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Nourlangie

Northern Territory  >  Australia

Nourlangie Rock is a World Heritage site known for its Indigenous rock art. It is also very popular among birders for an array of sought-after endemic birds.

Added* by Anonymous eBirder
Most recent update 20 svibnja 2025

Description

Nourlangie Rock, located in World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park, is famous for its Indigenous rock art.

It is also very popular among birders for an array of sought-after Kakadu endemic birds, including White-lined Honeyeater, Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon and Helmeted Friarbird. Others also sought for include Sandstone Shrikethrush, Partridge Pigeon and Banded Fruit-Dove.

This short walk will take visitors along world class rock art up to a lookout offering spectacular views.

Details

Access

Turn off the Kakadu Highway 19km south of the Bowali Visitor Centre and travel a further 12 km to arrive at the (extensive) parking area. Press P on the map to access Google mapping.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

This walk can be combined with the 8km Barrk Sandstone loop walk - see link below. Note that the Barrk walk is regarded as being strenuous; walkers must be well prepared.

Links

View other birding spots in the area that are published on Birdingplaces

Map

Top 5 birds

Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon
3. Chestnut-quilled Rock-Pigeon
(Petrophassa rufipennis)
Banded Fruit-Dove
4. Banded Fruit-Dove
(Ptilinopus alligator)
White-lined Honeyeater
5. White-lined Honeyeater
(Meliphaga albilineata)

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