WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY:
Ranger Guided Activcites are now available from Monday to Saturday throughout Kakadu! Look below to find out whats happening, when and where or check out our website to download a copy of the Weekly Activities!
PLEASE NOTE: Twin Falls is closed today due to rain overnight. Please also be careful on the Jim Jim Road as flash flooding can occur.
PLEASE NOTE:
Kakadu is a biodiversity hotspot and home to more than a third of Australia’s bird species. Reward yourself when joining Parks Australia and NT Birding Experts to celebrate the Top End’s diverse birdlife during Kakadu Bird Week 1-9 October, 2016.
There are special birding activities, events, products and prices on offer during Kakadu Bird Week (See the program and Kakadu’s website for details): http://www.parksaustralia.gov.au/kakadu/do/bird-week.html
Spaces are limited so register now.
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Bardedjilidji and the Sandstone River walking tracks will be closed from Saturday night (3rd Septmeber) until approximately midday on Monday 5th September. The tracks will be closed for urgent aerial feral animal control for visitor safety purposes.
- Due to extensive fire damage, Nawurlandja Lookout will remain closed until further notice
- Grader operator will be on the Red Lily Billabong, Bucket Billabong and Alligator Billabong roads. Please drive with caution and adhere signs
- For more detailed information, subscribe to our Kakadu newsletter
| 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 | Ranger Guided Walk: Tue 8am to 10am |
| Gungarre Walk | Open | |
| Red Lily Billabong | Open | 4WD required – Grader Operator on road. |
| Bucket Billabong | Open | 4WD required – Grader Operator on road. |
| Alligator Billabong | Open | 4WD required – Grader Operator on road. |
| 2 Mile Hole Billabong | Open | |
| 4 Mile Hole Billabong | Closed | Due to salvinia outbreak affecting 95% of the billabong, Four Mile Hole will be temporarily closed for remediation during 2016. Two Mile Hole will still be accessible. |
| West Alligator Head | Open | ECD (Emergency Call Device) currently out of order – ensure to take an Epirb or Satellite Phone for emergencies.
No Water Available. Must Take own water. Road is in good condition, loose gravel surface. please drive safely to conditions. |
| Jabiru region | ||
| Bowali Visitor Centre | Open | Visitor Centre and Tourist Information Services are open from 8am to 5pm daily.
Guided Cultural Activities: Tue 9:30 to 1pm and Fri 10:30am to 1:30pm Ranger Talk: Thur 1pm to 2pm |
| Bowali bike and walking track | Open | Ranger Guided Walk: Fri 8:30 to 10am (meet at Bowali Visitor Centre) |
| Illigadjarr Walk | Open | |
| Malabanjbanjdju Tent area | Open | Camping fees apply. |
| Malabanjbanjdju Caravan area | Open | Camping fees apply. |
| Burdulba Campground | Open | Camping fees apply. |
| East Alligator region | ||
| Ubirr | Open | From 8:30am until sunset. Ranger Guided Walk: Tue, Wed and Fri 9:30 to 11:30am |
| Magela Creek (road to Ubirr) | Open | |
| Cahills Crossing | Open | |
| Manngarre rainforest walk | Open | Partly open |
| Bardedjilidji walk | Open | Temporary Closure from Saturday Night 3rd – Monday 5th September 2016 Ranger Guided Walk:Thurs 8:30-10:30am |
| Sandstone & river bush walk | Open | Temporary Closure from Saturday Night 3rd – Monday 5th September 2016 |
| Merl Campground | Open | Campground 2 is OPEN
Ranger Guided Activity: Mon 1 to 3pm Ranger Guided Activity: Thurs 11 to 1 pm |
| Nourlangie region | ||
| Nourlangie | Open | Ranger Guided Rock Art Talks: Mon, Wed and Fri 9am to 11am. |
| Nawurlandja Lookout walk | Closed | Closed until further notice due to extensive fire damage. |
| Anbangbang Billabong walk | Open | Now Open as from 02/09/2016 |
| Gubara Pools walk | Open | Day use only. Crocodiles can move into this areas at any time. Please call Bowali Visitor Centre on 08 8938 1120 to report any sightings. |
| Nanguluwur art site walk | Open | Ranger Guided Walk: Thur 8am to 10:30am |
| Barrk bushwalk | Open | |
| Muirella Park Campground | Open | Camping fees apply. |
| Sandy Billabong Campground | Open | 4WD required. Camping fees apply. |
| Bubba walk | Open | |
| Mirrai Lookout walk | Open | . |
| Yellow Water region | ||
| Yellow Water Boardwalk | Open | |
| Yellow Water Road | Open | |
| Yellow Water boat ramp | Open | Yellow Waters boat cruise shuttle departs from Cooinda Lodge please visit the reception desk at the lodge. |
| Home Billabong walk | Closed | Seasonal closure as of 21/12/14. |
| Home Billabong boat ramp | Open | |
| Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Open | Hours – Open daily from 9am – 5pm |
| Mardugal Campground 1 (Caravan) | Open | Camping fees apply. |
| Mardugal Campground 2 (Tent) | Open | Camping fees apply. |
| Mardugal Billabong Walk | Open | |
| Gun-gardun Walk | Open | |
| Jim Jim Billabong Campground | Open | Camping fees apply. |
| Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls region | ||
| Jim Jim Falls | Open | 4WD only. Crocodiles can move into the area at any time. Please call Bowali Visitor Centre on 08 8938 1120 to report any sightings. |
| Twin Falls | Closed | Twin Falls Gorge Boat Shuttle tickets $12.50 per person (over 16) CASH ONLY at site, and can be purchased at Bowali Visitor Centre. Jim Jim Crossing is currently 0.8m deep. ACCESS IS STRICTLY HIGH CLEARENCE 4WD VEHICLE WITH SNORKEL ONLY. Estaurine Crocodiles are present in this area, please adhere to all crocodile warning signs and do not swim. |
| Garnamarr Camp Ground | Open |
Camping fees apply
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| Budjmi Lookout Walk | Open | |
| Barrk Marlam Bushwalk | Open | |
| Twin Falls Plateau Walk | Open | |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | Open | |
| Mary River region | ||
| Gunlom | Open | Ranger Guided Talk: Mon and Fri 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Ranger Guided Walk: Tue and Sat 8:30 am to 10:00 am Crocodiles can move into the area at anytime. Please call Bowali Visitor Centre on 08 89381120 to report any sightings. |
| Maguk | Open | 4WD only
Crocodiles can move into the area at any time. Please call Bowali Visitor Centre on 08 8938 1120 to report any sightings. |
| Yurmikmik Walks | Open | |
| Kambolgie Campground | Open |
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| Bukbukluk Lookout | Open | |
| Gungurul Campground | Open | |
| Gungurul Lookout & River Walk | Open | |
| Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) | Open | 4WD Only. Access into this area by permit. To download an application, please visit: http://www.environment.gov.au/resource/access-jarrangbarnmi-koolpin-gorge |
| Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area | Open | 4WD required |
| 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 |
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Kakadu National Park road access report 