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West MacDonnell* National Park

Known as Tjoritja by the Traditional Owners, the continuation of cultural practices and a connection to the land is highly significant for local Aranda Aboriginal culture. Majestic views, historic lands, and trails for everyone. All at West MacDonnell National Park.

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tjoritja / West Macdonnell

Activity/Site Status
Birthday Waterhole
Open
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

Ellery Creek Big Hole

Activity/Site Status
Ellery Creek Big Hole
Open
Ellery Creek Loop Walk
Open

Ormiston Gorge

Activity/Site Status
Ormiston Gorge
Open
Ormiston Gorge campground
Open
Ormiston Gorge Kiosk
Open
Ormiston Pound Walk: Ormiston Gorge
Open

Ghost Gum

Activity/Site Status
Ghost Gum Lookout
Open
Ghost Gum Loop Walk
Open

Redbank Gorge

Mulurark (via John Hauser Drive) Status
Redbank Gorge
Open to high clearance 4WD only
Redbank Gorge Walk
Open

Simpsons Gap

Activity/Site Status
Simpsons Gap
Open
Simpsons Gap Bicycle Path
Open

Serpentine

Activity/Site Status
Serpentine Gorge
Open
Serpentine Chalet Dam
Open

Larapinta Trail

Activity/Site Status
Larapinta Trail
Open
Section 1 - Telegraph Station to Simpsons Gap
Open
Section 2 - Simpsons Gap to Jay Creek
Open
Section 3 - Jay Creek to Standley Chasm
Open
Section 4 - Standley Chasm to Birthday Waterhole
Open
Section 5 - Birthday Waterhole to Hugh Gorge
Open
Section 6 - Hugh Gorge to Ellery Creek
Open
Section 7 - Ellery Creek to Serpentine Gorge
Open
Section 8 - Serpentine Gorge to Serpentine Chalet
Open
Section 9 - Serpentine Chalet to Ormiston Gorge
Open
Section 10 - Ormiston Gorge to Finke River
Open
Section 11 - Finke River to Redbank Gorge
Open
Section 12 - Redbank Gorge to Mt Sonder return
Open

Keep River* National Park

From Aboriginal rock arts to geological wonders, from diverse wildlife to thriving flora, Keep River National Park has it all. As “Northern Territory’s best kept secret,” Keep River’s spectacular views capture one’s astonishment.

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keep river national park

Park Sites Status
Keep River National Park
Open
Information Centre
Open
Woorrilbem/Cockatoo Lagoon
Open
Ginger's Hill Walk
Open
Jenemoom Walk
Open
Goorrandalng Loop Walk Goorrandalng Campground
Open
Jarnem Campground
Open
Jarnem Walks Status
Nigli Gap
Open
Lookout Walk
Open
Loop Walk
Open

Limmen* National Park

Isolated Limmen National Park offers a wonderful remote park experience, but you will need to be fully self-reliant when you visit. Featuring spectacular sandstone formations, numerous river systems and associated wetlands, it is also steeped in culture and history.

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Limmen national park

Park Sites Status
Limmen National Park
Open
Butterfly Falls
Open
Southern Lost City
Open - Day use area only. Walking track open.
Western Lost City
Open
Munbililla – Tomato Island
Open
Towns River Public Boat Ramp, corner of The Savannah Way
Open
Towns River campground
Open
Limmen River campground
Open
Didi Baba campground
Open
Mountain Creek campground
Open
Yurrlmunji campground
Open

Watarrka* National Park

The Park includes the western end of the George Gill Range. This scenic landscape of rugged ranges, rockholes and moist gorges acts as a refuge to a rich diversity of plants and animals. This makes the Park an important conservation area and a major visitor attraction in Central Australia.

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Watarrka

Park Sites Status
Watarrka National Park
Open
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
Giles Track
Open

Nitmiluk* National Park

A deep gorge carved through ancient sandstone by the Katherine River draws thousands of visitors to the Jawoyn-owned Nitmiluk National Park each year.

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Nitmiluk national park

Park Site Status
Nitmiluk National Park access
Open

Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

Park Sites Status
Swimming in Katherine River - gorge 1
Closed
Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 2 and 3
Open
Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 4 upwards
Open
Private canoeing (day) - gorges 2 and upriver
Open
Overnight canoeing
Open
Jatbula Trail
Closed
Northern Rockhole - walk and swimming
Closed
Southern Rockhole - walk and swimming
Closed
Baruwei Loop Walk
Open
Boat tours
Open

Southern Walks

Park Sites Status
Windolf Walk
Open
Butterfly Gorge Walk
Open
Lily Ponds Walk
Closed
Lily Ponds - swimming at river
Closed
Lily Pond Waterfall - swimming
Closed
Dunlop Swamp - camping
Closed
Eighth Gorge campsite
Closed
Smitt Rock campsite
Closed
Smitt Rock Walk (via Yambi Trail)
Closed
Jawoyn Valley Walk
Closed
Eighth Gorge Walk
Closed
Yambi Trail (Windolf Walk junction to Butterfly Gorge Walk junction)
Open
Yambi Trail (Butterfly Gorge Walk junction to Lily Ponds junction)
Closed
Yambi Trail (Lily Ponds junction to Eighth Gorge junction)
Closed
Waleka Walk (Pats Lookout to Butterfly Gorge junction)
Open
Waleka Walk (Butterfly Gorge to 8th Gorge)
Closed

