Kakadu Access Report

Motor Car Falls carpark closure

As part of the upgrades to Yurmikmik, the Motor Car Falls carpark will be closed from Monday 26 May until Monday 14 July.

Motor Car Falls will remain open during these works, with access being provided via the Boulder Creek carpark and existing walking tracks.

Gunlom to open on 31 May

Visitors will be able to access the site and the Gunlom campground from 8 am on Saturday 31 May. If the campground reaches capacity, the nearest alternative is Kambolgie campground.

Cahills Crossing has opened and is classified as impassable

High clearance 4WD access at low tide and trucks with an 8-ton limit only to cross.

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.

Ubirr is open

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.

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.