East Alligator region
In the shadow of the magnificent Arnhem Land escarpment, discover rainforest, stone country, rock art, extensive floodplains and the beautiful East Alligator River.
The East Alligator area features some of the best rock art in the park at the Ubirr Rock Art site, and has several bushwalks to explore. Climb up to the lookout at Ubirr to see spectacular views over the Nardab floodplain, particularly at sunset. Access to Ubirr is affected by the wet season, so check the road report. Take a cruise on the East Alligator during the dry season or on Magela Creek during the wet season with Guluyambi River Cruises. See the Guluyambi River cruise video
Services: The Border Store sells food, fishing gear and souvenirs and takes bookings for commercial tours. Tel: (08) 8979 2474
Main attractions
Ubirr (Oo-beerr)
Check wet season access and opening times. A one km circular track takes you past several fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. A moderately steep, 250 m climb takes you to the top of a rocky lookout that offers superb views over the Nadab floodplain, particularly beautiful at sunset. Allow at least one hour. Find out more about Ubirr's rock art >>
During the dry season, rangers provide informative talks about Aboriginal art and culture several times a day.
Ubirr art site walk park note (PDF - 305 KB)
See a virtual tour of Ubirr on the Kakadu National Park Ramsar site - See tour one >>
East Alligator River
The Guluyambi boat cruise operates during the dry season and on Magela Creek during the wet season. Guides explain aspects of local Aboriginal culture while you travel slowly along the waterways. Boat ramps are located upstream and downstream of Cahills Crossing. See the Guluyambi River cruise video >>
Scenic flights
Bardedjilidji walk
Check wet season access. Starts at a small carpark 500 m from the upstream boat ramp and features a 2.5 km walk through layered sandstone outliers. One of Kakadu's most interesting short walks. Allow two hours.
Bardedjilidji art site walk park note (PDF - 893 KB)
Manngarre rainforest walk
Dry season only. Three circular walks, from 0.6 km to 1.5 km, through monsoon rainforest beside the East Alligator River. Allow one hour for the 1.5 km walk.
Cahills Crossing picnic area
Check wet season access. Features riverside picnic tables and a viewing platform over the East Alligator River.
Sandstone and river bushwalk
Dry season only. Starts off the Bardedjilidji walk and features a 6.5 km marked circular walk which takes you past Catfish Creek, floodplains, billabongs, sandstone outliers and the East Alligator River. Allow four hours.
