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.

Darwin Region - (last updated 5 January 2009)

Visitor Site		Current Status	Reason for Closure	Forecasted Opening
Berry Springs Nature Park - 08 8988 6310 More park information
Downstream Picnic Area		Open
Swimming Area		CLOSED	Closed from 12 December 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
Butterfly Gorge Nature Park - 08 8976 0282 More park information
Access		CLOSED	Closed from 5 December 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
Casuarina Coastal Reserve - 08 8947 2305 More park information
Trail from Lee Point to Mangrove walk on Casuarina Beach		Open
Walk from Rocklands Road to Free Beach car park		Open
Channel Point - 08 8999 4555 More park information
Access		CLOSED Access via permit only	Closed from 5 January 2009 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
Charles Darwin National Park - 08 8947 2305 More park information
Access, Park closes at 7pm		Open
Djukbinj National Park - 08 8988 8009
Road to Scott Creek		Open
Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve - 08 8988 8009 More park information
Access		Open
Monsoon Walk		Open
Woodlands to Water Lillie's Walk		Open
Holmes Jungle Nature Park - 08 8947 2305 More park information
Internal Roads		Open
All internal walking trails		Open
Top Picnic Area		Open
Howard Springs Nature Park - 08 8983 1001 More park information
Picnic Area		Open
Childrens Pool		Open
Leaning Tree Lagoon Nature Park - 08 8988 8009
Access		Open
Leanyer Recreation Park - 08 8927 4199 More park information
Swimming		Open
Litchfield National Park - 08 8976 0282 More park information
4WD Tracks:
	Surprise Creek Falls	CLOSED	Closed from 27 November 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
	Sandy Creek Falls	CLOSED	Closed from 27 November 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
	Reynolds River track	CLOSED	Closed from 27 November 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
	Lost City	CLOSED	Closed from 16 December 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions
Access:
	Cox Peninsula	CLOSED	Closed from 19 December 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
	Batchelor	Open	Due to monsoon conditions, situations can change at short notice, please take care. Drive with due caution as water may be over roads at causeways.
Bamboo Creek		CLOSED	Closed from 27 November 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
Buley Rock Hole:		Open
	Swimming	Open
	Campground	Open
Florence Falls:
	Swimming	Open
	2WD Campground	Open
	4WD Campground	CLOSED	Closed from 20 November 2008 due to weather conditions. 2WD Campground remains open.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
Sandy Creek Falls:
	Access	CLOSED	Closed from 27 November 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
	Campgrounds	Open
Surprise Creek Falls:
	Access	CLOSED	Closed from 27 November 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
	Campground	CLOSED	Closed from 27 November 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
Table Top:
	Walking track	CLOSED	Closed from 13 October 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
Tolmer Falls:		Open - viewing only
Walker Creek		CLOSED	Closed from 16 December 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
Wangi Falls:
	Swimming	CLOSED	Closed from 17 December 2008 due to weather conditions.	June 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions
	Campground	CLOSED	Will be closed from 6 October 2008 for grounds upgrades	December 2008 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions
	Loop Walk	CLOSED	for Park upgrades	Closed until further notice
	Picnic Area
	Kiosk
Manton Dam Recreation Area - 08 8947 2305 More park information
Access		Open
Mary River National Park (proposed) - 08 8978 8986 More park information
Bird Billabong Walking Track		Open
Brian's Creek Walk		Open
Hardies 4WD Track		CLOSED	Closed from 1 December 2008 due to weather conditions.	Closed until further notice.
Jimmy's Creek Walk		Open
Mistake Billabong		Open
Couzins' Rockhole / Lookout		Open
Shady Camp Track		Open
Wildman 4WD Track		CLOSED	Closed from 19 October 2008 due to weather conditions.	Closed until further notice.
Rockhole Road		Open
Point Stuart Coastal Reserve - 08 8978 8986
Access		CLOSED. Access road through the Point Stuart Corridor and access to Stuart’s Tree Memorial is now closed.	Closed from 19 December 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions.
Territory Wildlife Park - 08 8988 7200 More park information
Access		Open
Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park - 08 8976 0282 More park information
Access		CLOSED	Closed from 17 December 2008 due to weather conditions.	May 2009 (estimated date), depending on weather conditions
Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park - 08 8976 0282 More park information
Access		Open 4WD with caution
Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre - 08 8988 8188 More park information
Access		Open

 

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