Northern Territory

Summary

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

Popular Walks

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

Easy
1.5 km return
45 mins

Mt Cahill

A short walk to Mirral Lookout from the viewing platform atop Mt Cahill, one of only a few vantage points to view the floodplains below.

Easy
2.3 km return
90 mins

Nourlangie (Burrungkuy)

A circular walk that takes you past an ancient Aboriginal shelter and several outstanding World Heritage rock art sites, that includes an impressive 'Lightning Man' image. A short climb to Gunwarddehwardde Lookout provides impressive views of Kakadu's escarpment and extensive savannah woodlands below.

Hard
6 km return
6 hrs

Twin Falls Escarpment Walk

Twin Falls escarpment walk FEATURES: Hike to the top of the Arnhem Land escarpment, pass through monsoon vine forest and admire ancient sandstone formations from the lookout. Follow the creek to the track’s end. DISTANCE: 6 km return TIME: Allow 6 hrs GRADE: Difficult, marked track.

Easy
2.2 km return
75 mins

Ubirr Rocks

A circular track that takes you past several fascinating Aboriginal rock art sites. A moderately steep 250m climb takes you to Nadad Lookout that offers a 360° view of the surrounding floodplain, with the Arnhem Land escarpment to the east.

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
72 hrs

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.