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Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park Australia: Sit on
the expansive manicured lawns of the picnic area and watch the
water of the two falls cascade over the rock escarpments into
the large plunge pool below. Take a dip in the pool, which is
surrounded by lush monsoon rainforest. There is a kiosk, camping
ground with hot showers and barbecues nearby. There are various
walking tracks, including a three kilometre track that takes you
up over the falls and back to the car park. The falls can be closed
to swimming periodically, especially during the tropical summer
from October to March, as currents in the pool can become strong
and dangerous, but the fast-flowing falls make for spectacular
photography. At these times the kiosk and picnic facilities remain
open.
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Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park Australia: This
beautiful walk along Shady Creek is a good alternative to the
main track to the plunge pool that has 160 stairs! Signs along
the way introduce you to the cool and inviting monsoon forest
and the savanna woodland. One of Litchfield National Park's most
impressive sights is the hundreds of termite mounds standing up
to two metres high in a wide swathe of empty ground. Up to 100
years old, these structures are unique to the northern parts of
Australia and Litchfield National Park, 120 kilometres south of
Darwin. Stroll through the area and marvel at what are enormous
magnetic compasses, with their thin edges pointing north-south
and broad backs east-west. This aspect minimises their exposure
to the sun, keeping the mounds cool for the magnetic termites
inside. Learn about the large cathedral termite mound nearby at
an information shelter that provides a fascinating insight into
these remarkable creatures and their habitat.
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the famouse and amazing Magnetic Termite Mounds and Cathedral
Termite Mounds of Litchfield National Park Australia: One
of Litchfield National Park's most impressive sights is the hundreds
of termite mounds standing up to two metres high in a wide swathe
of empty ground. Up to 100 years old, these structures are unique
to the northern parts of Australia and Litchfield National Park,
120 kilometres south of Darwin. Stroll through the area and marvel
at what are enormous magnetic compasses, with their thin edges
pointing north-south and broad backs east-west. This aspect minimises
their exposure to the sun, keeping the mounds cool for the magnetic
termites inside. Learn about the large cathedral termite mound
nearby at an information shelter that provides a fascinating insight
into these remarkable creatures and their habitat.
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Buley Rockhole in Litchfield National Park Australia: Buley
rock-holes are a series of rock-holes located in Litchfield National
Park of the Northern Territory. It is down a short street off
the road going towards Florence Falls. It is only a couple of
kilometers from Litchfield and about an hour from Darwin. Buley
Rockhole - 2WD accessible. Buley Rockhole is a series of waterfalls
and rock-holes, where you will find your own spot to swim and
relax. Open all year round, with toilet facilities only. Additional
Florence Creek Walk (start at Buley Rockhole or upstream at picnic
area of Florence or), approx 3kms one way, 1.5 hrs in duration,
level (easy). Trail
walk to Buley Rock Holes from the carpark.
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Tolmer Falls in Litchfield National Park Australia: A pleasant
alternative route back to the car park from the Tolmer Falls Lookout.
It takes you through typical Top End sandstone country and along
Tolmer Creek and a tributary. Swimming is
not permitted above the falls. A short walk takes you to
a viewing platform at the top of the most spectacular waterfalls
in the park. This marks the starting point of the 1.6 kilometre
return Tolmer Falls Walk - an easy walk (that is rocky in parts)
that takes about 45 minutes. Follow the path through typical Top
End sandstone country and along Tolmer Creek and a tributary,
past pristine small rock pools.