2 DAY LITCHFIELD

Litchfield National Park is one of the most spectacular and accessible national parks in Australia’s Northern Territory. Located just 100 km southwest of Darwin near the township of Batchelor, Litchfield covers over 1,500 square kilometres of rugged sandstone escarpments, tropical forests, waterfalls, and iconic wildlife habitats.

With over 260,000 visitors each year, Litchfield is a must-see destination in the Top End — and a highlight of any Northern Territory adventure.

Litchfield was officially proclaimed a national park in 1986 and is named after Frederik Henry Litchfield, a pioneering explorer who travelled through the Daly River region in 1864. Since its protection, the park has become one of Australia’s most beloved nature-based tourism icons.

Litchfield’s dramatic escarpments, lush woodlands, and crystal-clear plunge pools are what make it a standout destination. The central sandstone plateau supports thriving eucalypt forests dominated by Darwin woollybutt, Darwin stringybark, banksias, grevilleas, and other Top End flora.

At the base of the escarpments and in narrow gorges shaped by ancient waterfalls, you’ll find patches of monsoon rainforest — dense, lush and largely undisturbed. These rainforest pockets are home to water lilies, ground orchids, pandanus palms, paperbarks, and swamp bloodwoods.

Litchfield National Park is a biodiversity hotspot and a haven for native wildlife. Some of the most common species you may encounter on a private Litchfield tour include:

• Agile wallaby
   
• Antilopine kangaroo
   
• Dingo
   
• Sugar glider
   
• Northern brushtail possum
   
• Fawn antechinus
   
• Black and little red flying foxes
   

Nocturnal animals like the northern quoll, northern brown bandicoot, and ghost bat also inhabit the park. Near Tolmer Falls, visitors may catch a glimpse of the rare orange leaf-nosed bat in its natural cave habitat.

Litchfield is also a paradise for bird lovers, offering sightings of over 200 bird species. Notable birds include:

• Black kite and other raptors during the dry season
   
• Figbird, spangled drongo, rainbow bee-eater
   
• Pacific koel, dollarbird, yellow oriole, and the Torres Strait pigeon
   

Waterfalls like Florence Falls, Wangi Falls, and Buley Rockhole attract honeyeaters and orange-footed scrubfowl that feed on the abundant native fruits.

The Finniss River section of the park is known for hosting saltwater crocodiles (or “salties”), especially during the wet season. Other reptiles such as frill-necked lizards and monitor lizards are commonly seen along forest paths and waterholes — though they tend to hide during the cooler months.

Litchfield is world-famous for its swimmable waterfalls. Whether you're cooling off in the cascading rock pools or taking a scenic walk to a lookout, these are the park’s most iconic natural attractions:

• Florence Falls – a double waterfall plunging into a shaded swimming hole
   
• Wangi Falls – the largest and most photographed falls in the park, with easy access for all
   
• Tolmer Falls – a dramatic, high drop into a deep gorge (no swimming, but a spectacular view)
   
• Buley Rockhole – a series of small cascading pools, perfect for relaxation
   
• Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek) and Surprise Creek Falls – accessible only by 4WD on a private tour, offering secluded beauty and fewer crowds
   

One of Litchfield’s most unusual and popular attractions is the magnetic termite mounds. These perfectly aligned, wedge-shaped mounds can reach over 2 meters tall and are aligned north to south to regulate temperature. Built by termites that feed on grass roots in flood-prone plains, the mounds rise above water level and act as natural air-conditioners — an architectural feat by nature’s smallest engineers.

With so much to see and do, the best way to explore Litchfield National Park is on a private guided tour. NT Top Adventures offers fully-inclusive, luxury experiences tailored for international travellers. Our 2-day private Litchfield tour includes:

• Swim at the best waterfalls
   
• Exclusive access to 4WD-only sites
   
• Overnight stay at Lake Bennett’s De Lago Resort
   
• All meals, national park fees, and personalized service included
   

Avoid the crowds, explore deeper, and experience the real Litchfield.

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Whether you're a couple seeking romance under waterfalls, a family chasing adventure, or a photographer in search of wild beauty, Litchfield National Park will leave you speechless — and NT Top Adventures will take you there in style.

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