Road And Access Report

Area Status Updated Additional Information
Arnhem Highway Open 27/01/12 Shallow water over the road at Scott's Creek at Corroboree. Please drive with care.
Old Darwin Road Closed 05/01/12 Road is closed due to the effects of heavy rain and flooding of waterways including the South Alligator River crossing.
Kakadu Highway Open 17/12/11
East Alligator District
Ubirr Art Site Closed 24/01/12 Closed due to flooding over Magela Creek, however, visitors may contact Kakadu Cultural Tours for commercial touring arrangements of the Magela Creek and Ubirr on 1800 895 179.
Magela Creek (road to Ubirr) Impassable 26/01/12 Impassable due to flooding with 1.6m of water over the road.
Cahills Crossing Closed 25/01/12 Closed due to flooding with over 2m of fast flowing water over the crossing. Note: this measurement does not take into account the influence that tides can have on water levels or flow.
Merl Campground Closed 07/01/12 Due to seasonal conditions.
Manngarre Walk Closed 07/01/12 Due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Bardedjilidji Sandstone Walk Closed 05/01/12 Due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Sandstone & River Walk Closed 05/01/12 Due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Nourlangie District
Nawurlandja Lookout Open 05/05/11
Anbangbang Billabong Walk Closed 22/12/11 High water levels near the track present a crocodile risk.
Gubara Open 05/01/12 4WD only. Please drive with care. Heavy rain has caused washouts along this road.
Sandy Billabong Closed 22/12/11 High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Muirella Park Campground Closed 05/01/12 Due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Bubba Wetland Walk Closed 05/01/12 Due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Illigadjarr Walk Closed 05/01/12 Due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Burdulba Campground Closed 22/12/11 Campground is flooded. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Malabanjbandju Caravan Area Closed 22/12/11 Campground is flooded. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Malabanjbandju Tent Area Open 22/12/11
Sandstone Barrk Walk Open 22/12/11 Plan to depart as early as possible to avoid the heat of the day. Take enough water for each walker.
Nanguluwur Open 16/05/11
Mirrai Lookout Open 22/12/11
Nourlangie Rock Art Site Open 24/01/12 Shallow water is over the causeway when approaching Nourlangie Rock. Please drive with care.
South Alligator District
Mamukala Open 18/01/12 The 1km walk to the bird hide is currently accessible. The adjacent 3km Mamukala walk is closed due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Gungarre Walk Closed 26/01/12 Closed due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
West Alligator Head Closed 05/01/12 Road is closed due to flooding.
Red Lily Billabong Closed 05/01/12 Road is closed due to flooding.
Alligator Billabong Closed 05/01/12 Road is closed due to flooding.
2 Mile Hole Billabong Closed 05/01/12 Road is closed due to flooding.
4 Mile Hole Billabong Closed 05/01/12 Road is closed due to flooding.
Jim Jim District
Jim Jim Billabong Campground Closed 05/01/12 Access road is closed due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Yellow Waters Road Closed 03/01/12 Alternate access is via Home Billabong as the car park and boat ramp are flooded. Boat cruises are now departing from Home Billabong behind Cooinda.
Home Billabong Walk Closed 22/12/11 The walk is closed due to flooding.
Jim Jim Falls Closed 05/01/12 This area is flooded. Road is closed due to flooding. High water levels at this site also present a crocodile risk.
Garnamarr camp ground Closed 05/01/12 Road is closed due to the effects of heavy rain.
Jim Jim Day Use Area Closed 05/01/12 This area is flooded. Road is closed due to the effects of heavy rain. High water levels at this site also present a crocodile risk.
Twin Falls Closed 05/01/12 This area is flooded. Road is closed due to the flooding. High water levels at this site also present a crocodile risk.
Twin Falls Plateau Walk Closed 22/12/11 This area is flooded. Road is inaccessible due to the effects of heavy rain.
Gun-gardun Walk Open 24/11/11
Maguk Closed 05/01/12 This area is flooded. Road is closed due to the effects of heavy rain. High water levels at this site also present a crocodile risk.
Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) Closed 05/01/12 This area is flooded. Road is closed to the effects of heavy rain.
Barrk Marlam Bushwalk Closed 22/12/11 This area is flooded. Road is inaccessible due to the effects of heavy rain. High water levels at this site also present a crocodile risk.
Budjmi Lookout Walk Closed 22/12/11 This area is flooded. Road is inaccessible due to the effects of heavy rain.
Yellow Water Boardwalk Closed 22/12/11 The boardwalk is closed due to flooding.
Yellow Water Boat Ramp Closed 22/12/11 Alternate access is via Home Billabong as the car park and boat ramp are flooded. Boat users can still access Yellow Waters by launching at Home Billabong situated behind Cooinda, via a channel connecting the two.
Home Billabong Boat Ramp Open 22/12/11 Boat users can launch their boat from the Home Billabong boat ramp (situated behind Cooinda) to access Yellow Water. The channel between Home Billabong and Yellow Water is now deep enough to get through.
Mardugal Campground 1 (Caravan) Closed 22/12/11 High water levels present a crocodile risk. Cooinda and Gungurul offer the nearest caravan camping.
Mardugal Campground 2 (Tent) Open 22/12/11
Mardugal Billabong Walk Closed 27/01/12 Walking track is flooded. High water levels also present a crocodile risk.
Mary River District
Kambolgie Campground Open 29/12/11 4WD recommended.
Yurmikmik Walks Open 01/01/12 Leave this area with the onset of heavy rainfall, as it can lead to flash flooding of the Kambolgie Creek Crossing.
Gunlom Campground and Day Use Area Closed 22/12/11 Road is inaccessible due to the effects of heavy rain. High water levels at this site also present a crocodile risk.
Ikoymarrwa Rock Holes Open 22/12/11 4WD only. Day use only. No camping.
Bukbukluk Lookout Open 18/05/11
Gungurul Campground Open 18/05/11
Gungural Lookout & River Walk Open 18/05/11
Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) Closed 05/01/12 This area is flooded. Road is closed due to the effects of heavy rain. High water levels at this site also present a crocodile risk.
Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area Closed 05/01/12 Road is closed due to the heavy effects of rain.
Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) Closed 05/01/12 Road is closed due to the effects of heavy rain.