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Ubirr Rock Art Site

Situated in the north east of the Park near the East Alligator River this art site is a popular place to visit. There's a well made circular path way from the car park around to the art. The path is mostly on flat ground with a bit of a rocky climb to the Main Gallery. The lookout and a few more art sites are on another steep but fairly short climb.

Address: It's well sign posted, just follow the signs.

Directions: On the Oenpelli road head past the Border Store and Manbiyarra Hostel.

Ubirr lookout

Although it's a bit of a climb, it's well worth the walk up to the top of the lookout. For those who are not so energetic there is a lower level lookout on the way from which you can still get a great view.

Sunset is a great time to be there, but remember to take mosquito repellant.

Address: Head for the highest point

Ubirr Art

Not all the art at Ubirr is in the X-ray style.

Address: Follow signs from the car park

Directions: At the highest site on the way up to the lookout.

Ubirr Art

The most impressive art at Ubirr for most people is the "X-ray art" which shows the insides of the subject.

Address: Follow the signs from the car park.

Directions: Off the Oenpelli road in the north east of the Park.

Nawulandja the dynamic style

This style is referred to as Dynamic Art due to the representation of motion. Archaeologists believe this style was from the period 20,000 to 9,000 years before present.

Address: Below the top of Nawulandja

Nawulandja rock art

The art can be found along the trail leading to the top of Nawulandja, above the main lookout.

Address: Just below the top of Nawulandja

Directions: Keep going beyond the main lookout and try to pick out the indistinct trail going up. There's no easy way.

Nawulandja view

From the very top you can get a 360 degree view. But from the regular lookout the view is to the south and west across Anbangbang Billabong (as seen in the photo).

Address: Along the Nourlangie Rock road

Nawulandja

This is an area in the central part of the Park which has a huge tilted rock with a great look out and fascinating ancient rock art.

Address: Along the Nourlangie Rock road

Directions: Well sign posted, less than 1 kilometre off the road and about two before Burrungguy (Nourlangie Rock)

Mamukala Wetlands, Agile wallaby

Not liking the idea of being the centre of attention, this wallaby is clearing out.

The parking area at Mamukala has a picnic area plus a toilet and makes a great little stopping place if you have or want to make the time.

Mamukala Wetlands, Paperbark flowers

Paperbarks, of which there are many species in Australia, are most common in wet areas. Their flowers are sweet smelling and attract lots of insects,even Marchflies.