What’s open in the NT this long weekend
WITH another long weekend starting this evening, Territorians are planning on getting away. But where can they go? We list what’s open across the NT
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WITH long weekends for the next two weeks, Territorians are planning on getting away. But where can they go? We list what’s open across the NT.
ALICE SPRINGS REGION
Alice Springs Desert Park
The park is open but the cafe is closed.
Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
Reserve - Open from 8am to 9pm
Historic precinct - Open weekdays 8am to 5pm, weekends 7am to 4pm
Cafe - Open weekdays 8am to 2pm, weekends 7am to 3pm
Wigley’s Waterhole and Gorge - open
Anna’s Reservoir Conservation Reserve
The park is open.
Arltunga Historical Reserve
Open but drive with caution.
Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve
Open but drive with caution.
Corroboree Rock Conservation Reserve
The park is open.
Finke Gorge National Park
Palm Valley Access Road - Open to high clearance 4WD only, drive with caution, water over road.
Boggy Hole - Open to high clearance 4WD only, drive with caution, water over road.
Finke River 4WD Route - Open to high clearance 4WD only, drive with caution, water over road.
Arankaia Walk, Palm Valley - open
Mpulungkinya Walk, Palm Valley - open
Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve
Open but there is water over road and high clearance 4WD only. The campground is closed.
Illamurta Springs Conservation Reserve
The park is open.
Tower Rock
The park is open.
Mac Clark Conservation Reserve
The park is open.
N’Dhala Gorge Nature Park
Open but a high clearance 4WD is recommended. The campground is open.
Napwerte / Ewaninga Rock Carvings Conservation Reserve
The park is open.
Native Gap Conservation Reserve
The park is open.
Owen Springs Reserve
Owen Springs Reserve - Open to high clearance 4WD only
Lawrence Gorge Camping Area - Open to high clearance 4WD only
Redbank Waterhole - Open to high clearance 4WD only
Rainbow Valley Conservation Reserve
Open but 4WD only
Ruby Gap Nature Park
Open to high clearance 4WD only, drive with caution, soft sand and water crossings.
Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park
Birthday Waterhole - open
Ellery Creek Big Hole - open, drive with caution, water/debris on road
Dolomite Walk - open
Glen Helen Gorge - open
Glen Helen Gorge Walk - open
Finke River Two Mile - open
Hugh Gorge - open
Ochre Pits - open
Aranda Walk - open
Ormiston Gorge - open, drive with caution, water/debris on road
Ormiston Gorge campground - open
Ormiston Gorge Kiosk - open
Ormiston Pound Walk: Ormiston Gorge - Ormiston Creek section of the Pound Walk is flooded due to recent heavy rain. Be prepared to either swim through the water or return to the carpark back along the Pound Walk in a clockwise direction.
Ghost Gum Lookout - open
Ghost Gum Loop Walk - open
Redbank Gorge - open, 4WD access only. Drive with caution, water/debris on road.
Redbank Gorge Walk - open
Simpsons Gap - open
Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path - open
Serpentine Gorge - open, 4WD access only. Drive with caution, water/debris on road.
Serpentine Chalet - open, 4WD access only. Drive with caution, water/debris on road.
Larapinta Trail
All sections open.
Tnorala (Gosse Bluff) Conservation Reserve
The reserve is open to 4WD vehicles only.
Trephina Gorge Nature Park
Walks - open
Gorge Campground - open
Bluff Campground - open
Panorama Campground - open
John Hayes Rockhole - open
Watarrka National Park
Kathleen Creek Crossing at Luritja Road - open
Kings Creek Crossing at Luritja Road (Kings Canyon Resort East) - open
Kings Canyon Access Road - open
Kings Canyon Picnic area - open
Kings Canyon Rim Walk - open
South Wall Return Walk - open
Kings Creek Walk - open
Kathleen Springs Walk - open
Yeperenye / Emily and Jessie Gaps Nature Park
The park is open.
DARWIN REGION
Berry Springs Nature Park
The pools are closed for swimming. The reserve, picnic areas and walking track remain open.
The pools are expected to open for swimming in mid-May, however no date has been announced.
Butterfly Gorge Nature Park
Closed due to seasonal weather conditions.
It is anticipated to re-opening in May 2021, dependent on weather, however no date has been announced.
Casuarina Coastal Reserve
Walk from Rocklands Drive to Free Beach carpark - open
Walk from Royal Darwin Hospital to Free Beach - open
Sandy Creek Boardwalk - open
Mountain bike trails - Partially open. The World Cup trail at Lee Point remains closed. The Bren trail has a small section that is closed and signs are in place for this.
