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:

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.

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Phone: 08 8951 8788.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Alice Springs Desert Park Open   -
Cafe Closed 

Phone: 08 8951 8250.

Park sitesStatusComments 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 sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Anna's Reservoir Conservation Reserve OpenSuitable for high clearance 4WD only. Road conditions are poor due to recent flooding.-

Phone: 08 8951 8250.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Arltunga Historical Reserve OpenHigh clearance 4WD only.

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve ClosedAccess roads are impassable due to floodingMid April 2024

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve Open  -

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Finke Gorge National Park ClosedAccess road impassable due to flooding 5 April 2024
Palm Valley access road ClosedAccess road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024
Palm Valley Campground ClosedAccess road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024
Finke River 4WD Route (Boggy Hole Track) ClosedAccess road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024
Finke River 4wd route campground Closed Access road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024
Boggy Hole Closed Access road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024
Boggy Hole Finke River campground Closed Access road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024
Kalarranga Walk ClosedAccess road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024
Mparra Walk Closed Access road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024
Arankaia Walk, Palm Valley Closed Access road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024
Mpulungkinya Walk, Palm Valley ClosedAccess road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve OpenHigh clearance 4WD only. Accessibility may be compromised by recent heavy rainfall.-
Campground Open -

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve Open High clearance 4WD only. Accessibility may be compromised by recent heavy rainfall. -

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Mac Clark Conservation Reserve Open High clearance 4WD only. Accessibility may be compromised by recent heavy rainfall. -

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
N'Dhala Gorge Nature Park ClosedAccess road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024
Campground ClosedAccess road impassable due to flooding5 April 2024

Phone: 08 8951 8250.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Native Gap Conservation Reserve Open   -

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Owen Springs ReserveOpenOwen Springs 4WD Track open between Stuart Hwy and Redbank Waterhole, for high clearance 4WD only. 
Lawrence Gorge Camping Area ClosedOwen Springs Access Track impassable due to heavy rainfall.Friday 5 April 2024
Redbank Waterhole OpenHigh clearance 4WD only.

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve OpenHigh Clearance 4WD only.

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Ruby Gap Nature Park ClosedAccess 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 / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Birthday Waterhole ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding5 April 2024
Dolomite Walk ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024
Glen Helen Gorge ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Glen Helen Gorge Walk ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Finke River Two Mile ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding5 April 2024
Hugh Gorge ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding5 April 2024
Ochre Pits ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Aranda Walk ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Tyler's PassClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Roma GorgeClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding5 April 2024

Ellery Creek Big Hole

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ellery Creek Big Hole ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024
Ellery Creek Loop WalkClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024

Ormiston Gorge

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ormiston Gorge ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Ormiston Gorge campground ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024
Ormiston Gorge Kiosk ClosedSeason opening early April Then open daily from 10am to 4pm.Early April
Ormiston Pound Walk: Ormiston Gorge ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024

Ghost Gum

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ghost Gum Lookout ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024
Ghost Gum Loop Walk  ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding28 March 2024

Redbank Gorge

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Redbank Gorge ClosedRedbank Gorge access track impassable due to heavy rainfall29 March 2024
Redbank Gorge Walk ClosedRedbank Gorge access track impassable due to heavy rainfall29 March 2024

Simpsons Gap

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Simpsons Gap Open  
Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path OpenWater over bike path at multiple locations, use with caution-

Serpentine

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Serpentine Gorge ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024
Serpentine Chalet Dam ClosedLarapinta Drive and Namatjira Drive are closed due to flooding29 March 2024

Larapinta Trail

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
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 OpenAccess 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

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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 sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Tnorala (Gosse Bluff) Conservation Reserve ClosedLarapinta Dve and Namatjira Dve are closed due to flooding.29 March 2024

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Trephina Gorge Nature Park OpenHigh clearance 4WD only. 
Walks OpenHigh clearance 4WD only. 
Gorge Campground OpenHigh clearance 4WD only. 
Bluff Campground OpenHigh clearance 4WD only. 
Panorama Campground OpenHigh clearance 4WD only. 
John Hayes Rockhole OpenHigh clearance 4WD only.

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
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 OpenOvernight camping at Reedy Creek Campground, booking required via the Parks Booking System
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Phone: 08 8951 8250.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Emily Gap, Yeperenye Nature Park Open  -
Jessie Gap, Yeperenye Nature ParkOpen -
Yeperenye TrailOpen -

Last updated: 27 March 2024

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