Kakadu Access Report
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
Seasonal changes
Opening hours of Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre are 9 am to 5 pm daily.
The Yellow Water cruise operates from Cooinda Lodge. For all departures, please use Cooinda carpark as the designated parking location.
Please contact reservations@yellowwater.com.au for all tour bookings and departure times of Yellow Waters cruise.
Exciting news, Ubirr has opened!
Visitors can access the Ubirr art site from 8.30 am until sunset.
Please note that vehicle access is limited to high-clearance 4WD vehicles only due to high water levels at Magela Creek.
For the latest access updates, check the Kakadu Access Report: https://kakadu.gov.au/access/
Permits
Overnight/off track bushwalking permits are limited each year, with various locations subjective 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.
Open
Open, but beware of risks
Closed
| Visitor site | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Main Roads | ||
| Arnhem Highway | Open | Drive with care |
| Kakadu Highway | Open | |
| Old Jim Jim Road | Closed | Closed due to flooding |
| Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) | ||
| Anbangbang Billabong walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Barrk sandstone walk | Closed | Closed at the request of Traditional Owners |
| Bubba wetlands walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site | Open | All year access. Gates open at 7 am and close at 7 pm daily |
| Djarradjin (Muirella Park) campground | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Kubara pools walk (Gubara pools walk) | Open | 4WD recommended |
| Mirray (Mirrai) lookout walk | Open | All year access |
| Nanguluwurr art site walk | Open | All year access. 4WD recommended |
| Nawurlandja lookout walk | Open | All year access. Gates open at 7 am and close at 7 pm daily |
| Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) campground | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| East Alligator (Erre) | ||
| Badbong Wodjmeng sandstone river walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Bardedjilidji walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Cahills Crossing | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Downstream boat ramp | Open | |
| Manngarre rainforest walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Merl campground | Open | |
| Oenpelli Road (at Magela Creek) | Open, but beware of risks | Water level at Magela Creek is at 0.6 metres and dropping. Road classified as impassable by NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (DLI). Access is allowed for high clearance 4WDs |
| Ubirr rock art site | Open, but beware of risks | Ubirr rock art site is now open to high clearance 4WD vehicles only. Visitors can access the Ubirr art site from 8.30 am until sunset. Please note that vehicle access is limited to high-clearance 4WD vehicles only due to high water levels at Magela Creek. |
| Upstream boat ramp | Open | |
| Jabiru | ||
| Bowali Visitor Centre | Open | Open 8 am to 5 pm daily |
| Bowali track | Open | All year access |
| Burdulba campground | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Malabanjbanjdju campground | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Yilikadjarr walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Jim Jim & Twin Falls | ||
| Barrk Marlam walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Budjmi lookout walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmallam) | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Karnamarr (Garnamarr) campground | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Twin Falls gorge | Closed | Closed in 2025 due to infrastructure upgrades. Reopening in dry season 2026 |
| Twin Falls plateau (escarpment) walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Mary River | ||
| Bukbukluk lookout | Open | |
| Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) | Closed | Closed |
| Gungurul campground | Open | |
| Gungurul lookout and river walk | Open | |
| Gunlom | Closed | Opening in May 2025 |
| Guratba/Gimbat day use area | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Igoymarrwa (Ikoymarrawa) rock holes | Open | 4WD access only to lower Ikoymarrwa waterfall plunge pool |
| Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Kambolgie campground | Open | Camping fees apply |
| Maguk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Yurmikmik walks | Open | MotorCar Falls and Boulder Creek are open. |
| South Alligator | ||
| Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju) | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa) | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Four Mile Hole Billabong | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Kungarre walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Mamukala wetlands | Open, but beware of risks | Water levels are still high.Please remain on pathway leading to the birdhide. |
| Red Lily Billabong (Djunda) | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| South Alligator boat ramp and picnic area | Open | |
| Two Mile Hole Billabong | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head) | Closed | Currently closed |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) | ||
| Home Billabong boat ramp | Open, but beware of risks | Water levels in carpark still high. Please be aware of croc risk and take precautions. |
| Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) campground | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Jim Jim Billabong boat ramp | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions |
| Kungardun (Gungardun) walk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Mardukal (Mardugal) Billabong walk | Closed | Closed for safety reasons |
| Mardukal (Mardugal) campground one (caravans) | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Mardukal (Mardugal) campground two (tents) | Open | |
| Mardukal Billabong boat ramp | Closed | Seasonal closure |
| Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Open | Open 9 am to 5 pm daily |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Cruise | Open | Please contact reservations@yellowwater.com.au for all tour bookings and departure times.Boat cruise passengers are to present at the Cooinda bus stop. |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) boardwalk | Closed | Opening in 2025 dry season |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) boat ramp | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions |
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.
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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.
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