Magnetic Termite Mounds

The Magnetic Termite Mounds are a natural attraction in northern Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, about 100 kilometres southwest of Darwin. The site features hundreds of wedge-shaped mounds up to two metres high built by Amitermes meridionalis termites, aligned north-south to regulate temperature. Set on a flat open plain with boardwalks and interpretive signs, the mounds are a distinctive example of insect architecture and a key stop for visitors exploring Litchfield National Park.

Visitors can expect an open, flat plain dotted with hundreds of thin, wedge-shaped termite mounds up to 2 metres high and 1 metre wide, all aligned north-south like gravestones. A raised timber boardwalk and viewing platform allow close viewing without damaging the mounds. Interpretive signs explain the biology and orientation of the mounds. The site is exposed with little shade, surrounded by savanna woodland, and is typically visited as a short stop while touring Litchfield National Park.