Breathtaking Nourlangie scenery.
NOURLANGIE REGION
The Nourlangie region is halfway between
Jabiru and Cooinda and includes the peaceful
Muirella Park campground off the Kakadu
Highway.
Cahills Crossing.
EAST ALLIGATOR REGION
Visiting Kakadu and not going to the East
Alligator region would be nothing short of a
sin. It is easily accessible from Jabiru, or if you
prefer bush-camping (with basic facilities), the
Merl Campground is on offer in this region.
Kakadu’s rock art is prolific, with as many as
1000 sites across the entire park; however,
only three are open to the public, including the
magnificent Ubirr.
A walk around the Burrungkuy rock art gallery
is yet another must, and the climb up to the
Nawurlandja Lookout provides an expansive
view of the escarpment.
The Anbangbang Billabong walk is very
pleasant but is best done in the morning or
afternoon when it isn’t as hot.
The Nanguluwurr Gallery walk leads to a lovely
art site with some fascinating paintings, but
the 4km (return) walk through the scrub can be
very hot in the middle of the day (take water).
As you wander higher to the Nadab Lookout,
be sure to peer under rock overhangs for more
artwork. At the lookout, you can gaze over the
floodplain into Arnhem Land; the sunsets from
here are breathtaking.
Also in the East Alligator region are a number
of pleasant walks, along with a visit to Cahills
Crossing where you might spot a saltwater
crocodile (always be croc-wise in Kakadu,
especially at Cahills).
Kakadu is
famous for its
ancient rock art.