Litchfield National Park
Litchfield's big-ticket attraction, Wangi Falls (pronounced wong-guy) flow year-round, spilling either side of a huge orange-rock outcrop and filling an…
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Litchfield National Park
It may not be as well known as Kakadu, but many Territory locals rate Litchfield, part of Wagait traditional Indigenous lands, even higher. Why not visit both? The rock formations and pools in the cliff shadow here are simply stunning, and Litchfield is smaller and more manageable than Kakadu. The 1500-sq-km national park encloses much of the spectacular Tabletop Range, a wide sandstone plateau mostly surrounded by cliffs. The waterfalls that pour off the edge of this plateau are a highlight of the park, feeding crystal-clear cascades and croc-free plunge pools.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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Litchfield National Park
Florence Falls is one of Litchfield's more agreeable waterholes, accessed by a 15-minute, 135-step descent to a deep, beautiful pool surrounded by monsoon…
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Litchfield National Park
About 17km after entering the park from Batchelor you come to what look like tombstones. But only the very tip of these magnetic termite mounds is used to…
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Litchfield National Park
One of the more accessible of 'lost cities' in the NT, this dramatic collection of eroded rocky outcrops, some up to 500 million years old, has come to…
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Litchfield National Park
One of Litchfield's most spectacular sights, Tolmer Falls doesn't quite get the crowds because of the absence of swimming, and we like it all the more for…
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Litchfield National Park
This park protects the Douglas River, its wildlife and its thermal springs. It's a pretty spot that sees far fewer visitors than elsewhere in the…
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Litchfield National Park
A great spot for a picnic and a swim beyond Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park.
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