Hay River Track open in 2021?

Why don't you ask CLC ? Far more credible than anyone on here.

Regards

This might go a little way to answering your question.

The NT Gov have put in place a Covid safe policy for Tour operators/ public transport. All operators have to have a Covid safe plan in place as part of there Tour operator licence from MVR, most National Parks have a policy in place on their Tour Operator permit that states all operators follow the NT Motor Vehicle act and abide by those rules and policies put in place.

I can only imagine that organizations such as NLC and CLC follow the same approach.

As others have said, a phone call could save a lot of time and effort.

Regards

Warren H - did you speak with CLC? I'm considering heading up the Hay River Track too. I'll call them but thought I'd check what you've found out first.

Chris

Just spoke to Jol and its still to be confirmed for 2021 as the CLC are still consulting with TO's according to https://www.clc.org.au/articles/info/application-for-an-entry-permit

Now open see:
https://www.clc.org.au/frequently-asked-questions/cat/permits#are-permits-being-issued-for-the-madigan-line-simpson-desert

We have our permits, four vehicles, travelling the third week in July, north to south. The procedure has changed. It's now done via the CLC website and emailing Batton Hill. Costs are the same as last year. It took about a one and a half weeks so pretty good for a new process.