Lee Point beach picnic area - open
Lee Point walking trail - open
Channel Point Coastal Reserve
A permit is required to access the park. Contact Parks and Wildlife Permits branch to arrange permits and key to access the reserve.
Charles Darwin National Park
Mountain bike trails are open. The park closes at 7pm daily
Djukbinj National Park
The park is open.
Douglas River/Daly River Esplanade Conservation Area
Access via Douglas caravan park. 4WD recommended as only camps one to seven are 2WD. Camps eight to nine are 4WD only. Bookings to camp can be made at Douglas Daly Tourist Park: 08 8978 2479.
Douglas Hot Springs Park
Popular swimming spot Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park, which has been closed for almost two years, will not be reopening this dry season.
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve
Vehicle access across the dam wall is open but it is closed to pedestrians due to potential presence of crocodiles and flooding.
Access to the carpark and walking tracks remains open
Garig Gunak Barlu National Park
The national park, and the Coburg Marine Park, are both open.
George Brown Botanic Gardens
Open throughout the long weekend.
Harrison Dam Conservation Area
Open through to Woods Lane entry only. The dam wall track is closed due to seasonal weather conditions. It was expected to reopen in April but hasn’t opened yet.
Holmes Jungle Nature Park
All roads are open except for the Bottom Road which was anticipated to reopen in May, dependent on weather conditions. No date has been announced yet.
Howard Springs Hunting Reserve
Open throughout the long weekend.
Howard Springs Nature Park
Everything is open throughout Howard Springs Nature Park except the Springs walking track.
Knuckey Lagoons Conservation Reserve
Open throughout the long weekend.
Leaning Tree Lagoon Nature Park
Open throughout the long weekend.
Litchfield National Park
All roads into the national park are open.
Buley Rockhole - open for swimming.
Florence Falls - swimming, walks and campgrounds are open.
Tolmer Falls - open
Tabletop Track - Closed, anticipated to reopen in June.
4WD tracks - all closed.
Wangi Falls - picnic area and cafe are open but is closed for swimming. Anticipated to not reopen for a while yet.
Cascades - both lower and upper swimming sections are open
Walker Creek - open
Bamboo Creek Tin Mine - closed
Greenant Creek Walk - open
Manton Dam Recreation Area
Open for boating, fishing, recreation and water-based sporting activities.
Mary River National Park
Mary River Billabong - open
Bird Billabong Day Use Area - open
Brian’s Creek Monsoon Forest Walk - open
Hardies 4WD Track - closed due to seasonal weather conditions, anticipated re-opening May 2021, dependent on weather.
Jimmy’s Creek Monsoon Forest Walk - Closed.
Mistake Billabong - open
Rockhole Road - open
Couzens Lookout and Campground - open
North (Wildman) Rockhole - open
Wildman 4WD Track - closed due to seasonal weather conditions
Shady Camp Campground - open
Shady Camp crocodile viewing platform - open
Point Stuart Coastal Reserve - closed
Point Stuart Coastal Reserve Walking Track - closed
Stuarts Tree walking track - closed
Shoal Bay Coastal Reserve
Open all year round but a permit is required for pig hunting.
Territory Wildlife Park
Both the park and cafe are open.
Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park
Popular swimming spot Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park, which has been closed for almost two years, will not be reopening this dry season.
Tree Point Conservation Area
Open but driving on the beach is not permitted.
Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park
Open for both swimming and camping
KAKADU NATIONAL PARK
Main roads
Arnhem Highway - open
Kakadu Highway - open
Old Jim Jim Road - closed
South Alligator Region
South Alligator Boat Ramp and Picnic Area - open
Mamukala wetlands - closed, Flooded due to wet season
Kungarre Walk - closed, Flooded due to wet season
Red Lily Billabong (Djunda) - closed
Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa) - closed
Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju) - closed
Two Mile Hole Billabong - closed
Four Mile Hole Billabong - closed
Waldak Irrmbal (West Alligator Head) - closed
Jabiru region
Bowali Visitor Centre - Open, café remains closed until further notice
Bowali track - Open
Yilikadjarr walk - Closed
Malabanjbanjdju Campground - Open
Burdulba Campground - Closed, flooded due to wet season
East Alligator Region
Ubirr rock art site - Closed
Oenpelli Road (at Magela Creek) - Open but impassable. Water level below 0.3 m. Road closed from Cannon Hill turn off.
