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Nourlangie Rock (Burrunggui)
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Best Time
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Entry Fee
Free
Drive Time
2h 44min
Access
All vehicles
- Limited phone signal
- Carry 3L water/person/day
A vast sandstone outlier deep in Kakadu containing spectacular Aboriginal rock paintings in the Anbangbang Gallery. The looming 'Lightning Brothers' figures (Namarrgon and Barrginj) are among Kakadu's most impressive paintings. The 1.5km walking circuit passes multiple art sites and a billabong with abundant birdlife. The Lightning Man (Namarrgon) painting at Nourlangie is one of Australia's most iconic pieces of Aboriginal rock art. The site has been visited and repainted by Bininj people for millennia.
Explorer Verdict
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Best for
Culturally curious travellers seeking depth
Skip if
Time-poor and only after Instagram shots
Time needed
1-2 hours on site
Best season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
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Getting There
Distance from Darwin219km
Drive Time2h 44min
4WD RequiredNo
Facilities
Parking
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
219km from Darwin
Drive Time
2h 44min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
Safety Warnings
• Limited phone signal
• Carry 3L water/person/day
Distance
219km from Darwin
Drive Time
2h 44min
Best Season
Dry Season (May–Oct)
Rating
No reviews yet
Nearby Locations
Burrunguy Rock Art Shelter
Indigenous Culture
3.1km
Nourlangie Car Park & Picnic Area
Rest Areas
21km
Bowali Visitor Centre Kakadu
Indigenous Culture
22km
Aurora Kakadu Lodge
Camping
23km
Sun & light times
Nourlangie Rock (Burrunggui) · ACST
Sunrise
05:30
Sunset
18:18
Day length12h 48m
Golden Hour AM
05:30 – 06:00
Golden Hour PM
17:48 – 18:18
Blue Hour AM
05:07 – 05:30
Blue Hour PM
18:18 – 18:41
Calculated with NOAA solar algorithm. Times are sun centre at the horizon (refraction-corrected).
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