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Litchfield National Park

📍 Litchfield National Park, Darwin, Australia
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Introduction

Litchfield National Park lies in the Northern Territory, not far from Darwin, famed for tiered waterfalls like Florence and Wangi, magnetic termite mounds and rainforest pools. In the dry season the clear, cool plunge pools are perfect for swimming — the favourite weekend escape into the wild for Darwin residents.

Highlights

01
NT territory
Litchfield National Park lies in the Northern Territory, not far from Darwin.
02
Tiered falls
At Litchfield National Park, Tiered falls reveals a distinct facet.
03
Magnetic mounds
To go deeper, Magnetic mounds is the perfect entry point.
04
Dry-season swim
Dry-season swim adds a different flavour to Litchfield National Park.

🛈 Practical Info

AdmissionFree (reference)
HoursAlways (reference)
DurationAbout a day
Getting thereDrive or tour
TipVisit dry season
NoteAvoid crocodiles

💡 Tips

Allow About a day for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
Opening Always open (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
Getting there: Darwin; pair with nearby sights.
If time allows, pair Litchfield National Park with nearby sights in one day.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Litchfield National Park?

Allow About a day for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Always open (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.