Mountain bike trails

Park Sites Status
Jalkwarak Trail
Open
Jatete Trail
Open
Gurumal Trail
Open
Windolf Trail
Open
Yambi Trail
Open
Waleka Trail
Open
Bamjon Trail
Closed

Mountain bike trails

Park Sites Status
Edith Falls
Open
Leliyn Loop Walk
Open
Sweetwater and Longhole Walk
Open
Sweetwater swimming
Open
Swimming in plunge pool
Open
Swimming in upper pool
Open
Campground
Open

Judbarra* National Park

359 km south of Darwin and 13000 km squared in size, Judbarra National Park continues to be the second largest park in Northern Territory. Two sections offer spectacular scenery along walks and diverse wildlife for all to view.

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Judbarra / Gregory National Park

Park Sites Status
Judbarra / Gregory National Park
Open with caution
Sullivan Campground on Victoria Highway
Open
Victoria Gorge Access
Open
Escarpment Walk
Open
Old Victoria Road Crossing
Open
Victoria River Boat Ramp
Open
Joe Creek and Ngawilbinbin Walk
Open
Big Horse Campground
Open
Big Horse Boat Ramp
Open
Gregory's Tree
Open
Limestone Gorge Campground
Closed
Limestone Gorge – Calcite Flow Walk
Open
Lupayi Campground - Jasper Gorge
Open

4WD tracks

Park Sites Status
Tuwakam Track
Open
Wickham Track
Closed
Bullita Access Road
Open
Bullita Stock Route Track
Open
Bullita Homestead and campground
Open
Spring Creek Yard Campground
Open
East Baines Crossing Campground
Open
Drover’s Rest Campground
Open
Gibbie Creek Track
Closed
Paperbark Yard Campground
Closed
Humbert Track
Closed
Top Humbert Campground
Closed
Fig Tree Yard Campground
Closed
Broad Arrow Track
Closed
Camel Point Campground
Closed
East Baines Campground
Closed
Escarpment Lookout Campground
Closed
Wilingarri Campground
Closed
Depot Creek Campground
Closed

Finke Gorge* National Park

Finke Gorge National Park covers an area of 460 sq km, including the impressive Palm Valley, which is home to a diverse range of plant species, many of which are rare and unique to the area. Spend a sunny afternoon, take a walk down through history, through the ancient valley of the palms at Finke Gorge National Park!

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Finke Gorge national park

Park Sites Status
Finke Gorge National Park
Open
Palm Valley access road
Open
Palm Valley Campground
Open
Finke River 4WD Route (Boggy Hole Track)
Open
Finke River 4wd route campground
Open
Boggy Hole
Open
Boggy Hole Finke River campground
Open
Kalarranga Walk
Open
Mparra Walk
Open
Arankaia Walk, Palm Valley
Open
Mpulungkinya Walk, Palm Valley
Open

Elsey* National Park

Elsey National Park has warm, crystal-clear pools for swimmers, long stretches of river for anglers and scenic walking tracks and historic sites for landlubbers. It is the land of the novel We-of-the-Never-Never, rich in history and astounding flora.

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There are 3 ways to access Elsey National Park.

Road access Status
Martins Road - Elsey National Park
Open
Homestead Road
Open
John Hauser Drive
Open

Bitter Springs (via Martins Road)

Activity/Site Status
Swimming
Open
Loop walk
Open

Mataranka Thermal Pool (via Homestead Road)

Activity/Site Status
Swimming in Mataranka Thermal Pool
Open
Riverside walk to Stevie's Hole
Open
Riverside walk - Stevie's Hole to Mataranka Falls
Open

Other Locations

Stevie's Hole (via Thermal Pool) Status
Walking tracks
Open
Botanic Walk (via John Hauser Drive) Status
Loop walk
Open
Riverside Walk
Open
4 Mile (via John Hauser Drive) Status
Day use area
Open
Boat ramp
Open
Riverside walk to 4 Mile
Open
Wabalarr (via John Hauser Drive) Status
Riverside walk 4 Mile to Wabalarr
Open
Mulurark (via John Hauser Drive) Status
Riverside walk Wabalarr to Mulurark
Open
Jalmurark (via John Hauser Drive)/12 Mile Status
Campground
Open
Boat ramp
Open
Riverside walk Mulurark to Jalmurark/ 12 Mile
Open
Korowan–Mataranka Falls (via John Hauser Drive) Status
Korowan (Mataranka) Falls
Open
* This page is updated in response to the NT Parks and Wildlife website which can be found here: https://nt.gov.au/parks by using this page we provide information as up to date as humanly possible. Always source information from the NT Parks website and social media to ensure that there are no delays or interruptions to your trip.