Check if a park is open: Alice Springs region
Conditions and access to parks in the Northern Territory (NT) can change at short notice.
Extreme weather conditions can be experienced in the region.
When you plan your trip and before you leave home, you should check:
- this page if the park is open
- the road conditions on the Road Report website.
For more information and condition updates, each area has a phone number you can contact below.
You can also contact Parks and Wildlife Alice Springs by calling 08 8951 8250.
The office is open from Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, except for public holidays.
Phone: 08 8951 8788.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs Desert Park | Open | - | |
| Cafe | Closed |
Phone: 08 8951 8250.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve | Open | ||
| Reserve | Open | - | |
| Historic precinct | Open | - | |
| Cafe | Open | - | |
| Wigley’s Waterhole and Gorge | Open | - | |
| Mountain bike trails | Open | - | |
| Bradshaw Walk | Open | ||
| River Side Walk | Open |
Phone: 08 8951 8250.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna's Reservoir Conservation Reserve | Open | Suitable for high clearance 4WD only. Road conditions are poor due to recent flooding. | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arltunga Historical Reserve | Open |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve | Open | High clearance 4WD only | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve | Open | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finke Gorge National Park | Open | ||
| Palm Valley access road | Open | High Clearance 4WD only due to water crossings. | |
| Palm Valley Campground | Open | Access available to High Clearance 4WD only | |
| Finke River 4WD Route (Boggy Hole Track) | Closed | ||
| Finke River 4wd route campground | Closed | ||
| Boggy Hole | Closed | ||
| Boggy Hole Finke River campground | Closed | ||
| Kalarranga Walk | Open | Access available to HIGH Clearance 4WD only | |
| Mparra Walk | Open | Access available to HIGH Clearance 4WD only | |
| Arankaia Walk, Palm Valley | Open | ||
| Mpulungkinya Walk, Palm Valley | Open |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve | Open | High clearance 4WD only. Accessibility may be compromised by recent heavy rainfall. | - |
| Campground | Open | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve | Open | High clearance 4WD only. Accessibility may be compromised by recent heavy rainfall. | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Clark Conservation Reserve | Open | High clearance 4WD only. Accessibility may be compromised by recent heavy rainfall. | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park | Open | High clearance 4WD only | - |
| Campground | Open | High clearance 4WD only | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napwerte / Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve | Open | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Gap Conservation Reserve | Open | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Springs Reserve | Open | High clearance 4WD only | |
| Lawrence Gorge Camping Area | Open | High clearance 4WD only | |
| Redbank Waterhole | Open | High clearance 4WD only |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve | Open | High Clearance 4WD only. |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Gap Nature Park | Closed | Access road impassable due to floodwaters. | Friday 31st Jan 2025 |
Heavy rainfall in the area has caused running water and debris over roads.
High-clearance 4WD vehicles are recommended.
Find out more about Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park.
Before you leave home, check road conditions on the NT Government's Road Report website.
You should also check the status for each activity and site below.
