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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 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 sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve Closed Pending repairs to damaged infrastructure following Cyclone Megan1 March 2025
Jagududgu Loop Walk Closed  1 March 2025
Barrawulla Loop Walk Closed  1 March 2025

Nitmiluk Tours phone: 1300 146 743

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park ClosedDue to seasonal conditionsApril 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 accessStatusComments 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 / SiteStatusComments Forecast opening
Swimming Open -
Loop walk Open -

Mataranka Thermal Pool (via Homestead Road)

Activity / SiteStatusComments 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 PoolOpen -
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 MulurarkOpen  
Mulurark (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Riverside walk - Mulurark to Jalmurark/12 MileOpen -
Jalmurark (via John Hauser Drive)/12 Mile Forecast opening
Campground Open -
Boat ramp Open -
Riverside walk - Jalmurark/12 Mile to  Korowan (Mataranka) FallsOpen -
Korowan–Mataranka Falls (via John Hauser Drive) Forecast opening
Korowan (Mataranka) Falls Open -

Phone: 08 8973 8888

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Giwining / Flora River Nature Park Open -
Lorrngorl Campground Open -
Kathleen Falls walkClosedDue to erosionMarch 2025
Djarrung Falls walkOpen -

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 Open  -
Escarpment Walk Open -
Old Victoria Road Crossing Open -
Victoria River Boat Ramp Open -
Joe Creek and Ngawilbinbin Walk Open -
Big Horse Campground OpenCampsites 15 to 20 closed to 5 January 2025-
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 ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 March 2025
Lupayi Campground - Jasper Gorge Open -
Gumil Campground and LookoutOpen  
4WD tracks
Tuwakam Track ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 March 2025
Wickham Track ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 March 2025
Bullita Access Road Open -
Bullita Stock Route Track
Bullita Stock Route Track ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 June 2025
Bullita Homestead and campground ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 June 2025
Spring Creek Yard Campground ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 June  2025
East Baines Crossing Campground ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 June 2025
Drover’s Rest Campground ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 June 2025
Gibbie Track
Gibbie Creek Track ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 June 2025
Paperbark Yard Campground ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 June 2025
Humbert Track
Humbert Track ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 June 2025
Top Humbert Campground ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 June 2025
Fig Tree Yard Campground ClosedSeasonal closure due to high temperatures1 June 2025
Broad Arrow Track
Broad Arrow Track Closed Due to conditions on park1 June 2025
Camel Point Campground Closed Due to conditions on park1 June 2025
East Baines Campground Closed Due to conditions on park1 June 2025
Escarpment Lookout Campground Closed Due to conditions on park1 June 2025
Wilingarri Campground Closed Due to conditions on park1 June 2025
Depot Creek Campground Closed Due to conditions on park1 June 2025

Phone: 08 8973 8888

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Keep River National Park Open  
Information Centre Open -
Woorrilbem/Cockatoo Lagoon Open -
Ginger's Hill Walk Open -
Jenemoom Walk Open  
Goorrandalng Loop Walk Open -
Goorrandalng Campground Open -
Jarnem Campground Open  
Jarnem Walks
Nigli Gap Open  
Lookout Walk Open  
Loop Walk Open 

Phone: 08 8973 8888

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Limmen National Park OpenTo 4WD high clearance vehicles. Check Road Report NT and drive to conditions.-
Butterfly Falls OpenPlease note, water in plunge pool is stagnant water and not recommended for swimming.-
Southern Lost City OpenDay use area only. Walking track open.-
Western Lost City ClosedDue to seasonal conditionsMay 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 sitesStatusComments 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.

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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 Open -
Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 4 upwards  Open  -
Private canoeing (day) - gorges 2 and upriver Closed - 15/10/24Seasonal closure-
Overnight canoeing Closed - 15/10/24Seasonal closure-
Fourth Gorge campsite Closed - 15/10/24Seasonal closure-
Sixth Gorge campsite Closed - 15/10/24Seasonal closure-
Ninth Gorge campsite ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature -
Jatbula Trail ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature
2024 walking season: 1 June to 30 September 2024. Book online.
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Northern Rockhole - walk and swimming ClosedSeasonal 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 sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Windolf Walk Open  -
Southern Rockhole - walk and swimming ClosedDue to no water in plunge pool-
Butterfly Gorge Walk Open  
Lily Ponds Walk  ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature -
Lily Ponds - swimming at river ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature-
Lily Pond Waterfall - swimming ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature -
Dunlop Swamp - camping ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature -
Eighth Gorge campsite ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature-
Smitt Rock campsite ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature -
Smitt Rock Walk (via Yambi Trail)  ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature-
Jawoyn Valley Walk ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature -
Eighth Gorge Walk ClosedSeasonal 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) ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature -
Yambi Trail (Lily Ponds junction to Eighth Gorge junction) ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature -
Waleka Walk (Pats Lookout to Butterfly Gorge junction) Open  -
Waleka Walk (Butterfly Gorge to Eighth Gorge) ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature -

Mountain bike trails

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Jalkwarak TrailOpen -
Jatete Trail Open -
Gurumal Trail Open -
Windolf Trail Open -
Yambi Trail Open -
Waleka Trail Open -
Bamjon Trail ClosedDue to track damage from rock fall-

Leliyn (Edith Falls)

Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Edith Falls Open  -
Leliyn Loop Walk Open  
Sweetwater and Longhole Walk ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature-
Sweetwater swimming ClosedSeasonal closure due to high ambient temperature-
Swimming in plunge pool Open -
Swimming in upper pool Open -
Campground Open -

Last updated: 18 November 2024

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