Check if a park is open: Darwin 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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To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8999 4555

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Berry Springs Nature Park Open  Pools closed, no swimming
Pools Closed June 2024 (weather dependent)
All picnic areas Open   -
Walking track - Loop - Boardwalk Open -

To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Due to Seasonal Conditions ClosedDue to seasonal conditions 31 May 2024
Lookout WalkClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024
SwimmingClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024

To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Casuarina Coastal Reserve Open   -
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   
Lee Point walking trail Open   -
Shared path - Lee Point to Buffalo Creek bird hide Closed Due to storm damageTBA

For more information about park access, phone 08 8999 4555 during business hours.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Channel Point Coastal Reserve ClosedDue to seasonal conditions7 June 2024

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Charles Darwin National ParkOpen

Gates are locked at 7pm each day.

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Mountain Bike Trails Open 

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Djukbinj National Park Open   -

For more information about site access, call 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Douglas River Esplanade campground Open

Access via Douglas Daly Holiday Park. 4WD recommended as only camps 1 to 7 are 2WD. Camps 8 to 9 are 4WD only. Bookings to camp can be made at Douglas Daly Holiday Park. For bookings, call 08 8978 2479.

Note: commercial campground - cannot be booked via the online booking system.

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Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Tipperary Crossing Bush Campground Closed

Due to seasonal conditions.

You must book and pay online.

Access via Oolloo Road and Jungawa Road, Douglas Daly. Read the fact sheet or check with the park office by calling 08 8999 4555.

31 May 2024
Crystal Falls Bush Campground Closed

Due to seasonal conditions.

You must book and pay online.

Access via Oolloo Road and Jungawa Road Douglas Daly. Read the fact sheet or check with the park office by calling 08 8999 4555.

31 May 2024

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve Open   -
Monsoon Walk Closeddue to damage from fallen treeFriday 8 March 2024
Woodlands to Water Lilies Walk Open -
Dam Wall Open
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For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park ClosedPending favourable weather conditions, the park reopens 1 May 2024. A permit is required to visit and camp during the dry season. Call the Permits team on 08 8999 4814. May 2024
Coburg Marine Park Open   -

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
George Brown Botanic GardensOpen  -
Visitor and Events Centre and gift shop Open  -
Children's playground Open  -

For more information about site access, phone 08 8988 8009.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Harrison Dam Conservation Area Open -
Harrison Dam Wall Track Open -

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Holmes Jungle Nature ParkOpen. -
Top Road, including front gate access Open  -
Woodland Walking Tracks Open  -
Jungle Walk in Monsoon Forest Closed May 2024
Hilltop Picnic Area Open  -
Bottom Road (dirt road)Closed May 2024

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Howard Springs Hunting ReserveOpen  -

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Last updated: 12 February 2024
Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Howard Springs Nature Park Open   -
Rainforest Walk (Howard Creek Walk) ClosedDue to flooding-
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 sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve Open   -

For more information about site access, phone 08 8988 8009.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Leaning Tree Lagoon Nature Park Open   -

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 accessStatusComments 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 / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Bamboo Creek Tin Mine ClosedDue to seasonal conditions1 June 2024

Buley Rockhole

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Swimming ClosedDue to seasonal conditions-

Cascades

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Lower section swimming ClosedIn need of repair/realignment-
Upper section swimming Open  
Cascades Loop Walk ClosedWalking track partially open via Upper Cascades-

Central Valley

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Campground 1ClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024
Campground 2 ClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024
Campground 3 ClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024

Florence Falls

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Florence Falls Lookout Open  -
Swimming ClosedDue to seasonal conditions-
Shady Creek Walk ClosedDue to seasonal conditions -
Florence Creek Walk ClosedDue to seasonal conditions -
2WD campground Open  -
4WD campground Open   -

Greenant Creek

CommentsStatusComments Forecast opening
Greenant Creek Walk Open -

Reynolds River track

4WD track access only.

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Reynolds River track ClosedDue to seasonal conditions28 June 2024
Blyth Homestead ClosedDue to seasonal conditions28 June 2024
Sandy (Camp) Creek Falls ClosedDue to seasonal conditions28 June 2024
Surprise Creek Falls ClosedDue to seasonal conditions28 June 2024
Surprise Falls CampgroundClosedDue to seasonal conditions28 June 2024

The Lost City

4WD track access only.

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
The Lost City ClosedDue to seasonal conditions1 June 2024

Tabletop Track

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Tabletop track access ClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024

Tolmer Falls

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Tolmer Falls access Open  -

Walker Creek

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Walker CreekClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024

Wangi Falls

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Campground Open   -
Loop walk ClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024, dependent on weather.
Picnic area Open  Ablution block renovations underway. Portable toilets are available adjacent carpark.May 2024, dependent on weather.
Cafe ClosedFor information about the cafe, go to the Wangi Falls Cafe facebook. Re-opening 2024
Swimming ClosedDue to seasonal conditions.31 May 2024, dependent on weather.

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Manton Dam Recreation Area Open
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Dam Open -

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Mary River National Park Open   -
Mary River Billabong Open Walking track closed due to seasonal conditions31 May 2024, depending on weather conditions
Bird Billabong Day Use Area Open   -
Bird Billabong Walking Track Closed Due to seasonal conditions 31 May 2024, depending on weather conditions
Brian's Creek Monsoon Forest Walk ClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024, depending on weather conditions
Hardies 4WD Track Closed Due to seasonal conditions 31 May 2024, depending on weather conditions
Jimmy's Creek Monsoon Forest Walk Closed Due to seasonal conditions 31 May 2024, depending on weather conditions
Mistake Billabong Open   -
Rockhole Road ClosedDue to seasonal conditions 31 May 2024
Couzens Lookout and Campground Closed Due to seasonal conditions 31 May 2024, depending on weather conditions
North (Wildman) Rockhole ClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024
Wildman 4WD Track Closed Due to seasonal conditions Mid-June 2024, depending on weather conditions
Shady Camp Campground Open   -
Shady Camp crocodile viewing platform ClosedDue to seasonal conditions  31 May 2024
Point Stuart Coastal Reserve Closed Due to seasonal conditions 31 May 2024, depending on weather conditions
Point Stuart Coastal Reserve Walking Track  Closed Due to seasonal conditions 31 May 2024, depending on weather conditions
Stuarts Tree Walking Track Closed Due to seasonal conditions 31 May 2024, depending on weather conditions

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve Open   -

For more information about site access, phone 08 8988 7200.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Territory Wildlife Park Open -
Cafe Open -

To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments 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.

 
Swimming Closed   
Campground Closed 

For more information about site access, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Tree Point Conservation Area Open   -

To contact the Ranger Station, phone: 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park ClosedDue to seasonal conditions.31 May 2024
Swimming ClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024
Campground ClosedDue to seasonal conditions31 May 2024

Last updated: 23 January 2024

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