Travel to Litchfield at Litchfield National Park in Northern Territory Australia, Litchfield is around 130 klm from Darwin

The West MacDonnell Ranges and the East MacDonnell Ranges known as the MacDonnells Ranges have major tourist icon places of interest within approximatley 100 kilometres of Alice Springs on sealed roads then narrowing down to recognised 4WD offroad dirt unsealed tracks from then on. Western MacDonnell Ranges tourist places to visit are Standley Chasm, Simpsons Gap, Orche Pits, Glen Hellen Gorge, Orminston Gorge,Ellery Creek Big Hole, Mt Sonder, Mereenie Loop and on the Eastern MacDonnell Ranges tourist places to visit are Trephina Gap, Corroboree, N'Dhalla Aboriginal Rock Art, Ross River Resort in Northern Territory Australia

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Around and about Litchfield National Park
in Northern Territory Australia
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Together with stunning tropical waterfalls and swimming holes, this is a truly beautiful destination found just south of Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory. Litchfield National Park features numerous waterfalls which cascade from a sandstone plateau called the Tabletop Range, monsoon rainforests, intriguing magnetic termite mounds and historical sites. Litchfield National Park is chosen by local Darwin residents and tourists as 1-3 day destination for it's waterfalls and magnetic termite mounds. Also noted are the 4WD tracks into some of the more remote parts of Litchfield National Park and surrounding region.
Information on Litchfield National Park

Litchfield National Park lies approximately 130km's southwest of Darwin near the town of Batchelor and covers around 1,500 sq km's. Batchelor a township is widley known as the gateway to Litchfield National park and also has it's own unique attractions such as the Coomalie Cultural Centre you should not miss. The Park was established in 1986 and is a very popular destination being so close to Darwin with over a quarter of a million visitors a year. The Park was named after Frederick Henry Litchfield who was a member of the Finniss Expedition from South Australia that began in 1864 in a bid to set up a settlement at the mouth of the Adelaide River.

Visiting Litchfield National Park

Magnetic Termite Mounds – 2WD accessible. About 17 kilometres from the eastern boundary of the Park is the first major batch of Magnetic termite mounds.

Location: With no fees to pay the formal viewing area is just off Litchfield Park Road in the northern area of the Park, boardwalks take you close to 2m high, thin Magnetic Termite Mounds which are aligned north-south and giant taller 4m high Cathedral Termite Mounds.

Termite Mounds visitors guide in Litchfield National Park

Towns - Batchelor Town of Batchelor the gateway to Litchfield national Park just 90 miutes drive from Darwin on the Stuart Highway.

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Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park - Spectacular double waterfall set amid the monsoon forest cascades into a swimming hole. The lookout proves a panoramic view.

Open all year round, camping fees do apply. (160 step staircase down to the swimming area, there is also a viewing platform at the top of the Falls if you do not wish to swim) Additional Shady Creek Walk (Florence Falls area) approx 1km one way, 30mins duration, level (easy).

Florence Falls - is 2WD accessible Camping is available with toilet and shower facilities. Link: Florence Falls - 2WD and 4WD Campgrounds in Litchfield National Park.

Natures Way
To Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Nitmuluk National Park.
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The Nature’s Way meanders through World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park, Litchfield National Park and Nitmuluk National Park.

5 Day Natures Way selfdrive holiday suggestions

It’s a drive through the Territory’s stunning and lush northern tropics, steeped in nature, aboriginal culture and outback pioneering history. For the adventure traveller - canoe down the Katherine River, swim in waterfalls at Litchfield and discover the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal rock art at Kakadu National Park. Explore in your own time, but 5-7 days is best for this journey.

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Day 1: Darwin to Kakadu National Park On this day travel a total 250 kms from Darwin to Jabiru in Kakadu National Park. Depart Darwin on the Explorer's Way and turn left onto the Arnhem Highway. Continue along to Jabiru in the World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park. Birdwatchers and nature lovers should stop along the way at the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, Window on the Wetlands Visitor Centre and a jumping crocodile cruise on the Adelaide River. Spend the night in the township of Jabiru.

Day 2 and 3: Kakadu National Park Spend the next two or three days experiencing Kakadu. There are many Aboriginal rock art sites, walks to escarpment lookouts, waterfalls and impressive visitor centres. One of the best ways to experience Kakadu is from the air, so consider a scenic flight. There are also day trip options with indigenous experiences and Twin Falls boat cruises. Join a river or billabong cruise, the best place to experience Kakadu's prolific wildlife with a local Aboriginal guide. Camp the night at Gunlom Falls.

Day 4: Kakadu National Park and Pine Creek Travel from Jabiru to Litchfield National Park a total of 360 kms. Depart Jabiru and continue south to Pine Creek. Gold was discovered at Pine Creek in 1871 and the original buildings built back in the heady gold days still stand. Pine Creek's attractions include a Railway Station that was built in 1888 and Miners' Park which houses original mining machinery. Head back onto the Explorer's Way to Litchfield National Park. Spend the night in its gateway township of Batchelor.

Day 5: Litchfield National Park Spend the day exploring Litchfield on the bushwalking tracks, admiring the bird and wildlife species, and swimming in the crystal-clear waterholes under thundering waterfalls that flow year-round. Take a wildlife cruise on the Reynolds River, part of a bordering working cattle station. At the end of the day, drive the hour-and-a-half back up the highway to Darwin.

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