Is Kakadu being closed?

Kakadu National Park COVID-19 – Frequently asked questions To protect remote communities from COVID-19, Kakadu National Park is closed to visitors and other non-essential travellers until 11.59 pm 18 June 2020.

Why have international tourists stopped visiting Kakadu?

The centre’s closure comes amid a push by the Government to revitalise tourism in a post-COVID world, including a $400,000 advertising campaign aimed at European tourists. Before the coronavirus pandemic, around 250,000 international tourists visited the NT each year.

What sites are open in Kakadu?

It is important to comply with the current travel restrictions and to use the Territory Check-In app to register at visitor sites and campgrounds in Kakadu….Sites now open or reopening from Friday, 3 July 2020

Red Lily Billabong (Djunda)
Bucket Billabong (Ngarrababa)
Alligator Billabong (Gurdurunguranjdju)

Is Kakadu open in May?

The dry season runs from approximately May to October each year. This is generally the most popular time to visit the Kakadu region as most of the major tourist sites are open.

What is threatening Kakadu National Park?

A drop in wildlife numbers in Kakadu National Park is a “significant concern”, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) says, citing invasive species and climate change as major threats. Feral and invasive species, such as cane toads, and climate change are the major factors behind the decision.

What is wrong with Kakadu?

For years, Kakadu’s natural environment has been degrading and popular tourist sites have been closed with little warning. Kakadu — billed as a jewel in Australia’s tourism crown — is falling into disrepair, and traditional owners say the federal body that runs the park is to blame.

Can you take a caravan into Kakadu?

Kakadu is filled with fantastic places to rest your head after a day of adventure. There are four main hubs within the park and each offers hotels, cabins and campsites for your tent, campervan or caravan.

Can I visit Kakadu?

Kakadu National Park is open all year round and is a big place, with so much to see and do. The easiest way to get to Kakadu is by coach or by car from Darwin or Katherine. You will need a vehicle to get around the park, or you can join a coach or 4WD tour.

When did the new Kakadu webcam come out?

It’s 29 September 2006, and the new Kakadu Cam was launched at the National Geographic magazine “Experience Your World” in New York from 22-28 September. I heard about it yesterday and of course I went straight over to have a look. It was late in the evening and I saw… The sunrise at the Mamukala wetlands? Live streaming?

When is Kakadu National Park coming to an end?

The Australian Government’s fee waiver period for Booderee, Kakadu and Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Parks is coming to a close on 31 December 2020. Due to heavy rain and high water levels, all access to Gunlom including the campground and lower plunge pool, has been temporarily closed for safety reasons.

Is the Kakadu National Park on cyclone watch?

Kakadu National Park is on cyclone watch and some parts of the park are closed, or may become inaccessible, over the coming days. A tropical low has formed in the Arafura Sea to the north of Kakadu National Park that is likely to develop into a tropical cyclone and slowly track towards the Top End coast during the next three days.

When do Kakadu and Uluru Kata Tjuta reopen?

Parks Australia has today announced staged re-opening plans for Kakadu and Ulur̲u-Kata Tjut̲a and National Parks, with both parks to welcome visitors from Friday, 19 June 2020. To protect remote communities from COVID-19, Kakadu National Park is closed to visitors and other non-essential travellers until 11.59 pm 18 June 2020.