About Wangi Falls
Wangi Falls is the most popular and accessible waterfall in Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, about 80 kilometres southwest of Darwin. The segmented cascade drops into a large plunge pool surrounded by monsoon rainforest. Known for its swimming area, viewing platform and picnic facilities, it is a central visitor hub within the park. The falls flow year-round, with strongest flow in the wet season and swimming typically permitted in the dry season.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large segmented waterfall plunging into a clear plunge pool set in monsoon forest within Litchfield National Park. A sealed viewing platform overlooks the falls, with stairs leading to the pool area when swimming is open. Surroundings include rainforest, sandstone escarpment, picnic lawns and walking tracks. Facilities include a kiosk, toilets and picnic areas. Swimming is seasonal and subject to park safety closures.
Key highlights
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Large plunge pool at the base of the segmented cascade
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Elevated viewing platform overlooking the falls
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Seasonal swimming area when conditions permit
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Surrounding monsoon rainforest and escarpment landscape
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Wangi Falls Walk and rainforest loop tracks
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Picnic and barbecue area with kiosk