Ubirr & Nourlangie Rock Art Walk
World-class Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr and Nourlangie, with a sunset escarpment lookout over the floodplains
The route
The line through Kakadu NP, NT, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Year-round (dry season best access)
Tropical heat and humidity
Open much of the year; some wet-season access limits. Confirm.
On the trail
Flat art-site loops with a short escarpment lookout climb
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Largely flat and family-friendly; the lookouts add short climbs
Popular
Ubirr for sunset; Nourlangie (Burrungkuy) art and lookout
Getting there & staying
Ubirr and Nourlangie (Kakadu)
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Jabiru; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Kakadu NP pass; culturally significant sites - stay on marked paths
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Heat; stay on paths at cultural sites
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.