Gungurul Lookout & River Walk | Open | |
| Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) | Open | Permit required. Visit http://www.environment.gov.au/resource/access-jarrangbarnmi-koolpin-gorge |
| Guratba/Gimbat Day UseArea | Open | |
| Ikoymarrwa Rock Holes | Open | 4WD only. Day use only. Crocodiles can move into the area at any time. Please call Bowali Visitor Centre on 08 8938 1120 to report any sightings. |
| Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) | Open |
Kakadu National Park road access report 