Kakadu’s infrastructure is being upgraded, with exciting new and improved experiences on the way.

Upgraded and enhanced amenities, campgrounds, walking tracks, roads and boat ramps will offer new tourism opportunities, improved safety and better access for community, visitors and staff.

Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and allow a little more time for their journey, while construction and roadworks are underway to avoid delays in accessing sites.

Find out more about the projects below.

East Alligator upstream boat ramp upgrade

Project status: In planning stage

Delivery timeframe: To be advised

Region: East Alligator (Erre)

The installation of access ramps, barriers and pontoons will improve safety at East Alligator, providing better access for visitors and community wanting to visit East Alligator by boat.

Gunlom campground improvements

Project status: In progress

Delivery timeframe: Expected completion September 2025

Region: Mary River

Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems. The project will also improve campground accessibility and facilities for all visitors.

Karnamarr campground improvements

Project status: In planning stage

Delivery timeframe: Expected completion September 2025

Region: Jim Jim & Twin Falls

Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems. The project will also improve campground accessibility and facilities for all visitors.

Mardukal 1 and 2 campground improvements

Project status: In progress

Delivery timeframe: Expected completion September 2025

Region: Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba)

Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems. The project will also improve campground accessibility and facilities for all visitors.

Merl campground improvements

Project status: In planning stage

Delivery timeframe: Expected completion September 2025

Region: East Alligator (Erre)

Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems. The project will also improve campground accessibility and facilities for all visitors.

Muirella Park campground improvements

Project status: In planning stage

Delivery timeframe: Expected completion September 2025

Region: Burrungkuy (Nourlangie)

Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems. The project will also improve campground accessibility and facilities for all visitors.

Northern Information Bay water infrastructure improvements

Project status: In progress

Delivery timeframe: Expected completion September 2025

Region: South Alligator

Water infrastructure upgrades at the Northern Information Bay Day use facility will provide safe and secure water resources through upgraded infrastructure for bore water and modernisation of bore monitoring systems.

South Alligator boat ramp upgrades

Project status: In planning stage

Delivery timeframe: To be advised

Region: South Alligator

The installation of access ramps, barriers and pontoons will improve safety at South Alligator, providing better access for visitors and community wanting to visit South Alligator by boat.

Twin Falls boardwalk and day use area

Project status: In planning stage

Delivery timeframe: Expected completion 2026

Region: Jim Jim & Twin Falls

Twin Falls will feature new elevated boardwalks and walkways providing unparalleled views of the gorge and its 150-metre-high waterfalls. Upgraded picnic areas and shade, amenities, signage and additional parking will be revitalised, improving visitor facilities.

Ubirr safety upgrades

Project status: In progress

Delivery timeframe: Timeframes to be advised following contractor appointment

Region: East Alligator (Erre)

Enhanced visitor experience at this culturally significant site through improved walkways, handrails, lighting and interesting new wayfinding and signage, allowing community and visitors to interact with some of the world’s most outstanding rock art.

Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre upgrades

Project status: In planning stage

Delivery timeframe: To be advised

Region: Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba)

New shade structures are to be constructed at the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre to support women’s and men’s cultural activities and presentations.

West Alligator Head campground improvements

Project status: In progress

Delivery timeframe: Expected completion September 2025

Region: South Alligator

Significant improvements to water infrastructure providing safe and secure water resources with upgraded bore infrastructure and modernisation of monitoring systems.

Yellow Water boardwalk upgrade

Project status: In planning stage

Delivery timeframe: Staged approach commencing in 2025

Region: Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba)

Upgrades will improve safety and accessibility by widening the boardwalk, providing additional signage, shade and seating and improving the boat ramp facilities.

Yurmikmik upgrades

Project status: In progress

Delivery timeframe: Expected completion August 2025

Region: Mary River

Walking track enhancements, upgrades to the existing carpark and entry way will improve accessibility, visitor experience and safety. Pedestrian bridges over minor waterways will ensure year-round access.