Starting from the carpark at the end of Anbangbang Billabong Track (paved road), this walk takes you on a circuit around the Anbangbang Billabong, exploring the savanna woodlands of Kakadu National Park along the way. ‘Billabong’ is an Australian term for ‘oxbow lake’, which is the body of water left behind when a stream/river no longer flows there. This particular billabong features a lively paperbark forest, where you can spot wallabies grazing. The area is home to many bird species such as comb-crested jacanas and red-tailed black cockatoos. Remember to bring some food and have a lovely picnic at one of the picnic tables provided throughout the track. Lift your head up every once in a while to not miss the stunning views of Burrungkuy (Nourlangie). Keep an eye out for crocodiles. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Getting started From the carpark at the end of Anbangbang Billabong Track (paved road), head towards the billabong along the dirt path, passing by a brown signpost along the way. Once you come to the T intersection where the track splits in two, turn left. Head along the dirt walking track as you keep the billabong to your right to continue along the Anbangbang Billabong Circuit(clockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
There is a car park (about 25 m back from the start).
After another 110 m turn left.
After another 820 m pass the picnic table (7 m on your left).
Then pass a seat (10 m on your left).
After another 490 m veer right.
After another 1.1 km find the "Picnic Table - Anbangbang Billabong" (5 m on your left).
Picnic Table - Anbangbang Billabong
Picnic Table - Anbangbang Billabong
A concrete picnic table with a lovely view.
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A concrete picnic table with a lovely view.
After another 255 m turn left.
After another 85 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Anbangbang Billabong Circuit
Grading
Class 2/6
Easy track
Length
2.9 km
Time
45 min to 1 h 15 min
Quality of track
Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient
Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (2/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)