Trail Fast Facts
Anbangbang Billabong Walk is a 3.9km, grade 2 hike in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory. The walk typically takes 1.5 hours to complete.
Hike Overview
The Anbangbang Billabong Walk offers a tranquil escape through Kakadu National Park's stunning scenery. This easy 3.9-kilometre loop trail (when commencing at Nawurlandja Parking Area) takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete and winds its way around the picturesque Anbangbang Billabong.
The walk provides a delightful immersion into the diverse flora of Kakadu. Towering paperbark forests and sprawling savanna woodlands frame the billabong, teeming with birdlife. Keen birdwatchers will be enthralled by the opportunity to spot magpie geese, green pygmy geese, egrets, comb-crested jacanas, cormorants, corellas, and even the majestic red-tailed black cockatoo.
A particularly interesting aspect of the walk is its accessibility. Part of the trail, including the path leading to the picnic area, is wheelchair-friendly. The nearby Nawurlandja Lookout Walk is another worthwhile addition to your Kakadu itinerary, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
For those seeking a closer look at the billabong's rich ecosystem, consider bringing binoculars or a camera. Early mornings and evenings are prime times to observe agile wallabies emerging from the woodlands to graze near the water's edge beneath the paperbark trees.
Track Grade
Grade 2 (Easy) -Â A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
Map and GPX file
Max elevation: 22 m
Min elevation: 10 m
Total climbing: 42 m
Total descent: -42 m
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Getting there
There are two main starting points for Anbangbang Billabong Walk: Nawurlandja Lookout carpark and Anbangbang Billabong carpark.
Nawurlandja Parking Area: If you prefer to start with a scenic view, head towards the Nawurlandja Lookout carpark. This carpark is situated approximately 2 kilometers past the turnoff for the Kakadu Lodge from the Arnhem Highway. Look for signs indicating Nawurlandja Lookout and follow them to reach the designated parking area.
Anbangbang Billabong Parking Area: For a more direct approach to the walking track, aim for the Anbangbang Billabong carpark. This carpark lies roughly 6 kilometers further along the Arnhem Highway from the Nawurlandja Lookout turnoff. Keep an eye out for signs for Anbangbang Billabong and park your vehicle in the designated area.
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About the region
Covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres, Kakadu National Park is a World Heritage listing renowned for both its cultural and natural values. See breathtaking horizons from the top of a Kakadu escarpment. Cruise on the stunning Yellow Water Billabong to spot crocodiles and wildlife in their natural habitat, including millions of migratory birds who in part call the park's wetlands home.
Not only is Kakadu spectacular, but you can feel yourself come alive among the lush rainforests, rocky gorges, serene swimming pools and the oldest Aboriginal rock art in the world. With more than 5,000 Aboriginal rock art sites in the park, the Bininj/Mungguy people have called Kakadu home for some 65,000 years. Here they'll teach you about their ancient culture and the regions' dramatic seasons.
Connect with the oldest living culture on earth. The rugged and remote beauty of Kakadu has stories to share that will take your breath away and touch your heart. In Australia's biggest national park you'll find ancient landscapes with thundering waterfalls, lush rainforests, wandering wetlands, exotic wildlife and ancient rock art.
Kakadu offers unrivalled walks to immerse you in nature, satisfy your appetite for adventure, or nurture your curiosity. Only three hours' drive from Darwin, Kakadu National Park has been waiting for you.
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Gear to consider
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