National Park Updates

Western Australia 

Please check the DBCA Alerts Page for up to date information on all WA Parks. 

Coral Coast

Cyclone Narelle has caused flooding and damage to some of Western Australia's iconic National Parks. Closures are currently in place for Nyinggulara National Park (old Ningaloo Station) and Nyinggulu Coastal Reserves (Warroora Coast).

Certain sites within Cape Range National Park are closed. 

Pilbara and Kimberley Region (Australia's North West)

Karijini National Park is open and welcoming visitors. 

Millstream Chichester National Park was affected by cyclone Narelle and the following trails and roads are closed - Jirndawurrunha Jinbi Trail, Snappy Gum Drive, Warrunganha Trail. It appears that the park itself and camping sites are open. 

National Parks along the Gibb River Road are open, with the exception of Mitchell River National Park and the following sites: Dalmanyi (Bell Gorge), Dulundi (Silent Grove), Miluwindi Conservation Park and Darrambal (Lennard Gorge). 

Northern Territory 

Please check the NT Parks website for up to date information. Please note that the link for Kakadu is separate and provided blow. 

Keep River National Park 

Partially open, with certain closures still in place following the wet season. 

Judbarra / Gregory National Park 

Partially open, but certain walks and campgrounds are closed. Please check here for more information. 

Litchfield National Park 

Some swimming holes may still be closed as the dry season begins. Check NT Parks for current status of individual swimming areas before visiting.

Nitmiluk National Park 

Katherine Gorge and the wider Nitmiluk National Park are open. Gorge cruise bookings recommended. Swimming is possible in designated areas only. Please always heed crocodile warning signs.

Kakadu National Park 

Kakadu is transitioning from the wet season. Key closures currently in place:

  • Cahills Crossing: Closed and impassable

  • Jim Jim Falls (Barrkmallam): Currently closed.

More information can be found at the Kakadu Access Report webpage.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park 

Open year-round. The Rock Walk (climbing) remains permanently closed out of respect for Anangu Traditional Owners. Cultural tours, sunrise/sunset viewing, and the Valley of the Winds walk are all accessible.

West MacDonnell National Park (Tjoritja)

Generally open with gorges, waterholes and most trails accessible. Wet season rainfall may affect creek crossings and some sites.  Detailed information can be found here