Road And Access Report

Area Status Updated Additional Information
Arnhem Highway Open 16/05/12 Seasonal cool burning along the highway is scheduled. Drive with care as there may be smoke.
Old Darwin Road Closed 16/05/12 Road is closed due to flooding. Water levels must recede further before pre-opening work can be scheduled.
Kakadu Highway Open 18/04/12
East Alligator District
Ubirr Art Site Open 17/05/12 Ubirr art site is open from 8.30am until sunset daily. Please be advised that there may be some seasonal burning taking place today.
Magela Creek (road to Ubirr) Open 16/05/12 High clearance 4WD only. There is 0.2m of water over the road at the deepest point (S-bends).
Cahills Crossing Open 17/05/12 High clearance 4WD only, water is flowing at 0.6and affected by tides. East Alligator River upstream of Cahills Crossing is temporarily closed to fishing for important funeral ceremonies.
Merl Campground Open 09/05/12
Manngarre Walk Open 18/04/12 0.6km circular walk open. The longer walks remain closed, high water levels present a crocodile risk.
Bardedjilidji Sandstone Walk Open 24/04/12 Wet season walking track is now open.
Sandstone & River Walk Closed 16/05/12 Closed due to the crocodile risk present along sections of the track.
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 Open 16/05/12 Visitors are asked to keep a safe distance from the water's edge, due to potential crocodile risk.
Bubba Wetland Walk Closed 16/05/12 High water levels near the walking track present a crocodile risk.
Illigadjarr Walk Closed 16/05/12 High water levels near the walking track present a crocodile risk.
Burdulba Campground Closed 16/05/12 Pre-opening work is scheduled.
Malabanjbandju Caravan Area Closed 16/05/12 Pre-opening work is scheduled.
Malabanjbandju Tent Area Open 16/05/12 Visitors are asked to keep a safe distance from the water's edge, due to potential crocodile risk.
Sandstone Barrk Walk Open 31/01/12 Plan to depart as early as possible to avoid the heat of the day. Take at least 3 litres of water for each walker.
Nanguluwur Open 08/05/12 A large buffalo bull has been sighted in this area. If sighted, please stay clear as buffalo can be dangerous. Please report sightings to (08) 8938 1120.
Mirrai Lookout Open 22/12/11
Nourlangie Rock Art Site Open 08/05/12 A large buffalo bull has been sighted in this area. If sighted, please stay clear as buffalo can be dangerous. Please report sightings to (08) 8938 1120.
South Alligator District
Mamukala Open 24/04/12 Bird Hide is open. 3km walking track remains closed as high water levels present a crocodile risk.
Gungarre Walk Closed 16/05/12 High water levels present a crocodile risk.
West Alligator Head Closed 16/05/12 Flooding of the road is restricting access to the coastline.
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 16/05/12 Water levels at crossings and in the campground remain high. Pre-opening work is scheduled for end of May opening.
4 Mile Hole Billabong Closed 16/05/12 Flooding of the area is restricting access to the campground. Water levels must recede.
Jim Jim District
Jim Jim Billabong Campground Closed 16/05/12 Several washouts along the road require repairs. Maintenance work is in progress.
Yellow Water Road Closed 04/05/12 Yellow Water Boat Cruises are now departing from Gagudju Lodge Cooinda with transfers by shuttle bus to Yellow Water (no public access). Please call 08 8979 0145 for bookings.
Home Billabong Walk Closed 16/05/12 The walking track is inaccessible as it is completely submerged.
Jim Jim Falls Closed 16/05/12 Water levels must recede further before crocodile surveys can commence. Scheduling of pre-opening work and repairs to washouts along the 4WD track is underway.
Garnamarr camp ground Closed 16/05/12 The campground manager has moved onsite. The road to the campground will open once it has been graded.
Jim Jim Day Use Area Closed 16/05/12 Scheduling of pre-opening work and repairs to washouts along the 4WD track is underway.
Twin Falls Closed 16/05/12 Travelling beyond Jim Jim Creek is currently not possible due to high water levels.
Twin Falls Plateau Walk Closed 16/05/12 Travelling beyond Jim Jim Creek is currently not possible due to high water levels.
Gun-gardun Walk Open 03/04/12
Maguk Closed 16/05/12 Crocodile surveys are scheduled to commence shortly. Upon successful completion the area will open.
Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) Closed 16/05/12 This area is flooded. Rangers are unable to access the site and commence pre-opening work until water levels recede.
Barrk Marlam Bushwalk Closed 16/05/12 Water levels must recede further before crocodile surveys can commence. Scheduling of pre-opening work and repairs to washouts along the 4WD track is underway.
Budjmi Lookout Walk Closed 10/02/12 Closed due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk.
Yellow Water Boardwalk Closed 22/12/11 The boardwalk is closed due to flooding.
Yellow Water Boat Ramp Closed 31/01/12 Alternate access is via Home Billabong as the car park and boat ramp are flooded. Boat users can still access Yellow Water by launching at Home Billabong situated behind Cooinda, via a channel connecting the two.
Home Billabong Boat Ramp Open 07/05/12 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 0.5m please be aware that there is submerged logs and rocks. Please take care. .
Mardugal Campground 1 (Caravan) Closed 16/05/12 The campground manager has moved onsite, pre-opening work is underway.
Mardugal Campground 2 (Tent) Open 05/04/12
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 11/05/12 4WD recommended.
Yurmikmik Walks Open 11/05/12 4WD recommended.
Gunlom Campground and Day Use Area Open 11/05/12 4WD recommended.
Ikoymarrwa Rock Holes Open 16/05/12 4WD only. Day use only. No camping.
Bukbukluk Lookout Open 18/05/11
Gungurul Campground Open 18/05/11
Gungural Lookout & River Walk Open 02/03/12 River Walk closed due to flooding. High water levels present a crocodile risk. Lookout Walk remains open.
Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) Closed 16/05/12 Road has been graded to the gate, minor damage after recent localised storm. Pre-opening work and crocodile surveys will be scheduled once water levels have been assessed.
Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area Closed 16/05/12 Road has been graded to the gate, minor damage after recent localised storm. Pre-opening work to commence soon.
Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) Closed 05/01/12 Road is closed due to the effects of heavy rain.