Sight · Kakadu National Park
Steep climb to a quiet ridge-top platform with wide savanna views
Overview
Mirray (often signed Mirrai) Lookout is a quiet hilltop perch above the Kakadu savanna, reached by a short, steep track off the Kakadu Highway between Jabiru and Cooinda. It’s not as famous as the park’s marquee viewpoints, and that’s exactly why it appeals—peace, birdsong, and big-sky country without the crowds.
If you like low-key viewpoints with a bit of effort and a lot of quiet, Mirray is a satisfying detour. If you’re chasing the park’s most dramatic, unobstructed vistas, there are bigger-hitting lookouts elsewhere—this one is more about the walk-and-breathe experience than a blockbuster panorama.
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Local know-how
Start at dawn or late afternoon to avoid the worst heat.
Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy shoes; the track is rocky and steep.
Do not attempt to drive to the summit—park at the signed trailhead off the highway.
Views can be smoky or hazy during burns; clear dry-season days are best.
Plan your stop
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Kakadu Tour Guide
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Mirray Lookout Walk and Savanna View“Keep an eye out for the turn to Mirray Lookout. This is a good option if you want a quiet walk away from the main crowds. The path is short but steep and rocky, leading up to a viewing platform.”
Plays as you drive up to Mirray Lookout in the Parkwolf Kakadu Tour Guide.
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Guide
Expect a brief but punchy ascent on a rocky dirt path. Reports range from 30–35 minutes return to around 1.5 hours depending on fitness, heat and stops. There’s a handy bench halfway up and a shaded shelter at the top. Footing is uneven in places, so sturdy shoes help.
At the summit, a simple elevated platform looks out over endless savanna woodlands with glimpses toward escarpments and seasonal wetlands. Note that some of the view is filtered or partially blocked by trees around the platform—this isn’t a sheer cliff panorama, but the atmosphere and sense of space are lovely, especially in clear dry-season light.
Listen for woodland birds on the climb and at the top—parrots, honeyeaters and other regulars of Kakadu’s trees show up here. You might also spot small mammals among the rocks; it’s a good place to slow down and scan quietly.
This is a minimalist lookout: no toilets, no water, no shop. Bring ample water, sun protection and decent footwear. The climb is short but steep, and heat stress is a real risk if you start late.
Wildlife
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.
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