Check if a park is open: Darwin region
Staying safe in parks and reserves
The Northern Territory experiences planned and unplanned fires from May to October which can affect air quality and park access, find out more about:
Conditions and access to parks in the Northern Territory (NT) can change at short notice.
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 active weather warnings on the Bureau of Meteorology website.
For more information and condition updates, each area has a phone number you can contact below.
To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8999 4555
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | Open | 5 June 2026 (midday) | |
| Picnic area | Open | ||
| Kiosk | Open | ||
| Walking track - Loop - Boardwalk | Closed | For public safety, pending repairs. | To be advised |
Read more about Berry Springs Nature Park.
To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Gorge Nature Park | Closed | Access road impassable. Pending contracted road maintenance. | Expected 26 June 2026 |
| Lookout Walk | Closed | - |
To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casuarina Coastal Reserve | Open | Dripstone Park has been significantly impacted by Cyclone Fina, please use caution and obey signage in the area. | |
| Walk from Rocklands Drive to Free Beach carpark | Open | - | |
| Walk from Royal Darwin Hospital to Free Beach | Open | - | |
| Sandy Creek Boardwalk | Open | - | |
| Mountain bike trails | Open | - | |
| Lee Point beach picnic area | Open | - | |
| Stringybark Walk | Open | Proceed with caution due to cyclone debris | - |
| Shared path - Lee Point to Buffalo Creek bird hide | Open | - | |
| Creek to Creek RDH to Lee Point sector | Open | Proceed with caution due to erosion and uneven surfaces | - |
For more information about park access, phone 08 8999 4555 during business hours.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Point Coastal Reserve | Open | Drive with care. |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Darwin National Park | Open | - | |
| Mountain bike trails | Open | - |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djukbinj National Park | Open | - |
For more information about site access, call 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas River Esplanade campground | Closed | Access road impassable. | July 2026 |
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipperary Crossing Bush Campground | Closed | Access road impassable. | July 2026 |
| Crystal Falls Bush Campground | Closed | Access road impassable. | July 2026 |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve | Open | - | |
| Monsoon Walk | Open | - | |
| Woodlands to Water Lilies Walk | Closed | Impacts of flooding on walking track and trees. Maintenance underway. Water levels subsiding. | Pending successful risk assessment |
| Dam Wall | Open | - |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garig Gunak Barlu National Park | Closed | The park was directly and severely impacted by Cyclones Fina and Narelle and is currently undergoing significant recovery works. The road network leading to the park boundary also sustained widespread damage. These combined impacts prevent safe public access. Reopening timeframe is indicative and is subject to change depending on environmental conditions and the progress of repair works within the Park. Further updates provided as more information becomes available. Call the Permits team on 08 8999 4814. | 1 July 2026 (pending weather conditions) |
| Coburg Marine Park | Open | - |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4418.
| Area | Opening times | Status |
|---|---|---|
| George Brown Botanic Gardens | 7am to 7pm daily | Open Closed sections: woodlands, Africa-Madagascar Garden and Rainforest Gully. |
| Visitor and Event Centre | 9am to 5pm daily | Open |
| Gift shop | 9am to 5pm daily Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday | Open |
| Plant Display House | 9am to 3pm daily | Open |
| Eva's Café | 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday No bookings required | Open |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8988 8009.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Dam Conservation Area | Open | ||
| Harrison Dam Wall Track | Open |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Jungle Nature Park | Open | Some internal locations closed, see below. | - |
| Top Road, including front gate access | Open | - | |
| Woodland Walking Tracks | Open | - | |
| Jungle Walk in Monsoon Forest | Closed | Due to high water levels. | Mid-June 2026 |
| Hilltop Picnic Area | Open | - | |
| Bottom Road (dirt road) | Closed | Seasonal closure. | Mid-June 2026 |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Springs Hunting Reserve | Open | Access not yet assessed, proceed with care. | - |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard Springs Nature Park | Open | Gates are locked at 7pm each day. | - |
| Rainforest Walk (Howard Creek Walk) | Open | - | |
| Springs walking track | Open | - | |
| East Picnic Area | Open | - | |
| Western Picnic Area | Open | - | |
| Rock pools | Open | - | |
| Toddler pool | Open | - |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve | Open | - |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8988 8009.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaning Tree Lagoon Nature Park | Closed | Water levels subsiding | Mid-May 2026 |
There are 2 ways to access the Litchfield National Park.
Check road conditions at the NT Government's Road Report website before you leave home.
| Road access | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| via Batchelor | Open | - | |
| via Cox Peninsula | Open | - |
To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8999 4555.
You should also check the status for each attraction and site below.