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthday Waterhole | Open | High clearance 4WD only. | |
| Dolomite Walk | Open | ||
| Glen Helen Gorge | Open | ||
| Glen Helen Gorge Walk | Open | ||
| Finke River Two Mile | Open | ||
| Hugh Gorge | Open | High Clearance 4WD only. | |
| Ochre Pits | Open | ||
| Aranda Walk | Open | ||
| Tyler's Pass | Open | ||
| Roma Gorge | Open | High Clearance 4WD only. | |
| Standley Chasm | Open | A private facility with entrance and camping fees, visit the Standley Chasm website for more details. |
Ellery Creek Big Hole
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellery Creek Big Hole | Open | - | |
| Ellery Creek Loop Walk | Open | - |
Ormiston Gorge
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Gorge | Open | - | |
| Ormiston Gorge campground | Open | - | |
| Ormiston Gorge Kiosk | Closed | March 2025 | |
| Ormiston Pound Walk: Ormiston Gorge | Open | - |
Ghost Gum
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Gum Lookout | Open | - | |
| Ghost Gum Loop Walk | Open | - |
Redbank Gorge
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbank Gorge | Open | Accessible for 4WD only. | - |
| Redbank Gorge Walk | Open | - |
Simpsons Gap
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpsons Gap | Open | - | |
| Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path | Open | - | |
| Woodlands Trail | Open | ||
| Cassia Hill Walk | Open |
Serpentine
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serpentine Gorge | Open | - | |
| Serpentine Chalet Dam | Open | - |
Larapinta Trail
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larapinta Trail | Open | Heat safety: Hiking the Larapinta Trail is only recommended between April and September. Conditions outside these months can be dangerously hot. It may be safe to plan shorter early morning walks, but careful planning and attention to weather forecasts is required. Read more about staying safe in the heat in parks. Maps and communication: Hikers must be prepared with maps and emergency communication. Download the free Avenza Maps for each section of the trail before you commence your walk. Find out how to get free interactive park maps on your mobile phone and tablet. Trail site bookings: Campground bookings are now made online. Find out how to use the parks booking system. | |
| Section 1 - Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap | Open | - | |
| Section 2 - Simpsons Gap to Jay Creek | Open | - | |
| Section 3 - Jay Creek to Standley Chasm | Open | Access to Jay Creek via the Hamilton Downs Road is no longer possible. Standley Chasm is a private facility with entrance and camping fees, visit the Standley Chasm website for more details. | |
| Section 4 - Standley Chasm to Birthday Waterhole | Open | ||
| Section 5 - Birthday Waterhole to Hugh Gorge | Open | - | |
| Section 6 - Hugh Gorge to Ellery Creek | Open | Due to overnight flooding, large rocks, timbered debris and sand has been deposited on the Ellery Creek crossing. Motorists are advised to assess conditions appropriately and consider alternative routes. | - |
| Section 7 - Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge | Open | Due to overnight flooding, large rocks, timbered debris and sand has been deposited on the Ellery Creek crossing. Motorists are advised to assess conditions appropriately and consider alternative routes. | - |
| Section 8 - Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet | Open | - | |
| Section 9 - Serpentine Chalet to Ormiston Gorge | Open | - | |
| Section 10 - Ormiston Gorge to Finke River | Open | Due to overnight flooding, up to 1m of water is over the Finke River crossing. There is also a strong current and the condition of the road surface is likely impacted (sand bars, debris, pot holes). Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes and plan for possible road closure. | - |
| Section 11 - Finke River to Redbank Gorge | Open | Due to overnight flooding, up to 1m of water is over the Finke River crossing. There is also a strong current and the condition of the road surface is likely impacted (sand bars, debris, pot holes). Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes and plan for possible road closure. | - |
| Section 12 - Redbank Gorge to Mt Sonder return | Open | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tnorala (Gosse Bluff) Conservation Reserve | Open | High clearance 4WD only | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trephina Gorge Nature Park | Open | Caution - floodwaters. High clearance 4WD only. | |
| Walks | Open | ||
| Gorge Campground | Open | ||
| Bluff Campground | Open | ||
| Panorama Campground | Open | ||
| John Hayes Rockhole | Open | High clearance 4WD only. |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watarrka National Park | Open | - | |
| Kathleen Creek Crossing at Luritja Road | Open | - | |
| Kings Creek Crossing at Luritja Road (Kings Canyon Resort East) | Open | - | |
| Kings Canyon Access Road | Open | - | |
| Kings Canyon Picnic area | Open | - | |
| Kings Canyon Rim Walk | Open | - | |
| South Wall Return Walk | Open | - | |
| Kings Creek Walk | Open | - | |
| Kathleen Springs Walk | Open | - | |
| Giles Track | Open | Overnight camping at Reedy Creek Campground, booking required via the Parks Booking System | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Gap, Yeperenye Nature Park | Open | - | |
| Jessie Gap, Yeperenye Nature Park | Open | - | |
| Yeperenye Trail | Open | - |
Last updated: 17 December 2024
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