About Wave Hill Walk-off Track
The Wave Hill Walk-off Track is a heritage walking trail near Kalkarindji in the Victoria Daly region of the Northern Territory. It follows the route taken in 1966 by Gurindji people led by Vincent Lingiari from Wave Hill Station to Wattie Creek (Daguragu). The 7-kilometre return track is National Heritage listed and features interpretive signage explaining its historical and cultural importance in Australian history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can walk a marked 7 km return track through open semi-arid landscape between Kalkarindji and Daguragu (Wattie Creek). The trail is unsealed with interpretive signs and information panels at intervals explaining the history of the 1966 walk-off and the Gurindji people. There are no built structures beyond signage, shelters and track markers. The surroundings are flat savanna woodland with sparse shade, offering a quiet, reflective heritage walk.
Key highlights
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National Heritage listed walking track following the original 1966 route from Wave Hill Station to Wattie Creek
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Interpretive signage detailing the history of the Gurindji walk-off led by Vincent Lingiari
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7 km return walk through semi-arid savanna landscape between Kalkarindji and Daguragu
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Culturally significant site for the Gurindji people