The entrance gate to Kakadu National Park is located just 168km from Darwin, but it is a large park requiring at least one overnight stay. Read our Kakadu Trek Note for detailed information. Access to Kakadu from Darwin is via the Stuart Highway, Arnhem and Kakadu Highways - all of which are sealed and generally remain open throughout the year. Wet season flooding associated with prolonged heavy rains cause temporary closures. Other roads within Kakadu, such as access to campgrounds, waterholes and walking tracks are unsealed and may become inaccessible for periods of time during the wet season (Oct - May).
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| 2 Mile Hole | Open 4WD |
4WD recommended.
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| 4 Mile Hole | Open 4WD |
4WD recommended.
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| Alligator Billabong | Open 4WD |
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| Anbangbang Billabong | Open |
Walk fully open. Follow signs.
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| Arnhem Highway | Open |
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| Bardedjilidji Sandstone Walk | Open |
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| Bubba Walk | Open |
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| Bukbukluk Lookout | Open |
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| Burdulba Camping Area | Open |
Unsealed road.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Cahills Crossing | Caution |
4WD high clearance recommended. Check tide times.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Garnamarr Campground | Open 4WD |
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| Graveside Gorge | Open 4WD |
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| Gubara | Open 4WD |
Unsealed road. 4WD recommended.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Gun-gardun Walk | Open |
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| Gungarre Walk | Open |
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| Gungural Lookout & River Walk | Open |
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| Gungurul Campground | Open |
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| Gunlom & campground area | Open |
Gunlom campground and the walk to the top of falls have re-opened. The camping area has burnt but the toilet and shower block have not been affected by the fire. Unsealed road. 2WD with care.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area | Open 4WD |
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Home Billabong Walk Track | Open |
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| Illigadjarr Walk | Open |
Access from Burdulba and Malabanjbandju caravan campsite only.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Jim Jim Billabong Campground | Open |
Unsealed road.
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| Jim Jim Day Use Area | Open 4WD |
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| Jim Jim Falls | Open 4WD |
A reminder that the walks to the top of Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls are now closed as is the Sandstone Barrk walk at Nourlangie, due to high temperatures.
Twin Falls will remain open until 4pm Sunday 8th November and Jim Jim until 4pm Friday 11th December unless heavy rains prior to this date occur.
Barrk Malam walk closed due to high temperatures
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Kakadu Highway | Open |
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| Kambolgie Campground | Caution |
Unsealed road. 2WD with care.
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| Koolpin Gorge | Open 4WD |
4WD only. Permit required. Rehabilitation work being undertaken.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Magela Creek (Road to Ubirr) | Open |
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| Maguk | Open 4WD |
Maguk has re-opened. Please note that there are no overnight bushwalking permits being issued in the Maguk, Gunlom and Graveside regions due to fires in those areas.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Malabanjbandju Caravan | Open |
Unsealed road.
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| Malabanjbandju Tent Area | Open |
Unsealed road.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Mamukala | Open |
Mamukala and the three km return walk is now open
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Manngarre Walk | Open |
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| Mardugal Billabong Walk | Open |
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| Mardugal Campground 1 & 2 | Open |
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| Merl Campground | Open |
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| Muirella Park | Open |
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| Nanguluwur Art Site | Open |
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| Nawurlandja Lookout | Open |
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| Nourlangie Rock | Open |
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| Old Darwin Road | Open 4WD |
4WD recommended.
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| Red Lily Billabong | Open 4WD |
4WD recommended.
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| Rockholes | Open 4WD |
4WD only.
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| Sandstone & River Walk | Closed |
Will remain closed all year due to major repairs to bridge. Sandstone Barrk Walk is Closed due to high temperatures and current fuel load. Will re-open in Wet.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Sandy Billabong | Open 4WD |
4WD recommended.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Twin Falls | Closed |
A reminder that the walks to the top of Jim Jim Falls and Twin Falls are now closed as is the Sandstone Barrk walk at Nourlangie, due to high temperatures.
Twin Falls will remain open until 4pm Sunday 8th November and Jim Jim until 4pm Friday 11th December unless heavy rains prior to this date occur.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Twin Falls - Jim Jim Creek Crossing | Unknown |
4WD high clearance with snorkel recommended. Twin Falls Gorge is Open to high clearance 4WDs only. The escarpment walk to the top of Twin Falls is now closed.
Updated: 6/11/2009 4:49:14 PM
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| Ubirr Art site | Open |
8.30am until sunset
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| West Alligator Head | Open 4WD |
4WD recommended
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| Yellow Water Boardwalk and Road | Open |
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| Yurmikmik Walks | Open |
Unsealed road. 2WD with care.
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