Summary

Home to two world National Heritage-listed parks; Kakadu and Uluru.

World Heritage Areas

• Kakadu National Park
• Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Contact details

Northern Territory Parks and Reserves:
https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves

Northern Territory Tourism:
https://northernterritory.com/things-to-do/nature-and-wildlife/national-parks

Walks in Litchfield National Park

Easy

1.6 km return

30 mins

Florence Falls

Spectacular double waterfall, set amid the monsoon forest, cascades into a swimming hole. A lookout proving a panoramic view.

Very Hard

42 km one-way

3 days

Tabletop Track

A 40-50km circuit in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory: the length depends on which access track is used to access the circuit. The walk goes through an arid and often burnt landscape, but is punctuated by beautiful waterholes and creeks. There's a pretty good chance you'll have one of the three camping sites to yourself.

Easy

500 m return

30 mins

The Lost City

The Lost City is a series of impressive towering sandstones in Litchfield National Park. The vast array of these rock formations gives the impression of ancient city ruins.
Access to The Lost City is via a 4WD access road from Litchfield Park Road between Buley Rockhole and Tolmer Falls.
The 10km dirt track can be of varying difficulties depending on the time of year.
The attraction closes during the wet season when the track becomes completely impassable.
Camping is not allowed and there are no facilities.

Medium

3.4 km return

90 mins

Tjaynera (Sandy Creek)

There is a moderate 1.7km track leading to the Tjaynera falls swimming hole.

Medium

1.6 km return

45 mins

Tolmer Falls

Tolmer Falls is one of the most spectacular falls in Litchfield National Park. The falls cascade over two high escarpments into a distant, deep, plunge pool. The bottom of the falls is home to several colonies of rare Ghost Bats and Orange Horseshoe Bats.

Medium

1.6 km return

1 hr

Wangi Falls Loop Walk

Wangi Falls is one of Litchfield’s most popular and easily accessible attractions. It is open all year round, however swimming is not always possible due to water levels. This place is simply magic in the Wet Season, with the walk to the top of the falls offering a great opportunity for photography.

Walks in Nitmiluk National Park

Medium

4.8 km return

90 mins

Baruwei Loop Walk

Experience the western end of the Katherine Gorge System and escarpment as well as 17 Mile Valley via the Baruwei Lookout and loop walk.

Medium

3 km return

90 mins

Leliyn Trail (Edith Falls)

The Leliyn Track provides a unique opportunity to experience the escarpment country. The main features are a series of pools and waterfalls created when the Edith River plunges over the escarpment. Several lookouts along the walk provide excellent views.

Hard

16.5 km one-way

2 days

Waleka Walk

A walk in the Nitmiluk National Park.

Walks in Trephina Gorge National Park

Medium

3.5 km return

90 mins

Chain of Ponds Walk

An easy 15 minute walk to the lookout at the top of this narrow gorge offers spectacular views. However, some difficult climbing and scrambling over rocks is required to continue to the Rockhole, wading or swimming may be required after rains. The alternative option is to return along the same track to the carpark.