How old is the art at Ubirr?
The rock faces at Ubirr have been continuously painted and repainted since 40,000 BCE. Most paintings there were created about 2000 years ago. Some have been repainted right up to modern times.
Who are the traditional owners of Ubirr?
Ubirr is now looked after by neighbouring clans, the Bunitj, Manilagarr and Mandjurlgunj people. Welcome to Ubirr where the rock art depicts traditional foods and tells stories about law and creation.
What is wrong with Kakadu?
For years, Kakadu’s natural environment has been degrading and popular tourist sites have been closed with little warning. Kakadu — billed as a jewel in Australia’s tourism crown — is falling into disrepair, and traditional owners say the federal body that runs the park is to blame.
Can I visit Kakadu?
Kakadu National Park is open all year round and is a big place, with so much to see and do. The easiest way to get to Kakadu is by coach or by car from Darwin or Katherine. You will need a vehicle to get around the park, or you can join a coach or 4WD tour.
How many rock art sites are there in Kakadu?
3 rock art sites
Within the Park there are 3 rock art sites open to the public and each offers something different and worthy of exploration. The 3 sites include; Ubirr, Nourlagie & the lesser known Nanguluwurr.
What is revealed by the rock art at Ubirr in Kakadu National Park?
The paintings provide a fascinating record of Aboriginal life over thousands of years, and show the close personal relationship Bininj/Mungguy share with their land and spiritual heritage.
Why are they closing Kakadu?
Each year, parts of Kakadu are closed because of extreme heat, and then the wet season rains make river crossings and dirt roads impassable.
Why is Kakadu closing?
A popular site at World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park will be symbolically closed by traditional owners amid allegations of racism by federally funded Parks Australia. Gunlom – a cascading waterfall that appeared in the movie Crocodile Dundee – was set to be reopened to tourists after the wet season.
Why visit Ubirr Rock Lookout in Kakadu National Park?
Kakadu is a special place in the Northern Territory and there is no spot in Kakadu National Park more special than Ubirr Rock lookout during a sunset. High above the Nadab Floodplain, Ubirr rock lookout is an amazing spot to watch the sun disappear and truly appreciate the natural beauty and reflect on the history of this powerful region.
What is Ubirr famous for?
Ubirr Rock Art Site Kakadu’s rock art is world class and a major reason why the area is World Heritage listed. Ubirr (pronounced oo-bir, with a short ‘oo’) is home to some of Kakadu’s most famous rock art and is an area steeped in Aboriginal culture and tradition.
Where can I find the Kakadu Gallery?
The main gallery can be found under the Anbangbang rock shelter on the southern side of Nourlangie rock. Archaeologists have revealed that aboriginal people have been using this shelter for around 20,000 years. Some of the best examples of dynamic figures in Kakadu are found here.
What is Ubirr rock art?
The art depicts certain creation ancestors as well as animals from the area such as barramundi, catfish, mullet, goannas, long-necked turtles, pig-nosed turtles, rock ringtail possums, and wallabies. From the top of Ubirr rock there is a panoramic view of the floodplains and escarpments. Ubirr is approximately 40 km from Jabiru along a sealed road.
