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 Open -
All picnic areas Open   -
Walking track - Loop - Boardwalk Open -

To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8999 4555.

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Butterfly Gorge Nature ParkClosedPending roadworks for safe access When road access is possible
Lookout WalkClosedPending roadworks for safe accessWhen road access is possible

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 Minor beach access disruption due to path upgrade work. Mid May 2024
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 Open--

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, awaiting roadworks for safe access.

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.

When road access is possible
Crystal Falls Bush Campground Closed

Due to seasonal conditions, awaiting roadworks for safe access.

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.

When road access is possible

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

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve Open   -
Monsoon Walk Open -
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 OpenA permit is required to visit and camp during the dry season. Call the Permits team on 08 8999 4814.  
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 Park Open . -
Top Road, including front gate access Open   -
Woodland Walking Tracks Open   -
Jungle Walk in Monsoon Forest Open  -
Hilltop Picnic Area Open   -
Bottom Road (dirt road) Open  -

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) 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 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 Open 

Buley Rockhole

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Swimming OpenTake care, conditions can change quickly-

Cascades

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

Central Valley

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Campground 1Open -
Campground 2 Open -
Campground 3 Open -

Florence Falls

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Florence Falls Lookout Open  -
Swimming Open -
Shady Creek Walk Open  -
Florence Creek Walk Open  -
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 OpenRough 4WD track. Water crossings to approximately 0.6m present. Road works underway. Proceed with care. 
Blyth Homestead OpenDrive with care. 
Sandy (Camp) Creek Falls OpenRough 4WD track. Water crossings to approximately 0.6m present. Road works underway. Proceed with care. 
Surprise Creek Falls OpenRough 4WD track. Water crossings to approximately 0.6m present. Road works underway. Proceed with care. 
Surprise Falls CampgroundOpenTemporary campground access via day use Area carpark. Proceed with care.

The Lost City

4WD track access only.

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
The Lost City Open 

Tabletop Track

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Tabletop track access Open -

Tolmer Falls

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Tolmer Falls access Open  -

Walker Creek

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Walker CreekOpen 

Wangi Falls

Activity / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Campground Open   -
Loop walk Open -
Picnic area Open  Ablution block renovations underway. Portable toilets are available adjacent to car park.End June 2024, dependent on progress of renovations
Cafe OpenFor information about the cafe, go to the Wangi Falls Cafe facebook 
Swimming OpenTake care when swimming-

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   -
Bird Billabong Day Use Area Open   -
Bird Billabong Walking Track Open  -
Brian's Creek Monsoon Forest Walk Open  -
Hardies 4WD Track Open  -
Jimmy's Creek Monsoon Forest Walk Open  -
Mistake Billabong Open  -
Rockhole Road Open   -
Couzens Lookout and Campground Open   -
North (Wildman) Rockhole Open   -
Wildman 4WD Track Closed Due to seasonal inundation Mid-July 2024, depending on safe access
Shady Camp Campground Open   -
Shady Camp crocodile viewing platform Open -
Point Stuart Coastal Reserve Open Picnic area open -
Point Stuart Coastal Reserve Walking Track  Closed Pending track realignment June 2025, pending works and safety assessment
Stuarts Tree Walking Track Closed Due to safety protocols June 2025

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.

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 ClosedAwaiting completion of post wet season road repairs12 July 2024
Swimming Closed 12 July 2024
Campground ClosedAwaiting completion of post wet season road repairs12 July 2024

Last updated: 18 June 2024

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