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Kakadu Access Report

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.

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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.

StepStatusDescription
Site temporarily closedClosedSite closed due to events beyond Kakadu's control. For example: flooding, bushfires, roadworks or extreme weather.
Preliminary site assessmentClosedInspect the site and plan upcoming works.
Site maintenance worksClosedInitial cleanup, road repairs, early dry season burning, feral animal and weed control.
Site cleanupClosedCleaning and maintenance of visitor facilities, walking tracks and signage.
Crocodile trapping and surveysClosedCrocodile trap installation and monitoring.
Infrastructure installationClosedFollowed by Park Manager approval and site opening.
Open, but beware of risksOpen*Possible risks include: road conditions, fire management and ongoing maintenance work.
Site openOpenConditions are good. Any site specific advice will be noted.

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