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Check if a park is open: Katherine region

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:

For more information and condition updates, each area has a phone number you can contact below.

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Phone: 08 8973 8888

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Barranyi (North Island) National Park Open  -
Paradice Bay Campground Open  -
Paradice Bay Loop Walk Track Open  -

Phone: 08 8973 8888

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve Closed Pending wet season flooding/road access and late wildfire damage.1st April 2024
Jagududgu Loop Walk Closed  1st April 2024
Barrawulla Loop Walk Closed  1st April 2024

Nitmiluk Tours phone: 1300 146 743

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park ClosedClosed for duration for the wet season1st April 2024

There are 3 ways to access Elsey National Park.

Read more about what you can see and do in the park.

Before you leave home, check road conditions on the NT Government's Road Report website.

Road accessStatusComments Forecast opening
Martins Road - Elsey National Park OpenBitter Springs is closed 
Homestead Road  ClosedMataraka Thermal Pool is closed 
John Hauser Drive Open4 Mile Boat Ramp Closed 

To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8973 8888.

You should also check the status for each attraction and site below.

Bitter Springs (via Martins Road)

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Swimming ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions30 March 2024,  dependent on weather conditions
Loop walk ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions30 March 2024, dependent on weather conditions

Mataranka Thermal Pool (via Homestead Road)

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
SwimmingClosedDue to flooding23 March 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Riverside walk to Stevie's Hole ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Riverside walk - Stevie's Hole to Mataranka Falls ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions

Other locations

Stevie's Hole (via Thermal Pool) Forecast opening
Walking tracks ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Botanic Walk (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Loop walk ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditionsDependent on weather conditions
Riverside Walk ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
4 Mile (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Day use area Open -
Boat ramp Open  
Riverside walk to 4 Mile ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Wabalarr (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Riverside walk 4 Mile to Wabalarr ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Mulurark (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Riverside walk Wabalarr to Mulurark ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Jalmurark (via John Hauser Drive)/12 Mile Forecast opening
Campground Closed 1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Boat ramp Closed Due to floodingDependent on weather conditions
Riverside walk Mulurark to Jalmurark/ 12 Mile ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Korowan–Mataranka Falls (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Korowan (Mataranka) Falls ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Riverside walk 12 Mile Yards to Mataranka Falls ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions

Phone: 08 8973 8888

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Giwining / Flora River Nature Park ClosedWet season unsealed road access and flooding1st April 2024
Lorrngorl Campground ClosedWet season unsealed road access and flooding1st April 2024

Phone: 08 8973 8888

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Judbarra / Gregory National Park Open with caution Some areas within the park are closed due to seasonal weather conditions. Read below for more information. -
Sullivan Campground on Victoria Highway Open   -
Victoria Gorge Access Closed Closed due to seasonal weather 1 April 2024
Escarpment Walk Closed Closed due to seasonal weather 1 April 2024
Old Victoria Road Crossing Closed Closed due to seasonal weather 1 April 2024
Victoria River Boat Ramp Closed Closed due to seasonal weather 1 April 2024
Joe Creek and Ngawilbinbin Walk Closed Closed due to seasonal weather 1 April 2024
Big Horse Campground Closed Due to flood damage 1 April 2024
Big Horse Boat Ramp Open   -
Gregory's Tree Closed Closed due to flooding 1 April 2024
Limestone Gorge Campground Closed Due to access impassable and under repair Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Limestone Gorge - Calcite Flow Walk Closed Due to access impassable and under repair Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Lupayi Campground - Jasper Gorge Closed Closed due to flooding 1 April 2024
4WD tracks
Tuwakam Track Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Wickham Track Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Bullita Access Road Closed Closed due to flooding Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Bullita Stock Route Track
Bullita Stock Route Track Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Bullita Homestead and campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Spring Creek Yard Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
East Baines Crossing Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Drover’s Rest Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Gibbie Track
Gibbie Creek Track Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Paperbark Yard Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Humbert Track
Humbert Track Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Top Humbert Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Fig Tree Yard Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Broad Arrow Track
Broad Arrow Track Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Camel Point Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
East Baines Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Escarpment Lookout Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Wilingarri Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.
Depot Creek Campground Closed Due to seasonal closure Anticipated reopening May 2024.

