A popular spot with nature-lovers and bird-watchers, at Bubba wetlands you’ll see plants and animals typical of Kakadu.

Admire the stark trunks of ghost gums and slender white egrets, and enjoy the presence of Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) Rock in the distance. Explore billabongs and swamps dotted with lilies and fringed with paperbarks and freshwater mangroves.

This is a lovely walk to add to your itinerary if you have extra time in the Burrungkuy (Nourlangie) region.

Keep an eye out for buffalo and pigs.

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Culture

Bininj use the thick papery bark of the paperbark tree for a huge variety of things, from cooking and bedding to bandages, shelter and rafts.

Access: Dry season only - check the daily Kakadu road report for details. The walk starts at the Djarrandjin (Muirella Park) campground.

See it: August to November

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