About Litchfield National Park
Litchfield National Park is a protected national park in the Litchfield Municipality of the Northern Territory, about 100 kilometres southwest of Darwin. Established in 1986, it covers approximately 1,500 square kilometres of sandstone tablelands, woodlands and monsoon rainforest. It is notable for accessible waterfalls including Wangi, Florence and Tolmer Falls, natural swimming holes such as Buley Rockhole, magnetic termite mounds and Aboriginal cultural sites.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a tropical savanna landscape with sandstone escarpments, monsoon rainforest pockets, and numerous waterfalls and clear swimming holes. Key areas include Wangi Falls, Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole and Tolmer Falls with walking tracks, lookouts and picnic areas. The northern section features extensive magnetic termite mounds. Facilities are concentrated at major sites with walking trails ranging from short boardwalks to longer bushwalks, and camping areas available within the park.
Key highlights
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Wangi Falls - large waterfall with plunge pool and walking tracks
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Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole - tiered swimming holes and cascades
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Tolmer Falls lookout over deep gorge
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Magnetic Termite Mounds - north-south aligned mounds on northern plains