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 |
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Alice Springs Desert Park | Open | - | |
Cafe | Closed |
Phone: 08 8951 8250.
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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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 |
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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 |
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Arltunga Historical Reserve | Open | High clearance 4WD only. |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve | Closed | Access roads are impassable due to flooding | Mid April 2024 |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve | Open | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Finke Gorge National Park | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Palm Valley access road | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Palm Valley Campground | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Finke River 4WD Route (Boggy Hole Track) | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Finke River 4wd route campground | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Boggy Hole | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Boggy Hole Finke River campground | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Kalarranga Walk | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Mparra Walk | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Arankaia Walk, Palm Valley | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Mpulungkinya Walk, Palm Valley | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Campground | Closed | Access road impassable due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Napwerte / Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve | Open | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250.
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Native Gap Conservation Reserve | Open | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Owen Springs Reserve | Open | Owen Springs 4WD Track open between Stuart Hwy and Redbank Waterhole, for high clearance 4WD only. | |
Lawrence Gorge Camping Area | Closed | Owen Springs Access Track impassable due to heavy rainfall. | Friday 5 April 2024 |
Redbank Waterhole | Open | High clearance 4WD only. |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve | Open | High Clearance 4WD only. |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Ruby Gap Nature Park | Closed | Access roads are impassable due to flooding. | 6 April 2024, pending weather. |
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.
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 |
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Birthday Waterhole | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Dolomite Walk | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Glen Helen Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Glen Helen Gorge Walk | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Finke River Two Mile | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Hugh Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Ochre Pits | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Aranda Walk | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Tyler's Pass | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Roma Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 5 April 2024 |
Ellery Creek Big Hole
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Ellery Creek Big Hole | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Ellery Creek Loop Walk | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Ormiston Gorge
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Ormiston Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Ormiston Gorge campground | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Ormiston Gorge Kiosk | Closed | Season opening early April Then open daily from 10am to 4pm. | Early April |
Ormiston Pound Walk: Ormiston Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Ghost Gum
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Ghost Gum Lookout | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Ghost Gum Loop Walk | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 28 March 2024 |
Redbank Gorge
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Redbank Gorge | Closed | Redbank Gorge access track impassable due to heavy rainfall | 29 March 2024 |
Redbank Gorge Walk | Closed | Redbank Gorge access track impassable due to heavy rainfall | 29 March 2024 |
Simpsons Gap
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
---|---|---|---|
Simpsons Gap | Open | ||
Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path | Open | Water over bike path at multiple locations, use with caution | - |
Serpentine
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Serpentine Gorge | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Serpentine Chalet Dam | Closed | Larapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding | 29 March 2024 |
Larapinta Trail
Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Larapinta Trail | Open | Note: Larapinta Drive west of Standley Chasm and Namatjira Drive are both closed, due to re-open by 28 March 2024. Larapinta Trail vehicle access points are currently inaccessible as a result of this. 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 | Access to Jay Creek via the Hamilton Downs Road is no longer possible | - |
Section 3 - Jay Creek to Standley Chasm | Open | Access to Jay Creek via the Hamilton Downs Road is no longer possible | - |
Section 4 - Standley Chasm to Birthday Waterhole | Open | - | |
Section 5 - Birthday Waterhole to Hugh Gorge | Open | - | |
Section 6 - Hugh Gorge to Ellery Creek | Open | - | |
Section 7 - Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge | Open | - | |
Section 8 - Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet | Open | - | |
Section 9 - Serpentine Chalet to Ormiston Gorge | Open | - | |
Section 10 - Ormiston Gorge to Finke River | Open | - | |
Section 11 - Finke River to Redbank Gorge | Open | - | |
Section 12 - Redbank Gorge to Mt Sonder return | Open | - |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Tnorala (Gosse Bluff) Conservation Reserve | Closed | Larapinta Dve and Namatjira Dve are closed due to flooding. | 29 March 2024 |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Trephina Gorge Nature Park | Open | High clearance 4WD only. | |
Walks | Open | High clearance 4WD only. | |
Gorge Campground | Open | High clearance 4WD only. | |
Bluff Campground | Open | High clearance 4WD only. | |
Panorama Campground | Open | High clearance 4WD only. | |
John Hayes Rockhole | Open | High clearance 4WD only. |
Phone: 08 8951 8250
Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Watarrka National Park | Open | - | |
Kathleen Creek Crossing at Luritja Road | Open | Water over road, drive with caution | - |
Kings Creek Crossing at Luritja Road (Kings Canyon Resort East) | Open | - | |
Kings Canyon Access Road | Open | Water over road, drive with caution | - |
Kings Canyon Picnic area | Open | - | |
Kings Canyon Rim Walk | Open | - | |
South Wall Return Walk | Open | - | |
Kings Creek Walk | Open | Water over trail in multiple places | - |
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 |
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Emily Gap, Yeperenye Nature Park | Open | - | |
Jessie Gap, Yeperenye Nature Park | Open | - | |
Yeperenye Trail | Open | - |
Last updated: 27 March 2024
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