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 OpenHigh clearance 4WD only-

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 OpenHigh clearance 4WD only, deep water crossings 
Palm Valley access road Open High clearance 4WD only, deep water crossings 
Palm Valley Campground Open High clearance 4WD only, deep water crossings 
Finke River 4WD Route (Boggy Hole Track) OpenHigh clearance 4WD only, deep water crossings up to 700mm deep. Towing is not advised. 
Finke River 4wd route campground Open High clearance 4WD only, deep water crossings up to 700mm deep. Towing is not advised. 
Boggy Hole Open High clearance 4WD only, deep water crossings up to 700mm deep. Towing is not advised. 
Boggy Hole Finke River campground OpenHigh clearance 4WD only, deep water crossings. Towing is not advised. 
Kalarranga Walk Open  
Mparra Walk Open  
Arankaia Walk, Palm Valley Open  
Mpulungkinya Walk, Palm Valley Open 

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 OpenHigh clearance 4WD only-
Campground OpenHigh clearance 4WD only-

Phone: 08 8951 8250.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Native Gap Conservation Reserve Open   -

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Owen Springs Reserve Open High clearance 4WD only  
Lawrence Gorge Camping Area  Open High clearance 4WD only  
Redbank Waterhole Open High 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 OpenHigh clearance 4WD only. Sections of the track are boggy.-

Find out more about Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park.

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 Open High clearance 4WD only.  
Dolomite Walk Open   
Glen Helen Gorge Open   
Glen Helen Gorge Walk Open   
Finke River Two Mile Open   
Hugh Gorge Open High Clearance 4WD only.  
Ochre Pits Open   
Aranda Walk Open   
Tyler's Pass Open   
Roma Gorge Open High Clearance 4WD only.  
Standley Chasm Open A private facility with entrance and camping fees, visit the Standley Chasm website for more details.

Ellery Creek Big Hole

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ellery Creek Big Hole Open -
Ellery Creek Loop WalkOpen -

Ormiston Gorge

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ormiston Gorge Open -
Ormiston Gorge campground Open -
Ormiston Gorge Kiosk OpenOpen from 6 April daily from 10am to 4pm. 
Ormiston Pound Walk: Ormiston Gorge Open -

Ghost Gum

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Ghost Gum Lookout Open -
Ghost Gum Loop Walk  Open -

Redbank Gorge

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Redbank Gorge Open

High clearance 4WD only.

Some toilets at Redbank Woodlands and Redbank Ridgetop campsites are closed for maintenance.

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Redbank Gorge Walk Open -

Simpsons Gap

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Simpsons Gap Open -
Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path Open -
Woodlands TrailOpenStay on the trail and avoid entering surrounding areas of burnt ground where fire hazards may persist. 
Cassia Hill WalkOpen 

Serpentine

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Serpentine Gorge Open -
Serpentine Chalet Dam Open -

Larapinta Trail

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Larapinta Trail Open

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   -
Section 3 - Jay Creek to Standley Chasm Open

Access to Jay Creek via the Hamilton Downs Road is no longer possible.

Standley Chasm is a private facility with entrance and camping fees, visit the Standley Chasm website for more details.

 
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 OpenHigh clearance 4WD only-

Phone: 08 8951 8250

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Trephina Gorge Nature Park Open  
Walks Open  
Gorge Campground Open  
Bluff Campground Open  
Panorama Campground Open  
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   -
Kings Creek Crossing at Luritja Road (Kings Canyon Resort East) Open   -
Kings Canyon Access Road Open   -
Kings Canyon Picnic area Open   -
Kings Canyon Rim Walk Open   -
South Wall Return Walk Open   -
Kings Creek Walk Open   -
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: 15 August 2024

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