About Florence Falls
Florence Falls is a double-tiered waterfall in Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, about 120 kilometres south of Darwin. Set within monsoon forest, it plunges into a large plunge pool popular for swimming during the dry season. The site features a lookout platform above the falls and a stairway of about 135 steps to the pool below. It is one of the park's most visited natural attractions, accessible via Litchfield Park Road.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a scenic double waterfall cascading into a large, clear plunge pool surrounded by monsoon forest. A sealed walk leads to a lookout platform above the falls with views over the valley, and a stairway of about 135 steps descends to the pool level for swimming when conditions allow. The area includes shady forest, rock platforms and walking tracks, with opportunities for sightseeing, photography and seasonal swimming in a natural bush setting.
Key highlights
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Double-tiered waterfall plunging into large plunge pool
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Lookout platform with elevated views over the falls and valley
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Seasonal swimming in the plunge pool when open
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Monsoon forest and woodland surroundings
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Stairway access of about 135 steps to the pool