Cahills Crossing - Closed
Manngarre Rainforest Walk - Closed
Bardedjilidji Walk - Closed
Sandstone and River Bush Walk (Badbong Wodjmeng) - Closed
Merl Campground - Closed
Nourlangie Region
Nourlangie (Burrungkuy) rock art site - Open
Nawurlandja Lookout Walk - Open
Anbangbang Billabong Walk - Closed, forecast to open mid-May
Kubara Pools Walk (Gubara Pools Walk) - Open, currently high clearance 4WD only, Roadworks
Nanguluwurr Art Site Walk - Open, 4WD recommended
Barrk Bush Walk - Open, follow walking track markers
Djarradjin (Muirella Park) Campground - Closed
Sandy Billabong (Djirrilba) Campground - Closed
Bubba Walk - Closed
Mirray (Mirrai) Lookout Walk - Open
Yellow Water Region
Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boardwalk - Closed
Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Cruise - Open, cruises depart from Cooinda Lodge, contact reservations@yellowwater.com.au for more information
Yellow Water (Ngurrungurrudjba) Boat Ramp - Closed
Home Billabong Walk - Closed
Home Billabong Boat Ramp - Open
Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre - Open
Mardukal (Mardugal) campground one (caravans) - Closed
Mardukal (Mardugal) campground two (tents) - Open
Mardukal (Mardugal) Billabong Walk - Closed
Mardukal Billabong Boat Ramp - Open
Kungardun (Gungardun) Walk - Closed, flooded due to wet season
Jim Jim Billabong (Djim Djim Anlabbarl) Campground - Closed
Jim Jim Billabong Boat Ramp - Closed
Jim Jim and Twin Falls region
Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmalam) - Closed, forecast to open early June
Twin Falls - Open
Twin Falls Boat Cruise - open
Karnamarr (Garnamarr) Campground - closed, forecast to open early June
Budjmi Lookout Walk - closed
Barrk Marlam walk (Bark Marlam bushwalk) - Closed
Twin Falls Plateau (Escarpment) Walk - Closed
Bilkbilkmi (Graveside) gorge - Closed
Mary River Region
Gunlom - Closed, site cleanup 60 per cent complete
Maguk - Closed, forecast to open early June
Yurmikmik Walks - Open, currently high clearance 4WD only
Kambolgie Campground - Open, currently high clearance 4WD only
Bukbukluk Lookout - Open
Gungurul Campground - Open, Camping fees apply
Gungurul Lookout and River Walk - Open
Jarrangbarnmi (Koolpin) gorge - Closed, forecast to open early June
Guratba/Gimbat Day Use Area - Closed
Igoymarrwa (Ikoymarrawa) Rock Holes - Open, 4WD essential. Camping prohibited
Giyamungkurr (Black Jungle Springs) - Closed
KATHERINE REGION
Barranyi (North Island) National Park
Paradice Bay Campground - open
Paradice Bay Loop Walk Track - open
Caranbirini Conservation Reserve
Jagududgu Loop Walk - Open (with caution). Track clearance still in progress. Water over track in areas. Travel with care.
Barrawulla Loop Walk - open
Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park
Cutta Cutta Caves, near Katherine, reopened for one day before closing ‘until further notice’ due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Edith Falls
Leliyn Loop Walk - open
Sweetwater and Longhole Walk - open
Sweetwater swimming - open
Swimming in plunge pool - closed due to river rise
Swimming in upper pool - open
Campground - open
Elsey National Park
Bitter Springs (via Martins Road) - open to swimming but the loop walk is closed
Mataranka Thermal Pool (via Homestead Road) - swimming is open but the riverside walks to and from Stevie’s Hole are closed.
Stevie’s Hole (via Thermal Pool) - walking tracks are closed
Botanic Walk (via John Hauser Drive) - both the loop and riverside walks are closed
4 Mile (via John Hauser Drive) - The day use are and boatramp are open but be CrocWise. The Riverside walk to 4 Mile is closed.
Wabalarr (via John Hauser Drive) - Closed due to seasonal weather conditions.
Mulurark (via John Hauser Drive) - Closed due to seasonal weather conditions.
Jalmurark (via John Hauser Drive)/12 Mile - The campground is closed as there is no clean or potable water for toilets and showers due to water source pumped from river which is currently flooded. The boatramp is open but be CrocWise.
Korowan–Mataranka Falls (via John Hauser Drive) - closed for seasonal weather conditions.
Giwining / Flora River Nature Park
Closed due to seasonal weather. Wet season flooding and no road access to Park.
