Road And Access Report

Area Status Updated Additional Information
Arnhem Highway Open 08/05/13 Please be advised of roadworks on several stretches just out of Humpty Doo, and at Flying Fox Creek. Adhere to posted speed limits, and drive to the conditions.
Old Jim Jim Road Open 18/05/13 High Clearance 4WD only. Unsealed road with washouts and corrugations. Please drive with care.
Kakadu Highway Open 23/04/13
East Alligator District
Ubirr Art Site Open 08/05/13 Ubirr art site is open from 8.30am to sunset daily. Please be aware that one of the viewing platforms has been closed due to damage to platform
Magela Creek (road to Ubirr) Open 08/05/13 There is currently around 0.1m of water over the road at Magela Creek and the 'S-Bends' [Oenpelli Road]. Please take care and drive to the conditions.
Cahills Crossing Open 08/05/13 Please be aware crossing is subject to tidal change - contact Bowali Visitor Centre for tidal information on 08 8938 1120.
Merl Campground Open 26/04/13
Manngarre Walk Open 03/05/13
Bardedjilidji Sandstone Walk Open 24/05/13 'Wet season' walk currently open. Full walk to re-open once water levels subside.
Sandstone & River Walk Closed 26/04/13 High water levels in creeks and waterholes near the walking track currently present a high crocodile risk, to open once water levels have receded.
Nourlangie District
Nawurlandja Lookout Open 02/04/13
Anbangbang Billabong Walk Closed 26/04/13 High water levels near the walking track present a crocodile risk. Once water levels recede rangers can commence pre-opening clean-up work.
Gubara Open 23/05/13 Water on road in several sections due to recent rain, please take care and drive to the conditions.
Sandy Billabong Closed 16/05/13 High water levels present a crocodile risk.District rangers are monitoring site, and will open once water levels have receded.
Muirella Park Campground Open 03/05/13
Bubba Wetland Walk Closed 16/05/13 High water levels near the walking track present a crocodile risk. District rangers are monitoring site, and will open once water levels have receded.
Illigadjarr Walk Closed 16/05/13 High water levels near the walking track present a crocodile risk. District rangers are monitoring site, and will open once water levels have receded.
Burdulba Campground Open 15/05/13
Malabanjbanjdju Caravan Area Open 15/05/13
Malabanjbanjdju Tent Area Open 19/04/13
Sandstone Barrk Walk Open 14/05/13 Plan to leave early as possible to avoid the heat of the day. Take at least 3 litres of water per walker.
Nanguluwur Open 02/04/13
Mirrai Lookout Open 22/12/11
Nourlangie Rock Art Site Open 02/04/13
South Alligator District
Mamukala Open 11/05/13 The Mamukala observation platform is open.
Gungarre Walk Open 02/04/13
West Alligator Head Closed 16/05/13 Flooding of the road is restricting access to the coastline. Awaiting water levels to recede and the floodplain to dry out prior to access.
Red Lily Billabong Closed 16/05/13 Water levels at crossings and camping area remain high – awaiting water levels to drop to enable access.
Alligator Billabong Closed 16/05/13 Water levels at crossings and camping area remain high – awaiting water levels to drop to enable access.
2 Mile Hole Billabong Closed 26/04/13 Water levels at crossings and the campground remain high. Scheduling of road grading is underway. Road may open without grading based on water levels in creeks.
4 Mile Hole Billabong Closed 16/05/13 Water levels need to recede before pre-opening work can commence.
Jim Jim District
Jim Jim Billabong Campground Open 23/05/13 4WD only. This unsealed road is very rough due to deep corrugations.
Yellow Water Road Closed 16/05/13 Awaiting water levels to recede to allow access. Yellow Water Cruises now departing from Gagadju Lodge to Yellow Water Billabong via minibus. Contact Gagudju Lodge Cooinda on 08 8979 1500 for further details.
Home Billabong Walk Closed 16/05/13 This track is inaccessible as it is completely submerged.
Jim Jim Falls Closed 16/05/13 District Rangers have recently assessed the area. Scheduling of maintenance work is underway. Crocodile surveys have now commenced.
Garnamarr camp ground Closed 26/04/13 The campground manager will move onsite shortly to commence pre-opening maintenance work
Twin Falls Closed 26/04/13 Travelling beyond Jim Jim Creek is currently not possible due to high water levels.
Twin Falls Plateau Walk Closed 26/04/13 Travelling beyond Jim Jim Creek is currently not possible due to high water levels.
Gun-gardun Walk Open 19/04/13
Maguk Open 23/05/13 4WD recommended. The road has some water damage so please drive with caution and to the conditions.
Bilkbilkmi (Graveside Gorge) Closed 16/05/13 Rangers are unable to access the site and commence pre-opening work until water levels recede.
Barrk Marlam Bushwalk Closed 16/05/13 District Rangers have recently assessed the area. Scheduling of maintenance work is underway. Crocodile surveys have now commenced.
Budjmi Lookout Walk Closed 26/04/13 District Rangers have recently assessed the area. Scheduling of maintenance work is underway. Once water levels recede further rangers may commence crocodile surveys.
Yellow Water Boardwalk Closed 11/05/13 The boardwalk remains partly submerged, high water levels present a crocodile risk. Water levels need to recede for district staff to clear to open.
Yellow Water Boat Ramp Closed 11/05/13 Yellow water carpark has been under water presenting a crocodile risk. Water is receding but cannot open until the area has dried out. Alternative launch access is at Home Billabong (behind Cooinda).
Home Billabong Boat Ramp Open 11/05/13 The channel between Home Billabong and Yellow Water is 0.2m please be aware that there is submerged logs and rocks. Please take care.
Mardugal Campground 1 (Caravan) Open 03/05/13
Mardugal Campground 2 (Tent) Open 05/04/12
Mardugal Billabong Walk Closed 16/05/13 High water levels present a crocodile risk. District rangers are monitoring site, and will open once water levels have receded.
Warradjan Cultural Centre Open 05/04/13
Mary River District
Kambolgie Campground Open 03/04/13
Yurmikmik Walks Open 24/04/13
Gunlom Campground and Day Use Area Open 16/05/13 High clearance 4WD recommended. No caravans with the exception of high-clearance camping trailers permitted. For alternative caravan locations (allowing day trips), please contact Bowali Visitor Centre 08 8938 1120.
Ikoymarrwa Rock Holes Open 16/05/12 4WD only. Day use only. No camping.
Bukbukluk Lookout Open 18/05/11
Gungurul Campground Open 18/05/11
Gungurul Lookout & River Walk Open 23/04/13
Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin Gorge) Closed 16/05/13 Crocodile surveys and pre-opening work is under way.
Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area Closed 16/05/13 Crocodile surveys and pre-opening work is under way.
Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) Closed 16/05/13 Pre-opening work will commence following the opening of the Old Jim Jim Road.