Litchfield National Park — Attraction in Litchfield Park

A great day trip. Accessible from Darwin ~1.5h. Arguably better and more accessible than Kakadu with a lot of swimming holes and day tracks. Open 24/7. Worth visiting as there are not many day trip destinations around Darwin. 🚗A loop from Darwin- Batchelor - Litchfield - Berry springs - Darwin ia about 300km. Spend about 6-10 hours there to enjoy 3-4 spots. Can easily start from Darwin at around 6am and back to Darwin at 4pm. 2WD accessible along the main road, 4WD for some places but to explore both, you'd need at least 2 days. ⛽No fuel station inside the park, closest one is in Batchelor. Best to fill before leaving Darwin. 🏞️ Popular spots: Wangi Fall, Florence Fall. (Best to check the reviews on specific area for more information) 🚶‍♀️Day walk: Each spot offers ~1-3km day walk with moderate difficulty. For a day trip focusing on bush walking, it's possible to do 3-4 walks during the day. There are about 7 day walk along the main road. From my favourite to my least favourite: Wangi fall loop, Florence shady creek, Tolmer loop, Walker creek to the campsite and back, Upper Cascade, Florence to Buley, Greenants. Overnight walk: Tabletop track, 39km multiple day hike, book online and extra preparation needed. ♿ Wheelchair friendly access includes Wangi fall and Tolmer fall (lookout point only). Some picnic area are wheelchair accessible from the car parks (such as Greenant, Walker, Buley rockhole) but mostly aren't designed for wheelchair access in mind. 🏊‍♂️ There are so many pools. They can be very crowded. Best to come early in the morning. Pools are deep, but no current. Save for swimmers, if you are not confident, please bring inflatable noodles. Check if the swimming spots are open on the website (some are closed during wet/ early dry season due to croc risks). 🚽Toilet + toilet paper + non potable water is normally available around car parks, but bring your own handwashing liquid. 📶No signal, download offline map, but you won't get lost as there is only 1 road in and out of Litchfield, there are signages around. 🍔Bring your own food and drinking water. The only food stall is at Wangi fall, or in Batchelor town and some caravan parks between Batchelor and Litchfield. 🚮 No rubbish bin inside the national park, carry your own rubbish bin and bring it back home. 🎫Park is free for NT residents, interstate/ international visitors must prucase a park pass. You can only get your parks pass online. Do this before you go, no signal inside the park. ✅to bring for a day trip: swimming suit, goggles, towel, hat, sunscreen, esky, at least 2L water/person, food, hand sanitizer. 🦟No sandflies, but mosquitos present especially at night. Flies, spiders around river banks, not many venomous creatures to worry about, as long as you stay along the designated tracks. ⛺ Camping spots are available inside the parks, must book online, up to 6 months ahead of time but it fills up very quickly during the dry season. Various types (2wd/4wd/walking). 🛏️ Alternatively go to the caravan parks/ camp ground/ motels along Batchelor/ Berry...

Litchfield National Park is an absolute gem in the Northern Territory, offering a perfect mix of natural beauty, adventure, and relaxation. From the moment you enter, the park impresses with its lush landscapes, striking waterfalls, and unique rock formations. The walking trails are well-marked and cater to all levels, whether you’re after a short scenic stroll or a more challenging hike. Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, and Tolmer Falls are breathtaking, providing great spots for swimming, photography, or simply soaking in the serene surroundings.

The park’s camping areas and picnic spots are clean, spacious, and family-friendly, making it ideal for both day trips and extended stays. Wildlife enthusiasts will love spotting wallabies, birds, and other native animals in their natural habitat. Signage and facilities are well-maintained, and there are plenty of safe areas for kids to explore.

Litchfield National Park combines adventure, relaxation, and natural wonder in a way that few places can. Its stunning waterfalls, unique rock formations, and abundant wildlife make every visit memorable. Whether you’re seeking adventure, a peaceful escape, or quality time with family and friends, Litchfield delivers on all fronts. A truly remarkable destination that deserves every one of...

The drive to Litchfield National Park's first waterfall (Wangi Falls) is about 1.5 hrs from Darwin city centre.

The waterfall is about a flat 5 minute walk from the carpark. Two waterfalls and nice swim. Has toilet facilities but no toilet paper ... also a cafeteria onsite.

The next one we visited was Tolma Falls. You can only view it from a platform and its about 15 min walk down hill but bring water as uphill walk back to car gets very hot.

The falls we enjoyed the most is Florence waterfalls. The plunge pool is awesome

There is 2 different ways to access it. Suggest go down to the falls via stairs as its a steeper decline and walk back via the track on.way back to car. Takes about 30 each way.

2 waterfalls. Gorgeous swim and so clear. Near the rocky shallow part u do get fish that nibble at your feet.

Suggest to bring a swimming noodle to swim out to where the falls enter the lagoon. Small umbrellas on days expecting rain especially if you are with a baby or wanting to protect your belongings like electronic devices

Recommend driving over a tour as you can spend as much time as you like. So suggest 4wd as some parts which we didnt visit might be useful but normal car will do for...