What's Open Katherine 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.

Katherine Region - (last updated 17 May, 2012)

   
Visitor Site Current Status Reason for Closure Forecasted Opening
Barranyi National Park - 08 8975 8792
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Access by boat only Open    
  Camping ground at Paradise Bay Open    
       
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve - 08 8975 8792
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Access Open    
Jagududgu Loop Walk Open    
Barrawulla Loop Walk Open    
   
Cutta Cutta Nature Park
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Access OPEN

    
       
Edith Falls - 08 8975 4852
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Reconstruction work continues.

Swimming is unavailable at the main pool due to high water levels and the risk of saltwater crocodiles.

Leliyn Loop Walk CLOSED (Partially Open) Northern side of loop walk open to Top Pools
Southern side of loop walk is CLOSED.		  
Sweetwater Walk Open  Sweetwater Swimming- OPEN
 Sweetwater Camping - OPEN		  
Swimming in Plunge Pool CLOSED    
Swimming in Upper Pool Open    
       
Elsey National Park - 08 8975 4560
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All day use areas Open    
Thermal Pool Open    

Bitter Springs Facility

 Open    
John Hauser Drive Open    
12-Mile Yards Camping Area      
  Jalmurarak Campground Open    
  Boat Ramp Open    
Walking Tracks      
  All easy loop tracks Open    
  Mataranka Thermal Pool to Wabalarr along the Roper River (Walking Track) CLOSED Walking track closed. Due to ongoing large & long wet season.  Expected opening early August 2012
  Wabalarr to Mulurark CLOSED Walking Track is currently undergoing major repair work. Expected opening early August 2012
  Mulurark to 12 Mile Yards Open    
  12 Mile Yards to Mataranka Falls Open    
       
Giwining / Flora River Nature Park - 08 8973 8888
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Access Open    
       
Judbarra / Gregory National Park - 08 8975 0888
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Sullivan Campground on Victoria Highway Open    
Victoria Gorge Access Open

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Escarpment Walk Open    
Old Victoria Crossing Open


4WD Tracks      
  Humbert Track CLOSED For the wet season

The tracks are closed each wet to prevent the tracks being damaged and also to avoid people getting bogged. It also allows Park Rangers the opportunity to undertake repairs and to improve the 4WD Tracks ability to withstand erosion.

Expected opening June 2012.

  Tuwakam Track CLOSED

Expected opening June 2012.

  Bullita Stock Route CLOSED

Expected opening June 2012.

  Wickham Track CLOSED

Expected opening June 2012.

  Broadarrow Track CLOSED

Expected opening June 2012.

  Gibbie Track CLOSED

Expected opening June 2012.

Joe Creek Open    
Big Horse Campground Open    
Gregory's Tree Open    
Bullita access road CLOSED Closed for the wet season

Expected opening June 2012, weather permiting.

Bullita Homestead and Campground CLOSED Closed for the wet season

Expected opening June 2012, weather permiting.

Limestone Gorge CLOSED Closed for the wet season

Expected opening June 2012, weather permiting.

  Campground CLOSED Permanently for vehicle access due to erosion damage  
  Calcite Flow Walk CLOSED Closed for the wet season

Expected opening June 2012, weather permiting.

       
Keep River National Park - 08 9167 8827
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Access: Open 
Information Centre Open
Cockatoo Lagoon Open
Ginger's Hill Walk Open
Gurrandalng Campground Open
Gurrandalng Walk Open
Jinumum Walk Open
Jarnem Campground CLOSED

Due to high level of surface water

 Expected opening late May 2012, weather permitting.
Jarnem Walks CLOSED

Due to high level of surface water

 Expected opening late May 2012, weather permitting.
  Nigli Gap CLOSED

Due to high level of surface water

 Expected opening late May 2012, weather permitting.
  Lookout Walk CLOSED

Due to high level of surface water

 Expected opening late May 2012, weather permitting.
  Loop Walk CLOSED

Due to high level of surface water

 Expected opening late May 2012, weather permitting.
       
Limmen National Park  (proposed) - 08 8975 9940
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Pt Roper Road Open High Clearance 4WD Only. Motorists advised to drive with care
Nathan River and St Vidgeons Road Open High Clearance 4WD Only. Motorists advised to drive with care
Butterfly Springs Open

Southern Lost City Open

Western Lost City Open

       
Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park - 08 8972 1886
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Swimming in River CLOSED For the wet season Expected opening JUNE 2012, weather permitting.
Canoeing CLOSED For the wet season Expected opening JUNE 2012, weather permitting.
Overnight Canoeing CLOSED For the wet season Expected opening JUNE 2012, weather permitting.
Jatbula Trail CLOSED for the wet season Expected opening 1 June 2012, weather permitting.
Northern Rockhole Open

Southern Rockhole      
  Swimming Open    
Lily Ponds      
  Swimming Open    
Southern Walks

Open

    
Dunlop Swamp      
  Camping Open    
Smitt Rock      
  Swimming Open    
         
Eighth Gorge      
  Camping Open    
Boat Tours Open to 3rd gorge