Where is nourlangie rock located?

Kakadu National Park
Burrunggui (sometimes spelled Burrunguy, previously called Nourlangie Rock) is located in an outlying sandstone formation of the Arnhem Land Escarpment within the Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia.

How old is the rock art at nourlangie?

20,000 years old
Kakadu’s rock art is of enormous international significance. The park has one of the world’s greatest concentrations of rock art sites. Some paintings are up to 20,000 years old, which makes the artwork one of the longest historical records of any group of people on Earth.

How was the Kakadu formed?

140 million years ago Kakadu was under a shallow sea. Vast floodplains stretch across Kakadu’s lowlands. These dynamic environments are gradually built up by sand and silt eroding from rocks and being carried by wet season waters. You can see these relatively young landscapes at Yellow Water, Mamukala and from Ubirr.

How was Arnhem Land formed?

Arnhem Land is based on the an ancient sandstone plateau composed of sand that was deposited from 2400 to 1400 million years ago. Some spectacular gorges with many waterfalls have been formed where these rivers have cut down along faults and joints in the sandstone.

Where are the rock art sites in Nourlangie?

For the traditional custodians of this area art (kunbim) is an expression of cultural identity and connection to country. The act of painting is generally more important than the painting itself so many older paintings are covered by more recent works. The main rock art site along this walk is the Anbangbang gallery and shelter.

Is the Nourlangie Rock in Kakadu National Park free?

For the adventurous, there is also a moderately steep climb to Gunwarddehwardde lookout, which provides impressive views of Kakadu’s escarpment and Nourlangie Rock. Open all year round, entry is free.

What to see and do in Nourlangie National Park?

Continuing on from the Nourlangie car park, the road provides access to several interesting walks and Aboriginal art areas including Anbangbang Billabong, the Nanguluwur art site, and Gubara Pools.

How long is the walk to Nourlangie Rock?

Allow 1 hour. Notes: Anbangbang Billabong walk (dry season only) Distance: 2.5 km Time: 1 hour return Grade: Easy Start: Nawurlandja parking area or Anbangbang Billabong parking area Follow the yellow-tipped posts around Anbangbang Billabong to see lilies, waterbirds and stunning views of Burrunggui (Nourlangie Rock).