Judbarra / Gregory National Park
Sullivan Campground on Victoria Highway - open
Victoria Gorge Access - open
Escarpment Walk - open
Old Victoria Road Crossing - open
Joe Creek and Ngawilbinbin Walk - open
Big Horse Campground - open
Big Horse Boat Ramp - open
Gregory’s Tree - open
Bullita Access Road - Open to high clearance 4WD only
Bullita Homestead and campground - Open to high clearance 4WD only
Limestone Gorge Campground - closed
Limestone Gorge – Calcite Flow Walk - closed
4WD tracks all closed
Keep River National Park
Information Centre - open
Woorrilbem/Cockatoo Lagoon - open
Ginger’s Hill Walk - open
Jenemoom Walk - Open
Goorrandalng Loop Walk - Open
Goorrandalng Campground - Open
Jarnem Campground - Open
Nigli Gap walk - Closed due to seasonal weather conditions.
Lookout walk - Closed due to seasonal weather conditions.
Loop walk - Closed due to seasonal weather conditions.
Limmen Bight Marine Park
The marine park is open but Pt Roper Road and Number 1 Landing Public Boat Ramp (corner of Pt Roper Road) are closed
Limmen National Park
Port Roper Road - Seasonal closure for weather and safety reasons.
Nathan River Road - High clearance 4WD access to Lorella springs turn off when travelling from the south. High clearance 4WD access to Munbililla when travelling from the North. From Lorella Springs turn-off to Munbililla remains closed.
Ryans Bend Road - High clearance 4WD only
Butterfly Falls - Seasonal closure for weather and safety reasons.
Southern Lost City - Seasonal closure for weather and safety reasons.
Western Lost City - Seasonal closure for weather and safety reasons.
Munbililla – Tomato Island - High clearance 4WD only
Towns River Public Boat Ramp, corner of The Savannah Way - Seasonal closures for weather and safety reasons.
Nitmiluk National Park
All swimming in the gorge is closed.
Jatbula Trail - Closed due to seasonal weather conditions.You can book online from 1 November for the following year’s walking season. Permits are required for out of season walks (during 1 October to 31 May). To apply for a permit, contact jatbula.trail@nt.gov.au.
Northern Rockhole – Walk and swimming closed due to seasonal weather conditions
Southern Rockhole - open
Baruwei Loop Walk - open
Boat tours - open
Windolf Walk - open
Butterfly Gorge Walk - open
Lily Ponds Walk - open
Lily Ponds – swimming at river - closed
Lily Pond Waterfall – swimming - closed
Dunlop Swamp – camping - closed
Smitt Rock Walk (via Yambi Walk) - closed
Jawoyn Valley Walk - closed
Eighth Gorge Walk - closed
Waleka Walk (Pats Lookout to Butterfly Gorge) - open
Waleka Walk ( Butterfly Gorge to 8th Gorge) - closed
Jalkwarak Trail - Two sections of the Jalkwarak Trail are closed due to seasonal weather conditions: the section between the visitor centre and the picnic ground area is closed, and
the section behind the ranger station through to Gorge road.All other sections of the trail remain open. Riders should travel with care.
Jatete Trail - Recent rain has caused minor erosion in places along the trails. Riders should travel with care.
Gurumal Trail - Recent rain has caused minor erosion in places along the trails. Riders should travel with care.
Windolf Trail - Recent rain has caused minor erosion in places along the trails. Riders should travel with care.
Yambi Trail - Recent rain has caused minor erosion in places along the trails. Riders should travel with care.
Waleka Trail - Recent rain has caused minor erosion in places along the trails. Riders should travel with care.
Bamjon Trail - Recent rain has caused minor erosion in places along the trails. Riders should travel with care.
TENNANT CREEK AND BARKLY REGION
Attack Creek Historical Reserve
The park is open.
Barrow Creek Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
The park is open.
Connells Lagoon Conservation Reserve
The park is open.
Iytwelepenty / Davenport Ranges National Park
Old Policeman’s Waterhole - open
Whistleduck Campground - open
Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve
Reserve - open
Campground - open
Tennant Creek Telegraph Station Historical Reserve
The park is open.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is open every day of the year. The park closes at night, and all visitors must leave the park by closing time.
January - 5am – 9pm
February - 5am – 9pm
March - 5.30am – 8.30pm
April - 5.30am – 8pm
May - 6am – 7.30pm
June - 6.30am – 7.30pm
July - 6.30am – 7.30pm
August - 6am – 7.30pm
September - 5.30am – 7.30pm
October - 5am – 8pm
November - 5am – 9pm
December - 5am – 9pm
The Cultural Centre is open from 7am to 6pm every day.
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