Discover Edith Falls Leliyn in Nitmiluk National Park Australia on a 4wd tour from Darwin in Northern Territory, Australia
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Adventure tours to Edith Falls Leliyn in Nitmiluk National Park Australia

Picturesque waterfalls and great swimming are the well known features of this section of the Jawoyn-owned Nitmiluk National Park. While Nitmiluk’s landscape changes from lush green in the wet season (November - April), to sparse and brown late in the dry season, there is always refreshing water to enjoy at Leliyn. Leliyn can be reached by following the Stuart Highway north from Katherine for 40 km then following a sealed road for another 20 km.

What to do at Leliyn
Leliyn Trail - a 2.6 km, Grade 3 (moderate), 1 hour circuit that ascends a hill then goes down to cross the upper pool above the falls. It then climbs up the other side of the falls before descending to the level of the main pool where there is a river crossing. Views of the waterfalls and Edith River from two lookouts, on one each side of the river, feature in this walk. So does swimming in the upper pool. Wet season conditions can limit access, reducing the walk to a return trip to the first lookout and top pool.

Sweetwater Pool - an 8.6 km, Grade 4 (moderate - difficult) return walk to a fantastic swimming spot. This can be done as a day or overnight walk. There are toilets at the Sweetwater Pool camping area. Overnight walkers must obtain a camping permit from the Edith Falls kiosk - bookings are recommended. A small fee applies to the bush campsites.

Swimming is the most popular pastime at Leliyn. Both the lower and upper pools are excellent swimming spots, as is Sweetwater Pool. They may be closed due to dangerous conditions at times during the wet season.

Facilities at Edith Falls: Picnic and camping facilities are provided at the Falls. Limited gas barbecues, tables and an ablution block with toilet and shower facilities are provided for your use. There is a kiosk where you can obtain your permit for camping at Sweetwater, purchase food and drinks and pay your camping fees.

 

Bottom of Edith Falls pool

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Top of Edith Falls pool

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