Kakadu Access Report
This Access Report was last updated on 28 Aug 2026, 10:37 am (Darwin local time).
The Kakadu Access Report provides daily updates on the status of key visitor sites throughout Kakadu National Park.
Please visit the NT Government Road Report for more information about the surrounding region.
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For the most up-to-date information, contact the Bowali Visitor Centre on (08) 8938 1120 during operating hours.
Latest news
Visitor site and road updates
Maintenance crews are undertaking road repairs at the Kakadu entrance on the Arnhem Highway. Please follow traffic management directions and monitor the NT Road Report for the lastest updates.
Maguk is open to visitors.
Maguk is a designated crocodile management zone. Crocodile management activities are ongoing to reduce the risk of saltwater crocodiles entering this area; however, they are known to enter undetected at any time. Enter the water at your own risk.
Please report any saltwater crocodile sightings within the Maguk plunge pool or creek system to the Bowali Visitor Centre on (08) 8938 1120.
Traffic management will be in place on the road to Maguk so please follow all signage and drive to conditions.
Four Mile Hole Billabong is open. Access is via Two Mile Hole Road, with traffic management in place up until the Four Mile Hole turnoff. Please follow all signage and reduced speed limit directions.
Two Mile Hole Billabong will not be accessible this year due to roadworks.
Kungarre Walk remains closed due to high water levels and a crocodile in the billabong, with a revised target reopening of the site in early September.
Access to Gunlom is for high clearance 4WD vehicles only and road users are encouraged to drive to conditions.
There is strictly no access or swimming in the bottom Gunlom plunge pool with crocodile management activities continuing. Visitors are asked to strictly adhere to safety signage and stay within the fenced areas. Area will be monitored by Kakadu staff to ensure the safety of visitors.
We encourage visitors and commercial tourism operators to report any risk-taking behaviours or Saltwater crocodile sitings in the area to, Kakadu staff or the campground manager immediately. We want everyone to enjoy the site safely and respectfully.
Bowali Visitor Centre Operating Hours
Wet season (November - March): 10 am - 4 pm.
Dry season (April - October): 9 am - 5 pm.
Parks Pass
The NT Parks Visitor Pass is not valid in Kakadu National Park. Please purchase your Kakadu Park Pass online or visit the Bowali Visitor Centre.
Facilities
There is a supermarket in Jabiru and an additional store at Cooinda. There is no shop or fuel at Mary River Roadhouse. Fuel is available at Pine Creek, Cooinda or Jabiru.
Map of visitor sites
Open
Open with risks
Closed
All open and closed visitor sites
| Visitor site | Status | Target opening date (weather permitting) and comments |
|---|---|---|
| Main Roads | ||
| Arnhem Highway | Open | |
| Kakadu Highway | Open | |
| Old Jim Jim Road | Open | 4WD access only Maximum GVM 4.5 Tonne, Light Vehicles Only. |
| Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) | ||
| Anbangbang Billabong walk | Open | Gates are open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. |
| Barrk sandstone walk | Closed | Closed at the request of Traditional Owners |
| Bubba wetlands walk | Open with risks | Restrictions in place Walking track partially open. Signs are in place at both ends of the walking track advising of soft surface conditions. Visitors should use caution and comply with all signage. |
| Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock art site | Open | Gates open at 7am and close at 7pm daily. |
| Djarradjin (Muirella Park) Billabong | Open | |
| Djarradjin (Muirella Park) campground | Open | |
| Kubara pools walk (Gubara pools walk) | Open | |
| Mirray (Mirrai) lookout walk | Open | |
| Nanguluwurr art site walk | Open | |
| Nawurlandja lookout walk | Open | Gates open at 7am and close at 7pm daily. |
| Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) campground | Open | |
| East Alligator (Erre) | ||
| Badbong Wodjmeng sandstone river walk | Closed | Water levels are too high and there is a high crocodile risk. Site to be reassessed early August. |
| Bardedjilidji walk | Open | |
| Cahills Crossing | Open with risks | Water remains over the crossing and levels may change rapidly. Check access conditions before travelling and exercise caution at all times. Please monitor the Road Report NT for the latest updates. |
| Cahills Crossing viewing platform | Open | |
| Downstream boat ramp | Open | |
| Manngarre rainforest walk | Closed | |
| Merl campground | Open | |
| Oenpelli Road (at Magela Creek) | Open | Motorists are advised to take care and drive to conditions. |
| Ubirr rock art site | Open | |
| Upstream boat ramp | Open | |
| Jabiru | ||
| Bowali Visitor Centre | Open | Open 9 am - 5 pm |
| Bowali track | Open | |
| Burdulba campground | Open | |
| Malabanjbanjdju caravan camping | Open | |
| Malabanjbanjdju tent camping | Open | |
| Yilikadjarr walk | Closed | |
| Jim Jim & Twin Falls | ||
| Barrk Marlam walk | Closed | The Barrk Marlam walk will be closed for 2026. For more information visit Jim Jim and Twin Falls area to remain closed in 2026. |
| Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) | Open | 4WD access only 4WD vehicles essential. A permit is required to bushwalk or camp. Please contact kakadu.permits@dcceew.gov.au for more information. |
