Ubirr

Ubirr is a renowned Aboriginal rock art site in Kakadu National Park, West Arnhem, Northern Territory, Australia. Located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Nadab floodplain, it contains several galleries with paintings spanning thousands of years, including naturalistic and x-ray style works. Part of the Kakadu World Heritage Area, it is notable for its cultural significance, accessible galleries, and panoramic sunset viewpoint over the wetlands.

Visitors can explore several sandstone galleries with well-preserved Aboriginal rock paintings, including the Main Gallery with x-ray style animals and contact-era art. Short walking tracks connect the galleries to a rocky outcrop and the Nadab floodplain lookout, offering expansive views over wetlands and escarpment. The site has a natural bush setting, interpretive signs explaining the art, and ranger-guided talks in season. The main experience is viewing rock art and watching sunset from the lookout.

Ubirr contains Aboriginal rock art created over thousands of years, documenting continuous occupation of the region. Paintings include naturalistic, x-ray and contact-period styles depicting animals, spirit figures and interactions after European contact, providing a record of cultural and environmental history within Kakadu National Park, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Area.

Ubirr is a significant cultural place for the Bininj/Mungguy people of West Arnhem Land. The galleries illustrate Dreaming stories, traditional knowledge, and connections to Country, with art created and maintained by Traditional Owners. It is an important place for cultural education and interpretation of Aboriginal heritage.