Road And Access Report

Area Status Updated Additional Information
Arnhem Highway Open 08/05/13 Please be advised of roadworks on several stretches just out of Humpty Doo, and at Flying Fox Creek. Adhere to posted speed limits, and drive to the conditions.
Old Jim Jim Road Open 05/06/13 High Clearance 4WD only. Unsealed road with washouts and corrugations. Please drive with care. 0.5m water over the road at South Alligator river crossing.
Kakadu Highway Open 23/04/13
East Alligator District
Ubirr Art Site Open 08/05/13 Ubirr art site is open from 8.30am to sunset daily. Please be aware that one of the viewing platforms has been closed due to damage to platform
Magela Creek (road to Ubirr) Open 11/06/13
Cahills Crossing Open 08/05/13 Please be aware crossing is subject to tidal change - contact Bowali Visitor Centre for tidal information on 08 8938 1120.
Merl Campground Open 11/06/13
Manngarre Walk Open 03/05/13
Bardedjilidji Sandstone Walk Open 08/06/13
Sandstone & River Walk Closed 26/04/13 High water levels in creeks and waterholes near the walking track currently present a high crocodile risk, to open once water levels have receded.
Nourlangie District
Nawurlandja Lookout Open 02/04/13
Anbangbang Billabong walk Open 12/06/13 Western side now open - access via Anbangbang Billabong walk road. Access via Nawurlandja turnoff to open once water levels recede further, and pre-opening work has been carried out
Gubara Open 23/05/13 Water on road in several sections due to recent rain, please take care and drive to the conditions.
Sandy Billabong Open 11/06/13 4WD access. Please note a buffalo has been sighted in the area, please take care whilst in the area, adhere to posted signage and report any sightings. Please also adhere to crocodile safety signs.
Muirella Park Campground Open 03/05/13
Bubba Wetland Walk Closed 16/05/13 High water levels near the walking track present a crocodile risk. District rangers are monitoring site, and will open once water levels have receded.
Illigadjarr Walk Closed 16/05/13 High water levels near the walking track present a crocodile risk. District rangers are monitoring site, and will open once water levels have receded.
Burdulba Campground Open 15/05/13
Malabanjbanjdju Caravan Area Open 15/05/13
Malabanjbanjdju Tent Area Open 19/04/13
Sandstone Barrk Walk Open 14/05/13 Plan to leave early as possible to avoid the heat of the day. Take at least 3 litres of water per walker.
Nanguluwur Open 02/04/13
Mirrai Lookout Open 22/12/11
Nourlangie Rock Art Site Open 02/04/13
South Alligator District
Mamukala Open 04/06/13 Bird hide and 3km loop walk are now both open.
Gungarre Walk Open 02/04/13
West Alligator Head Closed 16/05/13 Flooding of the road is restricting access to the coastline. Awaiting water levels to recede and the floodplain to dry out prior to access.
Red Lily Billabong Closed 16/05/13 Water levels at crossings and camping area remain high – awaiting water levels to drop to enable access.
Alligator Billabong Closed 16/05/13 Water levels at crossings and camping area remain high – awaiting water levels to drop to enable access.
2 Mile Hole Billabong Open 14/06/13 Access is 4WD recommended as water crossings remain high. Please drive to conditions.
4 Mile Hole Billabong Closed 16/05/13 Water levels need to recede before pre-opening work can commence.
Jim Jim District
Jim Jim Billabong Campground Open 23/05/13 4WD only. This unsealed road is very rough due to deep corrugations.
Yellow Water Road Open 16/06/13 4.5 tonne limit
Home Billabong Walk Closed 16/05/13 This track is inaccessible as it is completely submerged.
Jim Jim Falls Open 31/05/13 4WD only.
Garnamarr camp ground Open 31/05/13 4WD only
Twin Falls Closed 12/06/13 Pre-opening work underway, forecast to open late-June.
Twin Falls Plateau Walk Closed 12/06/13 Pre-opening work underway, forecast to open late-June.
Gun-gardun Walk Open 19/04/13
Maguk Open 11/06/13 4WD only. There is a sandy creek crossing, and road is corrugated for final stretch, please drive with care.
Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) Closed 16/05/13 Rangers are unable to access the site and commence pre-opening work until water levels recede.
Barrk Marlam Bushwalk Open 31/05/13
Budjmi Lookout Walk Open 31/05/13
Yellow Water Boardwalk Closed 14/06/13 Cleaning of boardwalk under way, due to open shortly.
Yellow Water Boat Ramp Open 16/06/13 Please note that a weight limit restriction of 4.5t has been placed on the Yellow Water Road until further notice.
Home Billabong Boat Ramp Open 11/05/13 The channel between Home Billabong and Yellow Water is 0.2m please be aware that there is submerged logs and rocks. Please take care.
Mardugal Campground 1 (Caravan) Open 03/05/13
Mardugal Campground 2 (Tent) Open 05/04/12
Mardugal Billabong Walk Open 01/06/13
Warradjan Cultural Centre Open 05/04/13
Mary River District
Kambolgie Campground Open 03/04/13
Yurmikmik Walks Open 24/04/13
Gunlom Campground and Day Use Area Open 16/05/13 High clearance 4WD recommended. No caravans with the exception of high-clearance camping trailers permitted. For alternative caravan locations (allowing day trips), please contact Bowali Visitor Centre 08 8938 1120.
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
Gungurul Lookout & River Walk Open 23/04/13
Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) Open 11/06/13 4WD access. Permit needed - contact Permits Officer 08 8938 1140. Due to the storms at Easter, the emergency calling device is not working. Fixing this issue is a priority for the park. However, for your own safety, we recommend visitors bring a sat ph.
Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area Open 06/06/13 4WD access.
Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) Open 06/06/13 4WD access.