Litchfield National Park Travel Guide
Travel to Litchfield National Park - Waterfalls, Rainforest, Flora & Fauna
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Litchfield National Park is a mixture of dense tropical rainforest, eucalyptus, and is one of the Top End’s hidden treasures. In 2007 Litchfield National Park was voted Australia’s number one must-see undiscovered gem, beating a field of more than 800 nominations nation wide. Litchfield National Park protects extensive examples of Top End habitats. It also features numerous waterfalls which cascade from a sandstone plateau called the Tabletop Range, intriguing magnetic termite mounds, historical sites, and the weathered sandstone pillars of the Lost City.
Litchfield National Park is important to the Koongurrukun, Marranunggu, Werat and Waray Aboriginal people, whose ancestral spirits formed the landscape, plants and animals and are still present in the landscape today. The Finniss exploration was the first European connection within the area, and a member of that expedition, Frederick Henry Litchfield, has been remembered in the national park’s name. For almost 75 years until 1955, the area was subject to tin and copper mining and then fell under pastoral leases until the park became a reality.
Attractions in Litchfield National Park
This unspoiled wilderness boasts monsoon rainforests, cascading waterfalls, diverse flora and fauna and impressive natural formations. Thr Park is spectacular at any time, though most 4WD tracks are closed during the wet season. Some natural swimming areas such as Wangi Falls, become unsafe after heavy rain and are closed for swimming but kiosk and picnic facilities remain open.
Activities in Litchfield National Park
Travellers can cool off with a swim in the plunge pool below Florence Falls, wade through a series of rocky pools at Buley Rockhole, view magnetic termite mounds, visit Wangi Falls and Tolmer Falls, or explore the sandstone towers of the Lost City.
Relaxing
Have a snack at the Batchelor Butterfly and Bird Farm, drop into the Coomalie Cultural Centre to browse its presentation of indigenous arts and crafts, or admire the miniature replica of Karlstein Castle.
Getting Around
Litchfield National Park is approximately 130 km and an easy hour-and-a-half journey from Darwin,
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