Rock Art At Nourlangie
There are a number of shelters in amongst this large outcrop linked by a 1.5km circular walk. The shelters contain several impressive paintings that deal with Aboriginal mythology. The full details of the stories connected to these artworks are known only to certain Aboriginal people but interpretive signage is present at the art sites to assist visitors in understanding these rock art treasures.
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