Barrk Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Circuit

Starting from the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Parking lot, Kakadu, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) rock formation, visiting multiple rock art galleries and lookouts along the way. The rock art you’ll find here are some of the best and oldest ones on the planet, telling stories from different eras and depicting mythic creatures, wild animals and all kinds of stuff. The fauna and the flora of Kakadu National Park is unique, containing species like chestnut-quilled rock-pigeons and hard-to-see white-lined honeyeaters. Another one you may spot --if you can track it with your eyes-- is the Peregrine Falcon, the world’s fastest bird with a top speed of 390km/h. The name ‘Barrk’ means ‘male black wallaroo’ in the Bininj Aboriginal language. Try to take in all of the views, culture and history as you make your way around the rock formation. Bring plenty of water, wear a hat and apply sunscreen to have a better experience. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Start	(-12.8669149,132.8116621)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Stuart Highway, 1 Turn on to then drive for 45 m Turn slight right onto Arnhem Highway, 36 and drive for another 90 m Turn slight left onto Arnhem Highway, A36 and drive for another 18.4 km Continue onto Arnhem Highway, 36 and drive for another 197.8 km Turn right onto Kakadu Highway, 21 and drive for another 20.6 km Turn left onto Burrunggui access and drive for another 12.2 km Keep right and drive for another 95 m

Track Notes

Getting started
From the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Parking lot, head east along the singular paved walking track (Nawurlandja Lookout Walk), moving directly away from the car park. Pass through a shaded area with a couple of benches and follow the said track as it slightly veers left. 240 metres into the walk (from the start), keep right at the 3-way intersection and stay on the same track to continue along Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Barrk Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	Turn sharp right. After 170 m come to the "Nawurlandja Lookout" (60 m on your left).
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Nawurlandja Lookout Walk & Burrunggui Walk) continue straight. After another 45 m find the "Incline Gallery - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie)" (70 m on your left). Incline Gallery - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Incline Gallery - Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) + - After another 130 m (at the intersection of Nawurlandja Lookout Walk & Nourlangia art walk) continue straight, to head along Nawurlandja Lookout Walk. After another 25 m find the "Anbangbang Gallery" (50 m on your left). Anbangbang Gallery Anbangbang Gallery + - After another 250 m come to the "Gunnwarrdehwarrdde lookout" (on your left).
	After another 95 m (at the intersection of Barrk Walk & Nawurlandja Lookout Walk) turn right, to head along Barrk Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the historic Nanguluwur Gallery. Expect 6-10 minutes added to your hike. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 4.5 km (at the intersection of Nanguluwur Gallery Walk & Barrk Walk) veer left, to head along Barrk Walk. After another 4.4 km pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	After another 30 m veer left. After another 15 m pass the "Nourlangie parking" (8 m on your left).
	After another 30 m come to the end.

This little side trip takes you to the historic Nanguluwur Gallery. Expect 6-10 minutes added to your hike.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Barrk Walk & Nanguluwur Gallery Walk Start heading along Barrk Walk (a footpath). After another 160 m come to "Nanguluwur Gallery". Nanguluwur Gallery Nanguluwur Gallery This historic gallery features art depicting animals, spirits and people from different eras. + - This historic gallery features art depicting animals, spirits and people from different eras.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 160 m to the main route.

Terrain

Barrk Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Circuit

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9.8 km
Time	4 h 30 min to 6 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 9.7 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	9.7 km	[toilet]

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