Location of Ubirr Rock
From
Oenpelli, 14.23kms SW (16.2kms, 38mins driving)
From
Jabiru, 32.41kms NE (42.6kms, 1hr 39mins driving)
From
Warruwi, 97.09kms SW
From
Mcminns Lagoon, 200.97kms E (250kms, 4hrs 18mins driving)
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Description of Ubirr Rock
Ubirr Rock is a very scenic place and is located in the East Alligator region of
Kakadu National Park. It consists of a group of rock outcrops on the edge of the Nadab floodplain where there are several natural shelters that have a collection of Aboriginal rock paintings, some of which are over 20,000 years old. 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.
There are three main galleries of art accessible to visitors. The main gallery is perhaps the most photographed, and contains many breathtakingly beautiful examples of "X-ray art". Also in the main gallery can be seen paintings of white men with their hands on hips, and, high up, Mimi spirits, who are so thin that they can slip in and out of cracks in the rock.
At the Northern end of the main gallery can be seen a painting of a Thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger, which has been extinct in the area for about 20,000 years, and attests to the antiquity of the paintings.
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Weather & Climate for Ubirr Rock
Closest Weather Station
Oenpelli at 09:00 14 Mar CST
Distance from 14.39 OENPELLIkm NE
| Temperature | Feels Like | Rel. Humidity | Dew Point | Pressure | Rainfall | Wind Direction | Wind Speed | Gusts |
|---|
| 29.0°C |
32.6°C |
73% |
23.7°C |
-hPa |
0.8mm |
E |
11km/h
6knots |
-km/h
-knots |
Closest Climatic Station
Oenpelli
Distance from Ubirr Rock 14.39km NE
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Mean Max. °C |
33.1 | 32.5 | 32.9 | 34.0 |
33.3 | 32.1 | 32.1 | 33.7 |
35.9 | 37.4 | 37.0 | 35.0 |
| Mean Min. °C |
24.5 | 24.5 | 24.4 | 23.6 |
22.0 | 19.7 | 18.3 | 18.5 |
20.1 | 22.5 | 24.1 | 24.5 |
| Mean Rain mm |
339.8 | 330.2 | 280.9 | 80.5 |
14.3 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
4.9 | 25.8 | 111.1 | 225.3 |
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Treks passing Ubirr Rock
Kakadu
World renowned Kakadu has plenty to offer the international and local tourist. The diversity and many attractions including amazing rock formations, rare wildlife, Aboriginal art and fascinating escarpments are all part of Kakadu National Park.
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