Kakadu Access Report

Road damage including a large potholes along sections of the Arnhem Highway. Road users are advised to exercise caution and monitor conditions closely. For current conditions, check the official NT Road Report

Road damage including a large potholes along sections of the Kakadu Highway. Road users are advised to exercise caution and monitor conditions closely. For current conditions, check the official NT Road Report

Seasonal closure

The picnic areas at Anbangbang are open. The billabong loop walk will remain closed until further notice due to continuing high water levels. Gates open at 7am and close at 7pm daily. 

Closed at the request of Traditional Owners

Water levels are still holding and assessments are continuing. 

Gates open at 7am and close at 7pm daily. 

Gates open at 7am and close at 7pm daily. 

Water levels remain high and assessments are continuing. Water levels will be reassessed at the end of June. 

Water levels are too high and there is a high crocodile risk. Site to be reassessed at the end of June. 

Water levels are receding and site preparatoins have commenced. Targeted to open early to mid July. 

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.

There is water over the road at Magela Creek and motorists are advised to take care and drive to conditions.

There is water over the road at Magela Creek and motorists are advised to take care and drive to conditions.

There is water over the road at Magela Creek and motorists are advised to take care and drive to conditions.

Open 9 am - 5 pm 

All year access

OPEN

Closed due to high water levels.

Open 

The Barrk Marlam walk will be closed for 2026. For more information visit Jim Jim and Twin Falls area to remain closed in 2026.

Water levels in the area remain high limiting safe access. 

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 will be closed for 2026. For more information visit Jim Jim and Twin Falls area to remain closed in 2026.

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 will be closed for 2026. For more information visit Jim Jim and Twin Falls area to remain closed in 2026.

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.

Access to Gunlom Road is for high clearance 4WD vehicles only. There is strictly no access or swimming in the bottom Gunlom plunge pool.

Seasonal closure.

4WD access only to lower Ikoymarrwa waterfall plunge pool

Target opening mid-July. Roadworks have been completed from Gimbat Road to the Flying Fox crossing. Roadworks on Koolpin Road underway and nearing completion. Site preparations are continuing including installing a new Emergency Call Device (ECD) as previous ECD was washed away during flooding.

4WD high-clearance vehicle access only.

Site preparations, road repairs, and crocodile management activities are continuing. Further updates will be provided as the target opening date in July is confirmed. 

Boulder Creek carpark (carpark one) and toilet facilities are now open.

Aerial assessments confirm water levels remain high and significate road repairs are anticipated. Target opening is late July.

Aerial assessments confirm water levels remain high and significate road repairs are anticipated. Target opening is late July.

Two Mile and Four Mile turnoff area is still too wet for safe vehicle access. Water levels near the billabong remain high, creating a risk of visitors becoming bogged, with limited opportunities to safely turn around or reverse out once committed to the track. Site will be reassessed in early July. Target opening is August.

Seasonal closure. Water levels remain high, increasing crocodile risk. Targeted opening in early to mid July.

Currently inaccessible with water continuing to hold across sections of the road and significant washouts identified throughout the area. Based on current conditions, the site is expected to open in August, subject to ongoing site and safety assessments. Roadworks are underway. 

Two Mile and Four Mile turnoff area is still too wet for safe vehicle access. Water levels near the billabong remain high, creating a risk of visitors becoming bogged, with limited opportunities to safely turn around or reverse out once committed to the track. Site will be reassessed in early July. Target opening is August.

Closed until further notice due to road inaccessibility

Typically open all year. Crocodiles may be present. Exercise caution

Typically open all year. Crocodiles may be present. Exercise caution

Target opening is July. Water levels need to recede further to reduce risk of crocodile interactions. Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) campground access road roadworks have been completed. Site preparations are continuing.

Target opening is July. Water levels need to recede further to reduce risk of crocodile interactions. Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) campground access road roadworks have been completed. Site preparations are continuing.

Target opening is July. Water levels need to recede further to reduce risk of crocodile interactions. Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) campground access road roadworks have been completed. Site preparations are continuing.

Typically open all year

Seasonal closure. Water levels remain high and assessments are continuing.

Typically open all year

Boat cruise typically operates all year-round. Please contact reservations@yellowwater.com.au for tour bookings and departure times

Target opening is early July. Water levels need to recede at least 0.5 metres to reduce risk of crocodile interactions.