Litchfield National Park essentials

Litchfield National Park contains diverse geological formations including the sandstone pillars of The Lost City and massive Cathedral Termite Mounds. The park is defined by permanent spring-fed waterfalls like Florence and Wangi Falls, which flow into deep plunge pools amidst monsoon vine forest. Historic sites such as the 1929 Blyth Homestead and Bamboo Creek Tin Mine provide insight into early 20th-century pastoral and mining operations within this rugged Northern Territory landscape.

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Florence Falls

Twin waterfalls cascading into a deep plunge pool surrounded by monsoon vine forest. Accessible via a 160-step staircase or a shaded creek walk.

Wangi Falls

The Wangi Falls is a segmented waterfall on the Wangi Creek located within the Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of…

Buley Rockhole

A series of cascading rock pools and small waterfalls connected by walking paths.

Magnetic Termite Mounds

Thin, blade-like mounds built by Amitermes meridionalis termites, aligned north-to-south to minimize sun exposure and regulate internal temperatures.

Tolmer Falls

The Tolmer Falls is a plunge waterfall on the Tolmer Creek that is located in the Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of…

The Lost City

Eroded sandstone pillars and block formations resembling ancient ruins. Accessible only by 4WD vehicle.

Cathedral Termite Mound

Massive structures reaching heights of over four meters, constructed by Nasutitermes triodiae termites.

Blyth Homestead Ruins

Remains of a 1929 cypress-pine and corrugated iron homestead used by the Sargent family for their grazing lease.

Bamboo Creek Tin Mine

Abandoned early 20th-century mining site featuring remnants of a processing plant and shafts.