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Nitmiluk National Park

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 ClosedSeasonal closure-
Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 4 upwards  ClosedSeasonal closure -
Private canoeing (day) - gorges 2 and upriver Closed Seasonal closure-
Overnight canoeing Closed Seasonal closure-
Fourth Gorge campsite Closed Seasonal closure-
Sixth Gorge campsite ClosedSeasonal closure-
Ninth Gorge campsite ClosedSeasonal closure -
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 Open -
Butterfly Gorge Walk OpenClosed for swimming-
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 OpenAccess by Nitmiluk Tours boat tour -
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 Trail Partial closures Due to seasonal conditions the following sections are closed:
  • Gorge Road to Ranger Station
  • Gorge road to trail junction.
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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 sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
Edith Falls (day-use area) Open  -
Campground Open -
Swimming in Edith Falls plunge pool ClosedSeasonal closureMay 2025
Swimming in upper pool ClosedDue to heavy rainfall-
Swimming in Sweetwater poolOpen -
Leliyn Loop Walk Open -
Sweetwater and Longhole Walk Open -

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