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

Maguk open

Waterfall and plunge pool are now open.

Jim Jim Falls open

We’re excited to share that Jim Jim Falls is now open. With its fantastic waterfall and enormous cliffs, Jim Jim is a must-see for anyone visiting Kakadu. 

We look forward to welcoming visitors back to these incredible sites.

Gunlom open

Gunlom is open. For safety reasons, swimming is not permitted in the lower waterhole, with fencing and clear signage in place.

Gunlom campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and the on-site campground manager will collect the camping fees. Visitors to the campground are advised to bring their own drinking water as potable water is not available at the campground.

Permits

Overnight/off track bushwalking permits are limited each year, with various locations subject to monthly capacity. There are currently no permits available for the 2025 season.

Please contact the permits team on kakadu.permits@dcceew.gov.au to be added to the waitlist in the event of a cancellation, email enquiries and permit applications submissions are actioned on a first come first served basis.

Notes

The NT Parks Pass is not valid in Kakadu National Park. Please purchase your Kakadu Park Pass online or visit the Bowali Visitor Centre.

There are 2 small shopping hubs at Cooinda and Jabiru. There is no shop or fuel at Mary River Roadhouse. The nearest fuel is available at Pine Creek, Cooinda or Jabiru.

Visitor siteStatusComments
Main Roads
Arnhem HighwayOpenDrive with care
Kakadu HighwayOpen
Old Jim Jim RoadOpenHigh clearance 4WD vehicles only
Burrungkuy (Nourlangie)
Anbangbang Billabong walkOpen
Barrk sandstone walkClosedClosed at the request of Traditional Owners
Bubba wetlands walkClosedOpening in 2025 dry season
Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art siteOpenAll year access. Gates open at 7 am and close at 7 pm daily 
Djarradjin (Muirella Park) campgroundOpen
Kubara pools walk (Gubara pools walk)Open4WD recommended
Mirray (Mirrai) lookout walkOpenAll year access
Nanguluwurr art site walkOpenAll year access. 4WD recommended
Nawurlandja lookout walkOpenAll year access. Gates open at 7 am and close at 7 pm daily
Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) campgroundClosedOpening in 2025 dry season
East Alligator (Erre)
Badbong Wodjmeng sandstone river walkClosedOpening in 2025 dry season
Bardedjilidji walkOpen
Cahills CrossingOpen, but beware of risks
Downstream boat rampOpen
Manngarre rainforest walkClosedOpening in 2025 dry season
Merl campgroundOpen
Oenpelli Road (at Magela Creek)Open
Ubirr rock art siteOpen
Upstream boat rampOpen
Jabiru
Bowali Visitor CentreOpenOpen 8 am to 5 pm daily
Bowali trackOpenAll year access
Burdulba campgroundOpen
Malabanjbanjdju caravan campingOpen
Malabanjbanjdju tent campingOpen
Yilikadjarr walkClosedOpening in 2025 dry season
Jim Jim & Twin Falls
Barrk Marlam walkOpenOpen 6.30am Saturday 12th July 2025
Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge)Open4WD vehicle access ONLY
Budjmi lookout walkOpen6.30am Saturday 12th July 2025
Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmallam)OpenOpening 6.30 am, Saturday 12 July
Karnamarr (Garnamarr) campgroundOpenOpening 5 pm on Friday, 11 July
Twin Falls gorgeClosedClosed in 2025 due to infrastructure upgrades. Reopening in dry season 2026
Twin Falls plateau (escarpment) walkOpen
Mary River
Bukbukluk lookoutOpen
Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs)ClosedClosed
Gungurul campgroundOpen
Gungurul lookout and river walkOpen
GunlomOpen4WD recommended
Guratba/Gimbat day use areaOpen
Igoymarrwa (Ikoymarrwa) rock holesOpen4WD access only to lower Ikoymarrwa waterfall plunge pool
Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge)ClosedOpening in 2025 dry season 
Kambolgie campgroundOpenCamping fees apply
MagukOpen
Yurmikmik walksOpenMotor Car Falls and Boulder Creek are open. On-site signage will let you know to park at Motor Car carpark or Boulder Creek carpark during upgrades
South Alligator
Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju)ClosedOpening in 2025 dry season
Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa)ClosedOpening in 2025 dry season
Four Mile Hole BillabongClosedOpening in 2025 dry season
Kungarre walkClosedOpening in 2025 dry season
Mamukala wetlandsOpenPlease remain on pathway leading to the birdhide
Red Lily Billabong (Djunda)ClosedOpening in 2025 dry season
South Alligator boat ramp and picnic areaOpen
Two Mile Hole BillabongOpen4WD only
Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head)ClosedCurrently closed
Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba)
Home Billabong boat rampOpen, but beware of risksWater levels in carpark still high. Please be aware of croc risk and take precautions
Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) campgroundOpen
Jim Jim Billabong boat rampOpen
Kungardun (Gungardun) walkOpen
Mardukal Billabong boat rampOpen
Mardukal Billabong walkOpen
Mardukal campground one (caravans)Open
Mardukal campground two (tents)Open
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural CentreOpenOpen 9 am to 5 pm daily
Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat CruiseOpenPlease contact reservations@yellowwater.com.au for all tour bookings and departure times. Boat cruise operates all year-round and passengers are to meet at Cooinda Lodge Bus Stop 20 minutes prior to cruise departure.
Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) boardwalkOpen
Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) boat rampOpen

Park Opening Plan

Throughout the year, Kakadu’s landscapes undergo dramatic seasonal changes. The Park Opening Plan outlines what we do to open visitor sites after the wet season, how we communicate and why we may need to close sites.

Steps to opening a site

At the end of the wet season, there are 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
Site temporarily closed Closed Site closed due to events beyond Kakadu's control. For example: flooding, bushfires, roadworks or extreme weather.
Preliminary site assessment Closed Inspect the site and plan upcoming works.
Site maintenance works Closed Initial cleanup, road repairs, early dry season burning, feral animal and weed control.
Site cleanup Closed Cleaning and maintenance of visitor facilities, walking tracks and signage.
Crocodile trapping and surveys Closed Crocodile trap installation and monitoring.
Infrastructure installation Closed Followed by Park Manager approval and site opening.
Open, but beware of risks Open* Possible risks include: road conditions, fire management and ongoing maintenance work.
Site open Open Conditions are good. Any site specific advice will be noted.

More information

For more information about Kakadu National Park, contact the Bowali Visitor Centre on (08) 8938 1120.