Anbangbang Billabong is a wetland in Kakadu National Park, near Burrungkuy (Nourlangie). Its Grade 2 walking track is a 2.5-kilometre loop that takes about an hour, passing through savanna woodland and paperbark forest with views of the billabong and its birdlife.
Access depends on water levels and park conditions. Kakadu’s report, updated on 12 October 2026, listed the walk as open, with gates open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. Check the current access report before travelling; the listed status is only a snapshot.
Walking the billabong loop
Picnic tables are located along the loop. Part of the track, including the path to the picnic-table area, is wheelchair accessible; the full loop is not described as accessible. Nawurlandja lookout is nearby.
Wear sturdy walking shoes and carry water. Kakadu advises walking during cooler parts of the day, protecting yourself from the sun and carrying at least one litre of water per person per hour. Stay on marked tracks and in designated visitor areas.
Birds and wallabies at Anbangbang Billabong
The billabong is a place to look for waterbirds. Kakadu lists magpie geese, green pygmy geese, egrets, comb-crested jacanas, cormorants, corellas and red-tailed black cockatoos among the birds found there. Agile wallabies may graze under the paperbark trees, especially in the early morning and evening.
Birds gather around Anbangbang’s remaining water towards the end of the dry season. Kakadu notes darters and magpie geese, as well as large-billed pelicans. Sightings depend on conditions, so bring binoculars and allow time to watch quietly. Kakadu asks visitors not to play bird calls to attract wildlife.
Seasonal access and conditions
Kakadu’s broad seasonal descriptions vary slightly between official pages. The dry season is described as April to October on one page and May to October on another; the tropical summer is described as November to March or November to April. These are broad guides rather than precise dates for the billabong.
For this walk, water levels matter directly: the track can open in stages during the dry season. Heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding during the monsoon months can also close areas of the park. Check the current access report for the walk’s status and follow any signs or ranger directions at the site.
Crocodile safety
Kakadu advises visitors to assume crocodiles may be present wherever there is water, including freshwater billabongs. Crocodiles can remain submerged, and even wading is dangerous. Keep to the marked track and stay back from the water’s edge. Do not enter the billabong.
The 12 October 2026 access report listed the walk as open but did not identify a site-specific crocodile warning. Crocodiles may still be present. Follow current signs and park directions throughout your visit.