Avec des routes accessibles aux 2 roues motrices dans toutes les cascades principales, il n'est pas étonnant que le parc national de Litchfield soit l'un des endroits les plus populaires du Top End.
Mélangez et assortissez la variété d'attractions à travers le parc pour créer votre propre "boucle de Litchfield" parfaite pour n'importe quel âge ou n'importe quel nombre de jours.Vous pouvez profiter d'une excursion d'une journée et découvrir tous les lieux de baignade populaires et de courtes promenades ou choisir un visiteur plus long pour profiter de la variété de terrains de camping à travers le parc.Il existe des opportunités pour ceux qui souhaitent vivre une expérience en 4x4 le long de la piste Reynolds ou dans la vallée centrale.Ou pour les marcheurs passionnés, découvrez le Tabletop Track.
La baignade dans le parc et l'accès routier peuvent changer à certaines périodes de l'année - il est conseillé de vérifier en ligne avant votre visite.
Des frais de camping et de marche de plusieurs jours s'appliquent et doivent être réservés en ligne avant votre visite.
Choses à voir et à faire à Litchfield
Travellers’ stories
Questions fréquemment posées
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Litchfield National Park is an excellent day trip destination from Darwin. There’s lots to see and do so it’s worth spending a couple of days, or making return visits. You can stay overnight in one of the many accommodation options around Batchelor, or camp in the park.
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You don’t need a permit to enter Litchfield National Park. If you’re looking to stay in one of the camping areas, you may need to pay a fee on site.
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You’ll need to drive to get around Litchfield. We recommend hiring a car or taking a tour from Darwin. If you decide to drive yourself, keep in mind that some areas can only be reached by 4WD.
While you’re in the area, Berry Springs is less than an hour’s drive away and is a great spot to stop for a picnic.
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Litchfield is a comfortable 90 minute drive south from Darwin along a sealed road. You can also base yourself in the nearby town of Batchelor, or drive north along the Stuart Highway from Katherine.
If you’d prefer to leave the driving to someone else, there are plenty of tour companies operating out of Darwin with regular trips to Litchfield.
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Litchfield National Park is a comfortable 90 minute drive (115km) from Darwin on a sealed road. Don’t forget to stop for a rest and refreshments at the nearby town of Batchelor.
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Litchfield is a great place to visit for treks, tours, swimming and sightseeing. Popular attractions include the waterfalls at Wangi, Florence and Tjaynera/Sandy Creek Falls, take a dip at Buley Rockhole, or explore the Lost City by 4WD. Walk around the giant Magnetic Termite Mounds. If you're feeling really adventurous, take a helicopter tour and see the splendour from the air.
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Bring a hat, water, sunscreen and insect repellant. A small first-aid kit can also come in handy.
The park’s swimming holes are fun for the whole family, so you may like to bring swimwear, towels, goggles, and an underwater camera. Make sure to only swim where signs indicate it’s safe to do so.
You can pack a picnic, or buy food in Batchelor and at Wangi Falls. Remember to bring a bag or two for your rubbish as there are no bins within the park.
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The best time to experience everything that Litchfield National Park has to offer is May to October – the weather is dry and pleasant and all roads are usually open. Litchfield is generally accessible year-round, and there’s nothing like seeing the waterfalls in all their glory from November to April.
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After Litchfield you can head east to Kakadu National Park and Arnhem Land. Head north to Darwin and Berry Springs. Alternatively, head south to Katherine, where you can explore Nitmiluk National Park and Nitmiluk Gorge.
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