Litchfield National Park

Fact Sheet

Litchfield National Park is an along Walker Creek (dry season

ancient landscape shaped by only). Camping fees apply. (See Safety and Comfort
water. It features numerous ‘Park Fees’ brochure). • Swim only in designated areas.
stunning waterfalls which Accommodation and • Observe park safety signs.
cascade from the sandstone camping - are also • Carry and drink plenty of water.
plateau of the Tabletop Range. available outside the Park at • Wear a shady hat, insect
The Park covers approximately several commercial sites. repellent and sunscreen.
1500 sq km and contains • Wear suitable clothing and
Picnicking - shady spots footwear.
representative examples of most of available, see map.
the Top End’s natural habitats. • Scrub Typhus is transmitted
Kiosk - located at Wangi by microscopic bush mites
Intriguing magnetic termite Falls. on grasses and bushes - avoid
mounds, historical sites and the sitting on bare ground or grass;
weathered sandstone pillars of the Swim - Florence Falls, use a ground cover.
Lost City are a must for visitors. Buley Rockhole, Wangi • Carry a first aid kit.
Whilst shady monsoon forest Falls, Walker Creek, Cascades, • Avoid strenuous activity during
walks provide retreats from the Tjaynera Falls and Surprise Creek the heat of the day.
heat of the day. Falls are designated swimming • Note locations of Emergency
areas. Note: some waterways can Call Devices.
Aboriginal people have lived become unsafe after heavy rain
throughout the area for thousands
• Ensure your vehicle is well
and are closed for swimming - maintained and equipped.
of years. It is important to the heed warnings.
Koongurrukun, Marranunggu,
• Beware of theft, lock vehicles
No swimming and secure valuables.
Werat and Warray Aboriginal
people whose Ancestral Spirits - Swim only in
Please Remember
formed the landscape, plants and designated areas - heed all signs.
• Put your rubbish in the bin or
animals and are still present in the Walking - beautiful, quiet take it away with you.
landscape today. walks leave from most • Keep to designated roads and
popular sites. Signs in the carparks tracks.
Access (see map) and along the tracks will show you • All cultural items and wildlife
The Park is about 120 km south- the way. They vary between short are protected.
west of Darwin, on sealed roads strolls and walks of 1 to 3 km. • Pets are not permitted.
via Batchelor. In the dry season it • Don’t feed native animals.
is also possible to get to the Park 4WD Tracks - The Lost
City and Reynolds River • Nets, traps and firearms are not
via Cox Peninsula Road (some permitted.
unsealed sections) and the Daly tracks open during the dry season
when conditions permit. Check • Take care with fire, light fires
River Road (4WD). only in fireplaces provided.
road conditions on 1 800 246 199
When to Visit • Avoid using soaps and detergent
prior to your visit, or visit the in or near waterways.
This Park is spectacular at any time. website www.roadreport.nt.gov.au
The falls flow year round and are • Camp in designated areas.
most spectacular in the wet and Fuel is not available in the • Collect firewood (fallen timber)
early dry season. Park. from main Litchfield Park Road.
The Tabletop Track is a • Generators are not permitted in
What to See and Do this Park.
Camping - see map for 39 km circuit bushwalk.
Overnight walkers are strongly
• Observe all fishing regulations.
details. Non powered • Check that your vehicle is not
caravan camping sites are only recommended to register their
transporting weeds and pests
available at Wangi Falls. 4WD route with the Overnight Walker
like Cane Toads.
camping areas (dry season only) Registration Scheme on 1300 650
are at Tjaynera Falls (Sandy 730. Overnight walkers must camp
Wangi Falls and Walker Creek.
Creek), Surprise Creek Falls and in designated campgrounds.
Day use walkers are encouraged to
downstream from Florence Falls. You can access the track at advise someone of their intended
Walk-in camping sites are available Florence Falls, Greenant Creek, route and expected return.

Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory

Batchelor Office Head Office - Goyder Centre
Ph: (08) 8976 0282 25 Chung Wah Tce PALMERSTON NT
Fax: (08) 8976 0292 PO Box 496 PALMERSTON NT 0831
www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks Ph: (08) 8999 4555
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Device Batchelor to Termite Mounds.......................35km
Batchelor to Florence Falls.........................42 km
Police Medical assistance
Florence Falls to Wangi Falls.....................26 km
Park Boundary 4WD track - from Litchfield Park Road
4WD Track to Daly River Road.....................................44 km
To Daly River
Sealed Road (36km)
Daly River Road To Stuart Highway
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For more information see our website: www.nt.gov.au/nreta/parks or contact Tourism Top End (08) 8936 2499 or 1300 138 886 www.tourismtopend.com.au