Kakadu National Park highlights

Kakadu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, contains significant Aboriginal rock art galleries at Ubirr and Nourlangie. This selection includes the 200-meter-high Jim Jim Falls and the natural infinity pools at Gunlom and Maguk. Elevated lookouts like Nadab and Nawurlandja provide panoramic views across the Arnhem Land escarpment and seasonal floodplains, while the Mamukala platform offers specialized birdwatching over local wetlands.

Nawurlandja lookout

Elevated vista overlooking the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock massif and Anbangbang Billabong.

Nadab Lookout

Panoramic views across the Nadab floodplain and the Arnhem Land escarpment from the Ubirr rock complex.

Mamukala Viewing Platform

Birdwatching site overlooking a large wetland area, particularly active with magpie geese during the late dry season.

Gunlom Waterfall Creek

Seasonal waterfall featuring a natural infinity pool at the top with views of the southern Kakadu hills.

Jim Jim Falls

A 200-meter-high plunge waterfall accessible by 4WD in the dry season or by scenic flight during the wet season.

Maguk waterfall

Secluded waterfall and plunge pool reached via a walk through monsoon rainforest and over rocky terrain.

Anbangbang Gallery

Major rock art site within the Nourlangie area featuring depictions of Namarrgon (the Lightning Man) and other ancestral figures.

Nanguluwur Gallery

Rock art site displaying diverse styles, including hand stencils, X-ray paintings, and early contact art depicting sailing ships.

Main Gallery

Significant rock art collection at Ubirr featuring X-ray style paintings and depictions of the extinct Tasmanian tiger.

Gunnwarrdehwarrdde lookout

High-altitude viewpoint overlooking the Arnhem Land escarpment and the rugged sandstone cliffs of Burrungkuy.

Mirrai Lookout

A 360-degree viewing point reached via a steep track, offering perspectives of the park’s woodland and escarpment.

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