Ubirr

Welcome to Ubirr, a site of profound archaeological and spiritual significance located in the East Alligator region of Kakadu National Park. As we stand here at the base of these ancient sandstone formations, we are entering one…

We arrive now at the Main Gallery, a spectacular sheltered wall that showcases the distinctive 'X-ray' style of Aboriginal rock art. This technique is fascinating from both an artistic and an anatomical perspective. …

Moving further into the site, we encounter one of the most spiritually significant images in Ubirr: the Rainbow Serpent, known locally as Gar-un-jerk. This powerful creation being is central to Aboriginal mythology across…

One of the most visually striking and narratively rich figures at Ubirr is Namarrgon, the Lightning Man. You will recognize him by the distinctive arc of lightning that surrounds his body, often depicted with stone axes attached…

In the higher reaches of the rock shelters, you will find delicate, elongated figures known as Mimi spirits. These beings are said to be thin and fragile, living in the cracks of the rocks and only coming out when the wind is…

We now ascend to the summit of the Ubirr rock formation, known as the Nadab Lookout. As you reach the top, the world opens up into a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the Kakadu landscape. …

As we descend from the lookout, we pass through a pocket of monsoonal rainforest that clings to the base of the rock formations. This lush, green environment is a sharp contrast to the surrounding savanna woodlands and rocky…

Our journey through Ubirr has taken us from the base of ancient rock galleries to the heights of the Nadab Lookout, spanning thousands of years of human history and billions of years of geological time. We have seen how the…