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National park in the Northern Territory, Australia
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Litchfield National Park is in the Northern Territory, 69 km south of Darwin. The park's main attractions are the waterfalls and the clear pools of water they cascade into.
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One of the Park’s best swimming and picnicking spots. Its campground is complete with hot showers, toilets, barbecues, a kiosk and serves as a good base from which to explore the Park. You can swim between May and October and watch the thundering waterfalls during the monsoon period.
They are a short ride from the termite mounds viewing platform. There's a steep walk down to the bottom, but even if you stay at the top, there's a magnificent view of the forest and the waterfall.
About 17 km from the eastern boundary of the park is the first major batch of magnetic termite mounds. Built by termites, they are amazing architectural feats complete with arches, tunnels, chimneys, insulation and nursery chambers. Flat and seemingly razor-sharp at the top, the mounds are aligned north to south to warm the nest as much as possible, as the larger faces are to the east and west.
4 km past the Wangi Falls turnoff at the northwestern tip of the park, this cafe is a low-key operation perfectly positioned for a daytripper's lunch. Cheap and cheerful menu of Aussie/Top End standards like barramundi burgers, plus a self-proclaimed "world-famous" cheesecake. Aircon indoor and tented outdoor seating. Alcohol sold.
A small cafe just next to Wangi Falls with a verandah and a nice scenic view and known for being LGBTQ friendly.
Batchelor Butterfly and Petting Farm is 15 minutes from Litchfield National Park. The farm has a butterfly house and a petting farm with lots of bunny rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, fish, peacocks and native Galah birds. Wander through the beautiful tropical gardens and enjoy the many waterfalls.
Outside the western edge of Litchfield National Park, Litchfield Safari Camp is close to all the attractions in the park. The grassed, shady sites are suitable for mobile homes, caravans, tents, camper trailers or swags and accommodation is available with on site safari cabins.
On 35 acres, 4 km from the entrance of the Litchfield National Park, the park has six cabins, 50 shady powered sites, camp sites and a camp kitchen which includes a sink, microwave, barbecue, tables and chairs for campers to use. The tourist park offers delicious meals with a licensed bar at their restaurant, Leslee's On Litchfield.
This campground has powered and unpowered sites, budget rooms, and cabins. Also, swimming pool and a restaurant with excellent value for money. Swimming also possible in nearby Rum Jungle Lake.
Permanent safari tents and tented cabins with mattresses, fairly barebones and steeply priced for what you get. The price includes dinner and breakfast at the cafe.
There are only three roads into Litchfield National Park. The only paved access road is via the small town of Batchelor off the Stuart Highway between Darwin and Katherine.
Read in the guideThe National Park has a network of roads, with varying kinds of surfaces. The northern end can be visited by 2WD on bitumen roads.
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