Litchfield National Park

Main Highlights

• Florence Falls – Swimming (135 steps to the bottom).

• Buley Rockholes – Swimming.

• Wangi Falls (pronounced Wongy) – Swimming.

• Magnetic Termite Mounds – Fascinating natural formations.

• Tolmer Falls – Lookout only.

• Upper Cascades – Swimming.

• Lost City – Unique sandstone formations.

4WD Only Highlights

(Track goes past Blythe Homestead)

• Beautiful creek crossings – allow a full day for driving, walking, and swimming.

• Sandy Creek Falls (Tjaynera Falls) – Swimming after a 1.7 km walk (around 30 minutes each way).

• Surprise Creek Falls – About a 400 m walk, with some scrambling over rocks at the end.

Bring lunch, plenty of water, and be prepared for a full-day adventure.

Suggested Day Itineraries

(Note: You’ll pass the Termite Mounds on the way in)

One Day:

• Buley Rockholes → Florence Falls → Wangi Falls

Two Days:

1. 4WD track to Sandy Creek and Surprise Creek

2. Buley Rockholes → Florence Falls → Wangi Falls

Three Days:

1. 4WD track to Sandy Creek and Surprise Creek

2. Buley Rockholes → Florence Falls

3. Lost City → Upper Cascades → Wangi Falls

Caravan Parks & Camping

• Several campgrounds are located inside Litchfield National Park. Wangi Falls is often considered the nicest, though Florence Falls also has camp areas. Bookings must be made online in advance.

• Outside the park, Litchfield Tourist Park (G’Day/Discovery) is a popular option—we’ve stayed there a couple of times.

• A budget-friendly alternative is Zebra Stone Gallery, about 2 km past Litchfield Tourist Park. Unpowered sites are $15 per night, with no extra charge for kids. Facilities are basic but suitable for short stays.

Some of our favourite places 

• Kakadu

  • Gunlom waterfall

  • Maguk Waterfall

Mataranka

• Bitter Springs