359 km south of Darwin and 13000 km squared in size, Judbarra National Park continues to be the second largest park in Northern Territory. Two sections offer spectacular scenery along walks and diverse wildlife for all to view.
Judbarra National Park, formerly known as Gregory National Park, is located 359 km south of Darwin and closest to Katherine. It is divided into two sections: the bigger Western section and smaller Eastern section. The park was dual named Judbarra/Gregory National Park until 2021. The land sits upon land belonging to various indigenous groups, including the Ngarinyman and Karrangpurru and Malngin people. Caves and rock art remains one of the main attractions, as left by the indigenous population. The eastern section offers the Matt Wilson Lookout and Campground, Sullivan Creek Campground, along with the Escarpment Walk and Ngawilbinbin Walk. The western section offers the Big Horse Campground, Limestone Gorge Campground, Bullita Campground, and the Lupayi Campground. The famous Gregory Tree is located in the western section, and is a sacred site for the Aboriginal people. You can also enjoy views of the Victoria River along the way, and learn of the North Australia Expedition: an early expedition in the area. The Calcite Flow Walk and the Limestone Ridge Loop Walk are both offered in the western section. Judbarra is also identified to be an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International, as the park hosts much of the eastern subspecies of the white-quilled rock-pigeon and the endangered Gouldian finch.
Visit and enjoy the spectacular scenery, diverse wildlife, and history of the area!
The Park can be reached via the Victoria Highway from Katherine and Kununurra, or via the unsealed Buntine and Buchanan Highways. There are a number of 4WD tracks for suitably prepared visitors to explore (dry season only). All roads including the Victoria Highway may be impassable at times between December and April. Check Park road conditions by phoning the Parks and Wildlife offices listed below. Check other road conditions by phoning 1800 246 199, or visiting the NT Road Report website: www.roadreport.nt.gov.au
For more information, please visit https://nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/278442/judbarra-gregory-national-park-fact-sheet-and-map.pdf
You must pay a fee to camp in Northern Territory (NT) parks. The fee will depend on the campground facilities. Camping areas with more facilities are usually more expensive. Fees for category A and B campgrounds are collected on-site. You must provide the correct amount as change is not available. Camping is on a first come, first served basis. You cannot book in advance unless you are planning to stay at a category C campground. Generators and caravans are only allowed in certain campgrounds. The category of the campgrounds in Judbarra are listed below:
Sullivan Creek (Category B)
Big Horse Creek (Category B)
Bullita Homestead (4WD) (Category B)
The traditional owners of Judbarra rate this land as an important part of their cultural identity, with huge spiritual significance. The park includes the traditional lands of several Aboriginal language groups, including Ngarinyman, Karrangpurru, Malngin, Wardaman, Ngaliwurru, Nungali and Bilinara. The park is still used by these people for ceremonies and rituals. Numerous archaeological sites in the park show a long history of Aboriginal occupation. The rock shelters and caves of Judbarra support a wealth of rock art. Much of the rock art of this region appears to represent an art style very different from other areas. Recorded techniques include painting, stencil drawing, printing, packing and pounding. Human figure motifs are the most common. There are a high number of composite engraved and painted figures, making it one of the largest sites in Australia.
Eastern Section
Western Section
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