Bamboo Creek Tin Mine
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Creek Tin Mine | Open | Water across walking track, take care | - |
Buley Rockhole
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buley Rockhole | Open | - |
Cascades
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascades swimming area - Upper Cascades | Open | Caution required. Take care. | - |
| Upper Cascades Walk | Open | - | |
| Lower Cascades Walk | Closed | Subject to repairs and maintenance. Opening when safe to access. | Mid-June 2026 |
Central Valley
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground 1 | Open | - | |
| Campground 2 | Open | - | |
| Campground 3 | Open | - |
Florence Falls
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Falls Lookout | Open | - | |
| Swimming | Open | Strong flow, caution required. Take care. | - |
| Shady Creek Walk | Open | - | |
| Florence Creek Walk | Open | - | |
| 2WD campground | Open | - | |
| 4WD campground | Open | - |
Greenant Creek
| Comments | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenant Creek Walk | Open | - |
Reynolds River track
4WD track access only.
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds River track | Closed | Due to seasonal closure (Reynolds River and Tolmer Creek crossings, and black soil plain) and site access impassable | Mid-July 2026 |
| Blyth Homestead | Closed | Due to seasonal closure (Tolmer Creek Crossing) and site access impassable | July 2026 |
| Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek Falls) | Closed | Due to seasonal closure (Tolmer Creek Crossing) and site access impassable | July 2026 |
| Sandy Creek Campground | Closed | Due to seasonal closure (Tolmer Creek Crossing) and site access impassable | July 2026 |
| Surprise Creek Falls | Closed | Due to seasonal closure (Reynolds River and Tolmer Creek crossings, and black soil plain) and site access impassable | Mid-July 2026 |
| Surprise Creek Campground | Closed | Due to seasonal closure (Reynolds River and Tolmer Creek crossings, and black soil plain) and site access impassable | Mid-July 2026 |
The Lost City
4WD track access only.
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lost City | Closed | Due to flooding damage, access impassible | Pending maintenance and risk assessment |
Tableland Creek (Sybel Springs)
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tableland Creek (Sybel Springs) | Open | High clearance 4WD experience. Drive with care. | - |
Tabletop Track
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tabletop track access | Open | - |
Tolmer Falls
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolmer Falls access | Open | - |
Walker Creek
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Creek | Open | - |
Wangi Falls
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground | Open | - | |
| Loop walk | Open | Return same route, walkway repairs underway | - |
| Picnic area | Open | - | |
| Cafe | Open | - | |
| Swimming | Open | - |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manton Dam Recreation Area | Open | - | |
| Dam | Open | - |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary River National Park | Open | - | |
| Mary River Billabong Walk | Closed | Water levels receding. | 19 June 2026 |
| Mary River Billabong Day Use Area | Open | - | |
| Bird Billabong Walking Track | Closed | Water levels receding. | 19 June 2026 |
| Brian's Creek Monsoon Forest Walk | Closed | Water levels receding. | 19 June 2026 |
| Hardies 4WD Track | Closed | Due to track flooding and high water levels. | July 2026 |
| Jimmy's Creek Monsoon Forest Walk | Closed | Water levels receding. | 19 June 2026 |
| Mistake Billabong | Closed | Water levels receding from access track. | 5 June 2026 |
| Rockhole Road | Open | High clearance 4wd recommended. | - |
| Couzens Lookout and Campground | Open | High clearance 4wd recommended. | - |
| North (Wildman) Rockhole | Open | High clearance 4wd recommended. | - |
| Wildman 4WD Track | Closed | Access road closed - high water levels. | July 2026 |
| Shady Camp Campground | Open | - | |
| Shady Camp crocodile viewing platform | Closed | High water levels - high risk of crocodile interaction. | 5 June 2026 |
| Point Stuart Boat Ramp | Closed | Access road closed - high water levels. | July 2026 |
| Point Stuart Coastal Reserve | Closed | Access road closed - high water levels. | July 2026 |
| Stuart's Tree Walking Track | Closed | Access road closed - high water levels. | July 2026 |
For more information about site access, call 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oolloo Crossing Conservation Reserve | Open | - |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve | Open | - |
For more information about site access, call 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stray Creek Conservation Reserve | Open | - |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8988 7200.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory Wildlife Park | Open | - | |
| Cafe | Open | - |
To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park | Closed | This park remains closed whilst formal management arrangements are finalised and essential infrastructure upgrades are completed. We are working alongside the Traditional Owners and the Northern Land Council in this regard |
For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tree Point Conservation Area | Open | - |
To contact the Ranger Station, phone: 08 8999 4555.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park | Open | Access road damage. Recommended for high clearance 4WD only. | - |
| Swimming | Open | - | |
| Campground | Open | - |
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