| Budjmi lookout walk | Closed | The Budjmi lookout walk will be closed for 2026. For more information visit Jim Jim and Twin Falls area to remain closed in 2026. |
| Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmallam) | Closed | Jim Jim Falls will be closed for 2026. For more information visit Jim Jim and Twin Falls area to remain closed in 2026. |
| Karnamarr (Garnamarr) campground | Closed | Karnamarr campground will be closed for 2026. For more information visit Jim Jim and Twin Falls area to remain closed in 2026. |
| Twin Falls gorge | Closed | Twin Falls gorge will be closed for 2026. For more information visit Jim Jim and Twin Falls area to remain closed in 2026. |
| Twin Falls plateau (escarpment) walk | Closed | The Twin Falls plateau (escarpment) walk will be closed for 2026. For more information visit Jim Jim and Twin Falls area to remain closed in 2026. |
| Mary River | ||
| Bukbukluk lookout | Open | |
| Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) | Closed | |
| Gungurul campground | Open | |
| Gungurul lookout and river walk | Open | |
| Gunlom | Open with risks | Access to Gunlom Road is for high clearance 4WD vehicles only. There is strictly no access or swimming in the bottom Gunlom plunge pool. |
| Guratba/Gimbat day use area | Open | |
| Igoymarrwa (Ikoymarrwa) rock holes | Open | 4WD access only to lower Ikoymarrwa waterfall plunge pool |
| Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) | Open | Access by permit only. Contact kakadu.permits@dcceew.gov.au. All permit holders are required to carry an emergency communication device, such as a satellite phone or personal locator beacon while visiting the site. |
| Kambolgie campground | Open with risks | 4WD high-clearance vehicle access only. |
| Maguk | Open with risks | Crocodile management activities are ongoing to reduce the risk of saltwater crocodiles. Enter the water at your own risk. Please report any saltwater crocodile sightings to the Bowali Visitor Centre on (08) 8938 1120. Traffic management will be in place on the road to Maguk so please follow all signage and drive to conditions. |
| Yurmikmik walks | Open | Boulder Creek carpark (carpark one) and toilet facilities are now open. |
| South Alligator | ||
| Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju) | Open with risks | 4WD access only Access is currently limited to high clearance 4WD vehicles only, with significant water remaining on and around some sections of the tracks. Please drive to the conditions, and remain aware of crocodile risks around waterways. Access from Old Jim Jim Road remains closed at this time. |
| Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa) | Open with risks | 4WD access only Access is currently limited to high clearance 4WD vehicles only, with significant water remaining on and around some sections of the tracks. Please drive to the conditions, and remain aware of crocodile risks around waterways. Access from Old Jim Jim Road remains closed at this time. |
| Four Mile Hole Billabong | Open with risks | 4WD access only Access is via Two Mile Hole Road, with traffic management in place up until the Four Mile Hole turnoff. Please follow all signage and reduced speed limit directions. |
| Kungarre walk | Closed | Remains closed due to high water levels and a crocodile in the billabong, with a revised target reopening of the site in early September. |
| Mamukala wetlands | Open | |
| Red Lily Billabong (Djunda) | Open with risks | 4WD access only Access is currently limited to high clearance 4WD vehicles only, with significant water remaining on and around some sections of the tracks. Please drive to the conditions, and remain aware of crocodile risks around waterways. |
| South Alligator boat ramp and picnic area | Open | |
| Two Mile Hole Billabong | Closed | Two Mile Hole Billabong will not be accessible this year due to roadworks. |
| Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head) | Closed | Closed until further notice due to road inaccessibility |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) | ||
| Home Billabong | Open | Typically open all year. Crocodiles may be present. Exercise caution |
| Home Billabong boat ramp | Open | Typically open all year. Crocodiles may be present. Exercise caution |
| Jim Jim Billabong | Open | |
| Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) campground | Open | |
| Jim Jim Billabong boat ramp | Open | |
| Kungardun (Gungardun) walk | Open | |
| Mardukal Billabong | Open | Typically open all year |
| Mardukal Billabong boat ramp | Open | |
| Mardukal Billabong walk | Open | |
| Mardukal campground one (caravans) | Open | |
| Mardukal campground two (tents) | Open | |
| Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre | Open | |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Billabong | Open | Typically open all year |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Cruise | Open | Boat cruise typically operates all year-round. Please contact reservations@yellowwater.com.au for tour bookings and departure times |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) boardwalk | Open with risks | Access to the pontoon is open. The extended walk beyond the pontoon remains closed. |
| Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) boat ramp | Open | |
Sites open all year
These sites are usually open all year round. They can still be impacted by weather and other events, so please see the list of all open and closed visitor sites for up-to-date status and details:
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. |
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