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 | - |
| 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 | Closed | Due to continued strong currents | Dry season 2026 |
| Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 4 upwards | Closed | Due to continued strong currents | Dry season 2026 |
| Private canoeing (day) - gorges 2 and upriver | Closed | Due to high river levels and strong currents. Prior to opening Crocodile survey and facility repair is required. Please note that the closure may extend into July. | 1 July 2026 |
| Overnight canoeing | Closed | Due to high river levels and strong currents. Prior to opening Crocodile survey and facility repair is required. Please note that the closure may extend into July. | 1 July 2026 |
| Fourth Gorge campsite | Closed | Due to high river levels and strong currents. Prior to opening Crocodile survey and facility repair is required. Please note that the closure may extend into July. | 1 July 2026 |
| Sixth Gorge campsite | Closed | Due to high river levels and strong currents. Prior to opening Crocodile survey and facility repair is required. Please note that the closure may extend into July. | 1 July 2026 |
| Ninth Gorge campsite | Closed | Due to high river levels and strong currents. Prior to opening Crocodile survey and facility repair is required. Please note that the closure may extend into July. | 1 July 2026 |
| Jatbula Trail | Closed | Due to sodden and unsafe walking conditions | 1 July 2026 |
| Northern Rockhole - swimming | Closed | Due to sodden and unsafe conditions | June 2026 |
| Baruwei Loop Walk | Open | - | |
| Boat tours | Open | For more information contact Nitmiluk Tours on 1300 146 743 or go to the Nitmiluk Katherine website | - |
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windolf Walk | Open | Open to the Southern Rockhole | - |
| Southern Rockhole - walk and swimming | Open | For ferry services, please contact Nitmiluk Tours. Water not flowing. | - |
| Butterfly Gorge Walk | Closed | Due to ongoing flood recovery | 1 August 2026 |
| Lily Ponds Walk | Closed | Due to ongoing flood recovery | 1 August 2026 |
| Lily Ponds - swimming at river | Closed | Due to ongoing flood recovery | 1 August 2026 |
| Lily Pond Waterfall - swimming | Closed | Due to ongoing flood recovery | 1 August 2026 |
| Dunlop Swamp - campsite | Open | - | |
| Eighth Gorge campsite | Open | - | |
| Smitt Rock campsite | Open | - | |
| Smitt Rock Walk (via Yambi Trail) | Open | - | |
| Jawoyn Valley Walk | Open | - | |
| Eighth Gorge Walk | Open | - | |
| Yambi Trail (Windolf Walk junction to Butterfly Gorge Walk junction) | Open | - | |
| Yambi Trail (Butterfly Gorge Walk junction to Lily Ponds junction) | Open | - | |
| Yambi Trail (Lily Ponds junction to Eighth Gorge junction) | Open | - | |
| Waleka Walk (Pats Lookout to Butterfly Gorge junction) | Open | - | |
| Waleka Walk (Butterfly Gorge to Eighth Gorge) | Partial | Via Dunlop Swamp – Smitt Rock walk | 1 August 2026 |
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalkwarak Trail | Open | - | |
| Jatete Trail | Open | - | |
| Gurumal Trail | Closed | - | |
| Windolf Trail | Closed | - | |
| Yambi Trail | Closed | - | |
| Waleka Trail | Closed | - | |
| Bamjon Trail | Closed | - |
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Falls (day-use area) | Open | No BBQ facilities available | - |
| Campground | Open | - | |
| Swimming in Edith Falls plunge pool | Partial | Swimming permitted only inside the rope barriers and the sand island | |
| Swimming in upper pool | Open | - | |
| Sweetwater Campground | Open | Access is from Leliyn | - |
| Swimming in Sweetwater pool | Open | - | |
| Leliyn Loop Walk | Open | - | |
| Sweetwater and Longhole Walk | Open | - |
Give feedback about this page.
Share this page:
URL copied!