Find out more about Nitmiluk National Park.
Check road conditions at the NT Government's Road Report website before you leave home.
To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8973 8888.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitmiluk National Park access | Open | Seasonal river system closure to swimming and canoeing. Feral animal control activities scheduled for 3 to 5 November. | - |
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in Katherine River - gorge 1 | Closed | Permanently closed to swimming and canoeing. | - |
| Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 2 and 3 | Closed | Seasonal river system closure to swimming and canoeing. | June 2027 |
| Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 4 upwards | Closed | Seasonal river system closure to swimming and canoeing. | June 2027 |
| Private canoeing (day) - gorges 2 and upriver | Closed | Seasonal river system closure to swimming and canoeing. | June 2027 |
| Overnight canoeing | Closed | Seasonal river system closure to swimming and canoeing. | June 2027 |
| Fourth Gorge campsite | Closed | Seasonal river system closure to swimming and canoeing. | June 2027 |
| Sixth Gorge campsite | Closed | Seasonal river system closure to swimming and canoeing. | June 2027 |
| Ninth Gorge campsite | Closed | Seasonal river system closure to swimming and canoeing. | June 2027 |
| Jatbula Trail | Closed | Seasonal closure. | 1 June 2027 |
| Northern Rockhole - swimming | Closed | Seasonal closure. | 1 June 2027 |
| Baruwei Loop Walk | Open | Follow the Beat the Heat guide PDF (282.5 KB) for all walks. | - |
| Boat tours | Open | For more information contact Nitmiluk Tours on 1300 146 743 or go to the Nitmiluk Katherine website | - |
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windolf Walk | Closed | Walk will be temporarily closed 3 to 5 November 2026 for the purpose of feral animal management. | 6 November 2026 |
| Southern Rockhole Walk | Closed | Walk will be temporarily closed 3 to 5 November 2026 for the purpose of feral animal management. | 6 November 2026 |
| Southern Rockhole - swimming | Closed | Swimming not advised due to stagnant water conditions. No swimming in the Katherine River. Gorge 1 permanently closed to swimming and canoeing. | Wet season 2026–27 |
| Butterfly Gorge Walk | Closed | Walk will be temporarily closed 3 to 5 November 2026 for the purpose of feral animal management. | 6 November 2026 |
| Butterfly Gorge – swimming at river | Closed | Seasonal river system closure to swimming and canoeing. | June 2027 |
| Lily Ponds Walk | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Lily Ponds - swimming at river | Closed | Seasonal river system closure to swimming and canoeing. | June 2027 |
| Lily Ponds Waterfall - swimming | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Dunlop Swamp - campsite | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Eighth Gorge campsite | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Smitt Rock campsite | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Smitt Rock Walk (via Yambi Trail) | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Jawoyn Valley Walk | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Eighth Gorge Walk | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Yambi Trail (Windolf Walk junction to Butterfly Gorge Walk junction) | Closed | Trail will be temporarily closed 3 to 5 November 2026 for the purpose of feral animal management. | 6 November 2026 |
| Yambi Trail (Butterfly Gorge Walk junction to Lily Ponds junction) | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Yambi Trail (Lily Ponds junction to Eighth Gorge junction) | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Waleka Walk (Pats Lookout to Butterfly Gorge junction) | Closed | Walk will be temporarily closed 3 to 5 November 2026 for the purpose of feral animal management. | 6 November 2026 |
| Waleka Walk (Butterfly Gorge junction to Eighth Gorge) | Closed | Seasonal closure. | June 2027 |
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalkwarak Trail | Open | - | |
| Jatete Trail | Closed | Trail will be temporarily closed 3 to 5 November 2026 for the purpose of feral animal management. | 6 November 2026 |
| Gurumal Trail | Open | - | |
| Windolf Trail | Closed | Trail will be temporarily closed 3 to 5 November 2026 for the purpose of feral animal management. | 6 November 2026 |
| Yambi Trail | Closed | Trail will be temporarily closed 3 to 5 November 2026 for the purpose of feral animal management. | 6 November 2026 |
| Waleka Trail | Closed | Trail will be temporarily closed 3 to 5 November 2026 for the purpose of feral animal management. | 6 November 2026 |
| Bamjon Trail | Closed | - |
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Falls (day-use area) | Open | - | |
| Campground | Open | - | |
| Swimming in Edith Falls plunge pool | Open | - | |
| Swimming in upper pool | Open | Follow the Beat the Heat guide PDF (282.5 KB) for all walks. | - |
| Sweetwater Campground | Open | Access is from Leliyn. | - |
| Swimming in Sweetwater pool | Open | - | |
| Leliyn Loop Walk | Open | Follow the Beat the Heat guide PDF (282.5 KB) for all walks. | - |
| Sweetwater and Longhole Walk | Open | Follow the Beat the Heat guide PDF (282.5 KB) for all walks. | - |
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