Phone: 08 8973 8888
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limmen Bight Marine Park | Open |
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:
- this page if the park is open
- the road conditions on the Road Report website.
For more information and condition updates, each area has a phone number you can contact below.
Phone: 08 8973 8888
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barranyi (North Island) National Park | Open | No water or toilet facilities are available due to damage sustained during Cyclone Megan | - |
| Paradice Bay Campground | Closed | 1 February 2025 | |
| Paradice Bay Loop Walk Track | Closed | 1 February 2025 | |
| Mud Bay Campground | Closed | 1 February 2025 |
Phone: 08 8973 8888
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caranbirini Conservation Reserve | Closed | Pending repairs to damaged infrastructure following Cyclone Megan | 1 March 2025 |
| Jagududgu Loop Walk | Closed | 1 March 2025 | |
| Barrawulla Loop Walk | Closed | 1 March 2025 |
Nitmiluk Tours phone: 1300 146 743
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | April 2025 |
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 access | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martins Road - Elsey National Park | Open | - | |
| Homestead Road | Open | - | |
| John Hauser Drive | Open | - |
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 / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | Open | - | |
| Loop walk | Open | - |
Mataranka Thermal Pool (via Homestead Road)
| Activity / Site | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | Open | Ongoing upgrade works being conducted around the Rainbow Spring Viewing Platform and walking track access to Thermal pool walking track/boardwalk. Detours are in place, please follow all signage and directions. | 9 December 2024 |
| Riverside walk to Stevie's Hole | Open | The Riverside walk will be redirected due to Rainbow Spring viewing platform upgrades. Follow all signage and directions. | 9 December 2024 |
| Riverside walk - Stevie's Hole to Mataranka Falls | Open |
Other locations
| Stevie's Hole (via Thermal Pool) | Forecast opening | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking tracks | Open | - | |
| Botanic Walk (via John Hauser Drive) | Forecast opening | ||
| Loop walk | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - Botanic walk to 4 Mile | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - Botanic walk to Stevie's Hole/Mataranka Thermal Pool | Open | - | |
| 4 Mile (via John Hauser Drive) | Forecast opening | ||
| Day use area | Open | - | |
| Boat ramp | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - 4 Mile to Wabalarr | Open | - | |
| Wabalarr (via John Hauser Drive) | Forecast opening | ||
| Riverside walk - Wabalarr to Mulurark | Open | ||
| Mulurark (via John Hauser Drive) | Forecast opening | ||
| Riverside walk - Mulurark to Jalmurark/12 Mile | Open | - | |
| Jalmurark (via John Hauser Drive)/12 Mile | Forecast opening | ||
| Campground | Open | - | |
| Boat ramp | Open | - | |
| Riverside walk - Jalmurark/12 Mile to Korowan (Mataranka) Falls | Open | - | |
| Korowan–Mataranka Falls (via John Hauser Drive) | Forecast opening | ||
| Korowan (Mataranka) Falls | Open | - | |
Phone: 08 8973 8888
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giwining / Flora River Nature Park | Open | - | |
| Lorrngorl Campground | Open | - | |
| Kathleen Falls walk | Closed | Due to erosion | March 2025 |
| Djarrung Falls walk | Open | - |
Phone: 08 8973 8888
| Park sites | Status | Comments | 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 | Open | - | |
| Escarpment Walk | Open | - | |
| Old Victoria Road Crossing | Open | - | |
| Victoria River Boat Ramp | Open | - | |
| Joe Creek and Ngawilbinbin Walk | Open | - | |
| Big Horse Campground | Open | Campsites 15 to 20 closed to 7 October 2024 | - |
| Big Horse Boat Ramp | Open | - | |
| Gregory's Tree | Open | - | |
| Limestone Gorge Campground | Closed | Due to impassable access | 1 May 2025 |
| Limestone Gorge - Calcite Flow Walk | Open | Access to the walk is by High Clearance 4WD only. Drive with Caution. | |
| Lupayi Campground - Jasper Gorge | Open | - | |
| Gumil Campground and Lookout | Open | ||
| 4WD tracks | |||
| Tuwakam Track | Open | - | |
| Wickham Track | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high temperatures | - |
| Bullita Access Road | Open | - | |
| Bullita Stock Route Track | |||
| Bullita Stock Route Track | Open | - | |
| Bullita Homestead and campground | Open | - | |
| Spring Creek Yard Campground | Open | - | |
| East Baines Crossing Campground | Open | - | |
| Drover’s Rest Campground | Open | - | |
| Gibbie Track | |||
| Gibbie Creek Track | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high temperatures | - |
| Paperbark Yard Campground | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high temperatures | - |
| Humbert Track | |||
| Humbert Track | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high temperatures | - |
| Top Humbert Campground | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high temperatures | - |
| Fig Tree Yard Campground | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high temperatures | - |
| Broad Arrow Track | |||
