What's Open Darwin Region
Access to our Parks
Permits may be required to access some parks or to perform certain activities within our parks. Please check the specific park information page, visit our Permits webpage or contact the Parks Permit Office.
Conditions and access to Parks can change at short notice. We strongly advise checking this site during the planning of your trip as well as before departure.
The responsibility for road closures lies with the Department of Construction and Infrastructure, for up to date information on road closures please call 1800 246 199 or visit their website Road Report Website. This site is updated during business hours, Monday to Friday as conditions change.
Darwin Region - (last updated 22 May, 2012)
| Visitor Site | Current Status | Reason for Closure | Forecasted Opening |
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| Berry Springs Nature Park - 08 8988 6310 More park information |
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| All picnic areas | Open | ||
| Swimming Area | Open | ||
| Butterfly Gorge Nature Park - 08 8976 0282 More park information |
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| Access | CLOSED | Closed due to crocodile safety and high water levels over the road. | Expected opening in Late June 2012. |
| Casuarina Coastal Reserve - 08 8947 2305 More park information |
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| Lee Point Walking Trail | Open | ||
| Walk from Rocklands Drive to Free Beach carpark | Open | ||
| Walk from Royal Darwin Hospital to Free Beach | Open | ||
| Channel Point - 08 8999 4555 More park information |
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| Access | CLOSED | *Please note -permits will not be issued at this stage. The road remains closed for general access. | Expected opening for park and permits May 2012. |
| Charles Darwin National Park - 08 8947 2305 More park information |
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| Access, Park closes at 7pm | Open | ||
| Douglas River / Daly River Esplanade Conservation Area - 08 8978 2479 08 8976 0282 More park information |
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| (Access via Douglas Van Park) | Open | 4WD recommended as only the first campsites are 2WD accessible. Camps 1-6 - 2wd Camps 7-9 - 4wd only |
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| Djukbinj National Park - 08 8988 8009 | |||
| Road to Scott Creek | Open | ||
| Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve - 08 8988 8009 More park information |
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| Access | Open | Vehicle Access only | |
| Monsoon Walk | CLOSED | Due to flooding | Open Thurs 19th April |
| Woodlands to Water Lillie's Walk | CLOSED | Due to flooding | Open Thurs 19th April |
| Dam Wall Walk | CLOSED | Dam wall closed to pedestrian traffic due to potential presence of crocodiles and flooding. Open to vehicles only | |
| Garig Gunak Barlu National Park -08 89 994 795 More park information |
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| Access | Open - By permit only | Permits to visit Garig Gunak Barlu National Park can be obtained by phoning our Permits Branch on 08 89 994 795 | |
| Holmes Jungle Nature Park - 08 8947 2305 More park information |
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| Top Road (including front gate access) | Open | ||
| Internal walking trails | Open | ||
| Jungle Walk in Monsoon Forest | Open | ||
| Top Picnic Area | Open | ||
| Bottom Road | Open | ||
| Howard Springs Nature Park - 08 8983 1001 More park information |
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| Main Pool | CLOSED | Howard Springs Nature Park waterhole is closed to swimming due to water quality issues. | |
| Rainforest Walk | CLOSED | ||
| East Picnic Area | CLOSED | ||
| Western Picnic Area | Open | ||
| Toddler Pool | Open | ||
| Leaning Tree Lagoon Nature Park - 08 8988 8009 | |||
| Access | CLOSED | Due to high water levels and crocodile safety. | |
| Leanyer Recreation Park - 08 8927 4199 More park information |
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| Park | Open | ||
| Water Slides | Open | ||
| Water Play | Open | ||
| Main Pool | Open | ||
| Litchfield National Park - 08 8976 0282 More park information |
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| Park Access: | |||
| via Batchelor | Open | ||
| via Cox Peninsula | Open | High Clearance 4WD Only | |
| Buley Rockhole: | |||
| Swimming | Open | ||
| 2WD Campground | Open | ||
| Florence Falls: | |||
| Swimming | Open | ||
| Shady Creek Walk | Open | ||
| Florence Creek Walk | Open | ||
| 2WD Campground | Open | ||
| 4WD Campground | CLOSED | Due to severe track erosion |
Expected opening May 2012 |
| Tolmer Falls: | Open | No Swimming available | |
| Tabletop Track: | Open | ||
| 4WD Tracks: | |||
| Lost City | Open | 4WD Access Only |
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| Reynolds River track | Open | ||
| - Blyth Homestead | Open | ||
| - Sandy Creek Falls | Open | ||
| - Surprise Creek Falls | CLOSED | Due to wet track conditions | Expected opening mid June 2012 |
| Wangi Falls: | |||
| Campground | Open | ||
| Loop Walk | Open | ||
| Picnic Area | Open | ||
| Kiosk | Open | ||
| Swimming | Open | ||
| Cascades: | |||
| Upper section Swimming | Open | ||
| Lower section Swimming | Open *including Curtain Falls |
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| Walker Creek: | Open | ||
| Bamboo Creek Tin Mine: | Open | ||
| Manton Dam Recreation Area - 08 8947 2305 More park information |
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| Access | Open | ||
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Mary River National Park |
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| Bird Billabong Walking Track | CLOSED | Due to Heavy Rainfall | Expected opening Mid July 2012 |
| Brian's Creek Walk | CLOSED | Due to Heavy Rainfall | Expected opening Mid July 2012 |
| Hardies 4WD Track | CLOSED | Due to Heavy Rainfall | Expected opening Mid July 2012 |
| Jimmy's Creek Walk | CLOSED | Due to Heavy Rainfall | Expected opening Mid July 2012 |
| Mistake Billabong | Open | ||
| Couzins' Rockhole / Lookout | Open | ||
| Shady Camp Track | Open | ||
| Wildman 4WD Track | CLOSED | Due to water inundation/early start to the Wet Season. | Expected opening May 2012. |
| Rockhole Road | Open | ||
| Point Stuart Coastal Reserve - 08 8978 8986 | |||
| Reserve | CLOSED | Seasonal closure due to rainfall and flooding | Expected opening April 2012 |
| Access road | CLOSED | Seasonal closure due to rainfall and flooding | Expected opening April 2012 |
| Territory Wildlife Park - 08 8988 7200 More park information |
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| Access | Open | ||
| Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park - 08 8976 0282 More park information |
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| Swimming | Open | ||
| Campground | Open | ||
| Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park - 08 8976 0282 More park information |
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| Access | Open | Accessible via 4wd vehicles only due to several sandy deep creek crossings and some road damage due to flooding | |
| Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre - 08 8988 8188 More park information |
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| Access | Open | ||