Phone: 08 8973 8888

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Keep River National Park ClosedClosed for duration of the wet season1st April 2024
Information Centre Closed -
Woorrilbem/Cockatoo Lagoon Closed -
Ginger's Hill Walk Closed -
Jenemoom Walk Closed  
Goorrandalng Loop Walk Closed -
Goorrandalng Campground Closed -
Jarnem Campground Closed  
Jarnem Walks
Nigli Gap ClosedClosed for duration of the wet season1st April 2024
Lookout Walk ClosedClosed for duration of the wet season1st April 2024
Loop Walk ClosedClosed for duration of the wet season1st April 2024

Phone: 08 8973 8888

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Limmen Bight Marine Park Open   -
Pt Roper Road Closed Due to seasonal weather conditions. April 2023, dependent on weather
Number 1 Landing Public Boat Ramp (corner of Pt Roper Road)

Closed

Due to seasonal weather conditions.April 2023, dependent on weather

Phone: 08 8973 8888

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Limmen National Park Closed Due to floodingApril 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Port Roper Road Closed Due to floodingApril 2024 dependent on weather conditions
Nathan River Road Closed Due to floodingApril 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Ryans Bend Road Closed Due to floodingApril 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Butterfly Falls Closed Due to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Southern Lost City ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 June 2024
Western Lost City Closed Due to seasonal weather conditions1 June 2024
Munbililla – Tomato Island ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 April 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Towns River Public Boat Ramp, corner of The Savannah Way ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Towns River campground ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Limmen River campground ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 May 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Didi Baba campground ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 April 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Mountain Creek campground ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 April 2024, dependent on weather conditions
Yurrlmunji campground ClosedDue to seasonal weather conditions1 April 2024, dependent on weather conditions

Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Swimming in Katherine River - gorge 1 Closed Permanently closed to swimming and canoeing -
Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 2 and 3 Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 4 upwards  Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Private canoeing (day) - gorges 2 and upriver Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Overnight canoeing Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Fourth Gorge campsite Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Sixth Gorge campsite Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Ninth Gorge campsite Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Jatbula Trail Closed 2024 walking season: 1 June to 30 September 2024. Book online. 1 June 2024
Northern Rockhole - walk and swimming Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Baruwei Loop Walk Open   -
Boat tours Open For more information contact Nitmiluk Tours on 1300 146 743 or go to the Nitmiluk Katherine website -

Southern walks and trails

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Windolf Walk Open   -
Southern Rockhole - walk and swimming ClosedClosed for swimming due to flooding.Dependent on seasonal conditions
Butterfly Gorge Walk Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Lily Ponds Walk  Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Lily Ponds - swimming at river Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Lily Pond Waterfall - swimming Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Dunlop Swamp - camping Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Eighth Gorge campsite Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Smitt Rock campsite Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Smitt Rock Walk (via Yambi Trail)  Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Jawoyn Valley Walk Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Eighth Gorge Walk Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Yambi Trail (Windolf Walk junction to Butterfly Gorge Walk junction) Open   -
Yambi Trail (Butterfly Gorge Walk junction to Lily Ponds junction) Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Yambi Trail (Lily Ponds junction to Eighth Gorge junction) Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions
Waleka Walk (Pats Lookout to Butterfly Gorge junction) Open   -
Waleka Walk (Butterfly Gorge to Eighth Gorge) Closed Due to seasonal closure 1 June 2024, dependant on seasonal conditions

Mountain bike trails

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Jalkwarak TrailOpen with cautionThe trail is closed between the Nitmiluk Boat ramp and the Gorge Access track. Obey all directions.-
Jatete Trail Open -
Gurumal Trail Open -
Windolf Trail Open -
Yambi Trail Open -
Waleka Trail Open -
Bamjon Trail ClosedDue to track damage from rock fall1 June 2024

Leliyn (Edith Falls)

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Edith Falls Open Road subject to flooding 
Leliyn Loop Walk Closed Until river recedes below 0.6m at the gauge.
Sweetwater and Longhole Walk Closed Until river drops below 1.5m
Sweetwater swimming Closed Until river drops below 1.5m
Swimming in plunge pool Closed  April / May 2024
Swimming in upper pool Closed Until river recedes below 0.6m at the gauge.
Campground Open 

Last updated: 19 March 2024

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