Nitmiluk National Park
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 |
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| Nitmiluk National Park access |
Open | Due to seasonal conditions all walking paths between the Nitmiluk Centre and the boat ramp are closed. Alternative access is via the road. Car parking is available at both locations and for visitor safety we advise using your vehicle to access these locations. |
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Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Swimming in Katherine River - gorge 1
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Closed
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Permanently closed to swimming and canoeing
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Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 2 and 3
| Closed | Seasonal closure | - |
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Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 4 upwards
| Closed | Seasonal closure |
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Private canoeing (day) - gorges 2 and upriver
| Closed | Seasonal closure | - |
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Overnight canoeing
| Closed | Seasonal closure | - |
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Fourth Gorge campsite
| Closed | Seasonal closure | - |
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Sixth Gorge campsite
| Closed | Seasonal closure | - |
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Ninth Gorge campsite
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Closed | Seasonal closure |
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| Jatbula Trail
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Closed | Seasonal 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
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Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature and poor water condition in the pool. |
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Baruwei Loop Walk
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Open
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Boat tours
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Open
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For more information contact Nitmiluk Tours on 1300 146 743 or go to the Nitmiluk Katherine website |
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Southern walks and trails
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Windolf Walk
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Open | |
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Southern Rockhole - walk and swimming
| Open | | - |
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Butterfly Gorge Walk
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Open | Closed for swimming | - |
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Lily Ponds Walk
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Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature |
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Lily Ponds - swimming at river
| Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
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Lily Pond Waterfall - swimming
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Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature |
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Dunlop Swamp - camping
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Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature |
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Eighth Gorge campsite
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Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
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Smitt Rock campsite
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Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature |
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Smitt Rock Walk (via Yambi Trail)
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Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature | - |
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Jawoyn Valley Walk
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Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature |
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Eighth Gorge Walk
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Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature |
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Yambi Trail (Windolf Walk junction to Butterfly Gorge Walk junction)
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Open | |
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Yambi Trail (Butterfly Gorge Walk junction to Lily Ponds junction)
| Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature |
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Yambi Trail (Lily Ponds junction to Eighth Gorge junction)
| Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature |
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Waleka Walk (Pats Lookout to Butterfly Gorge junction)
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Open | |
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Waleka Walk (Butterfly Gorge to Eighth Gorge)
| Closed | Seasonal closure due to high ambient temperature |
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Mountain bike trails
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Jalkwarak Trail
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Partial closures
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Due to seasonal conditions the following sections are closed:
- Nitmiluk Centre to boat ramp.
- Gorge Road to Ranger Station
- Gorge road to trail junction.
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Jatete Trail
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Open
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Gurumal Trail
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Open
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Windolf Trail
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Open
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Yambi Trail
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Open
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Waleka Trail
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Open
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-
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Bamjon Trail
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Closed
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Due to track damage from rock fall
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Leliyn (Edith Falls)
| Park sites | Status | Comments | Forecast opening |
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Edith Falls
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Open
| | - |
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Leliyn Loop Walk
| Open | | - |
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Sweetwater and Longhole Walk
| Open | | - |
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Sweetwater swimming
| Open | | - |
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Swimming in plunge pool
| Closed | Seasonal closure | May 2025 |
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Swimming in upper pool
| Open | | - |
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Campground
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Open | | - |
Last updated: 20 January 2025
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