Best time to visit
Go early or late in the day for cooler temps and the most dramatic light. Sunset is gorgeous but draws a crowd in the dry season (May–October). If you want quieter, aim for early morning.
Overview
About Gunwarddehwardde Lookout
This is the quick payoff in the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) area: a brief stroll from the Anbangbang Gallery car park delivers a wide-open panorama of stone country, billabongs and the escarpment. It’s the classic Kakadu contrast—rugged sandstone rising above green wetlands—with rock art close by for context.
Why stop
- Panoramic views across the Arnhem Land escarpment and floodplains
- Short, signposted walk via the Anbangbang Gallery rock art
Heads up
- Little shade; brutally hot in the middle of the day
- No water at the site; toilets only at the car park
Yes—this is a high-reward stop that pairs perfectly with the nearby rock art. If you’re already at Burrungkuy, don’t skip it.
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Tips for visiting Gunwarddehwardde Lookout
Pair it with the Anbangbang Gallery rock art loop—it’s on the same circuit.
Aim for sunrise or late afternoon; sunset glows but can be busy in the dry season.
Bring plenty of water, a hat, sunscreen and repellent—there’s little shade and no water on site.
Check Kakadu’s Access Report in the wet season before planning your visit.
Carry binoculars for spotting birds over Anbangbang Billabong.
Plan your stop
Before you go
Best time to visit
Getting there & the walk
8 active Kakadu alerts
- ClosureJim Jim and Twin Falls area closed for 2026The Jim Jim and Twin Falls area is closed for 2026; do not visit the closed sites.Official details
- ClosureBarrk sandstone walk closedBarrk sandstone walk is closed at the request of Traditional Owners; do not enter. Check the current Kakadu access report before travelling.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Kakadu Tour Guide
Your drive to Gunwarddehwardde Lookout, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Kakadu National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock Art and LookoutListen
“You're coming up on the turn-off for Burrungkuy, which many people know as Nourlangie. This area has some of Kakadu's most famous rock art, and it’s worth spending a bit of time here. An easy, 1.”
Plays as you drive up to Gunwarddehwardde Lookout in the Parkwolf Kakadu Tour Guide.
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More about Gunwarddehwardde Lookout
What you’ll seeBig-sky views over the Arnhem Land escarpment and surrounding floodplains, with Anbangbang…
- Big-sky views over the Arnhem Land escarpment and surrounding floodplains, with Anbangbang Billabong below.
- Burrungkuy/Nourlangie’s sandstone outcrops glowing at day’s edges.
- Rock art en route around Anbangbang Gallery that adds cultural depth to the stop.
WildlifeBirdlife is the headliner here—watch for kites and other wetland birds working the billabong…
Birdlife is the headliner here—watch for kites and other wetland birds working the billabong below. Late afternoon is best for activity and softer light.
On-site logisticsThere are toilets and parking at the Anbangbang Gallery car park; there are no facilities at…
There are toilets and parking at the Anbangbang Gallery car park; there are no facilities at the lookout itself, and no water taps—bring what you need. Expect exposure to sun and heat on the final approach.
Wildlife
Wildlife in Kakadu
1,079 sightingsSaltwater CrocodileMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
121 sightingsWater BuffaloMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
76 sightingsFrilled DragonMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
116 sightingsRed-tailed Black CockatooMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
101 sightingsBrolgaMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
299 sightingsMagpie GooseMost seen around 5 PMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Kakadu. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
