Parks

Want to explore the Outback? The Parks and Wildlife Service of the Northern Territory manage Parks and Reserves from the tropical north to the deserts of Central Australia.

Whether you are interested in exploring the Territory’s range of landscapes or discovering more about its history and people – Territory Parks are a great place to start.

If you are planning a visit, take the time to check out the attached links so you can be well prepared. Information on park fees, road conditions, pets in parks and details on things to know before you go are all available.

Access to our Parks

• Darwin region
• Katherine region

Park Closures in Central Australia - 13 January
The Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport (NRETAS) advise that due to recent wet weather conditions a number of parks and reserves in the Alice Springs region have been temporarily closed. View media release (pdf 28Kb)

$830,000 Upgrade At Litchfield National Park - 23 December
Acting Parks and Wildlife Minister Gerry McCarthy today said a new visitor experience is set to be delivered at one of the Territory’s most popular tourist attractions. View media release

Howard Springs Nature Park Set To Reopen - 18 December
Parks and Wildlife Minister Karl Hampton today said the Howard Springs Nature Park is due to reopen to the public tomorrow. View media release

Temporary Closure of Dam Wall to walking - Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve - July
Please note that the dam wall at Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve remains closed to walking due to the presence of a large Saltwater Crocodile. Access across the wall is by vehicle only.

 

 

 

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