| Broad Arrow Track | Closed | Due to conditions on park | 1 June 2025 |
| Camel Point Campground | Closed | Due to conditions on park | 1 June 2025 |
| East Baines Campground | Closed | Due to conditions on park | 1 June 2025 |
| Escarpment Lookout Campground | Closed | Due to conditions on park | 1 June 2025 |
| Wilingarri Campground | Closed | Due to conditions on park | 1 June 2025 |
| Depot Creek Campground | Closed | Due to conditions on park | 1 June 2025 |
Phone: 08 8973 8888
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keep River National Park | Closed | 9 November 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 | Closed | ||
| Lookout Walk | Closed | ||
| Loop Walk | Closed | ||
Phone: 08 8973 8888
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limmen National Park | Open | To 4WD high clearance vehicles. Check Road Report NT and drive to conditions. | - |
| Butterfly Falls | Open | Please note, water in plunge pool is stagnant water and not recommended for swimming. | - |
| Southern Lost City | Open | Day use area only. Walking track open. | - |
| Western Lost City | Closed | Due to seasonal conditions | May 2025 |
| Munbililla - Tomato Island | Open | - | |
| Towns River Public Boat Ramp, corner of The Savannah Way | Open | - | |
| Towns River campground | Open | - | |
| Limmen River campground | Open | - | |
| Didi Baba campground | Open | - | |
| Mountain Creek campground | Open | - | |
| Yurrlmunji campground | Open | - |
Find out more about Nitmiluk National Park.
Check road conditions at the NT Government's Road Report website before you leave home.
To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8973 8888.
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitmiluk National Park access | Open | Visitors are advised that the main walkway between the Visitor Centre and the Picnic Ground Area/Boat Ramp is currently closed. Walking access is available via the Jalkwarak track. This is a natural, unformed surface so those with mobility issues are advised to drive between the Visitor Centre and Picnic Ground Area/Boat Ramp rather than using this track. | - |
Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming in Katherine River - gorge 1 | Closed | Permanently closed to swimming and canoeing | - |
| Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 2 and 3 | Open | - | |
| Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 4 upwards | Open | - | |
| Private canoeing (day) - gorges 2 and upriver | Closed - 15/10/24 | Seasonal closure | - |
| Overnight canoeing | Closed - 15/10/24 | Seasonal closure | - |
| Fourth Gorge campsite | Closed - 15/10/24 | Seasonal closure | - |
| Sixth Gorge campsite | Closed - 15/10/24 | Seasonal closure | - |
| Ninth Gorge campsite | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Jatbula Trail | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature 2024 walking season: 1 June to 30 September 2024. Book online. | - |
| Northern Rockhole - walk and swimming | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature and poor water condition in the pool. | - |
| 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 sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windolf Walk | Open | - | |
| Southern Rockhole - walk and swimming | Closed | Due to no water in plunge pool | - |
| Butterfly Gorge Walk | Open | - | |
| Lily Ponds Walk | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Lily Ponds - swimming at river | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Lily Pond Waterfall - swimming | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Dunlop Swamp - camping | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Eighth Gorge campsite | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Smitt Rock campsite | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Smitt Rock Walk (via Yambi Trail) | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Jawoyn Valley Walk | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Eighth Gorge Walk | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Yambi Trail (Windolf Walk junction to Butterfly Gorge Walk junction) | Open | - | |
| Yambi Trail (Butterfly Gorge Walk junction to Lily Ponds junction) | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Yambi Trail (Lily Ponds junction to Eighth Gorge junction) | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Waleka Walk (Pats Lookout to Butterfly Gorge junction) | Open | - | |
| Waleka Walk (Butterfly Gorge to Eighth Gorge) | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
Mountain bike trails
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalkwarak Trail | Open | - | |
| Jatete Trail | Open | - | |
| Gurumal Trail | Open | - | |
| Windolf Trail | Open | - | |
| Yambi Trail | Open | - | |
| Waleka Trail | Open | - | |
| Bamjon Trail | Closed | Due to track damage from rock fall | - |
Leliyn (Edith Falls)
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Falls | Open | - | |
| Leliyn Loop Walk | Open | - | |
| Sweetwater and Longhole Walk | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Sweetwater swimming | Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
| Swimming in plunge pool | Open | - | |
| Swimming in upper pool | Open | - | |
| Campground | Open | - |
Last updated: 31 October 2024
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