Litchfield N.P. (Australia)

Park entrance

Informations and tips to avoid close encounters with crocodiles that live in the waters not controlled by rangers

Informations and tips to avoid close encounters with crocodiles that live in the waters not controlled by park rangers

The area of the giant termite mounds

The area of the giant termite mounds

Magnetic Termite Mounds. Have the particularity, unlike other, to be flat and aligned in the same direction

Magnetic Termite Mounds. Have the particularity, unlike other, to be flat and aligned in the same direction

Magnetic Termite Mounds. Have the particularity, unlike other, to be flat and aligned in the same direction

Magnetic Termite Mounds. Have the particularity, unlike other, to be flat and aligned in the same direction

Magnetic Termite Mounds

Magnetic Termite Mounds

Magnetic Termite Mounds

Giant termite mounds

Old tin mine

Emergency call systems, numerous along the tracks that run through the park

Florence Falls. Waterfalls in the forest with a series of natural pools where is possible to swim safely

Florence Falls. Waterfalls in the forest with a series of natural pools where is possible to swim safely

Wangi Falls (left) and Florence Falls. Waterfalls in the forest with a series of natural pools where is possible to swim safely

Wangi Falls. The upper part of the falls

Wangi Falls

The lake produced by Wangi Falls

The regrowth of vegetation after fire in the forest

The regrowth of vegetation after fire in the forest

Wild horses hidden in the forest

The most remote area of the park

The tracks that pass through the most remote area of the park

Parrots Cackatoos, filled with crackling sounds the quiet forest

Parrots of the family of cockatoos

Parrots of the family of cockatoos

Easy to meet, in the early morning, different kinds of snakes including the Olive Python (Liasis olivaceus)

The Lost City. Rock formations that look like the ruins of an ancient city hidden in the forest

The Lost City. Rock formations that look like the ruins of an ancient city hidden in the forest

The Lost City. Rock formations that look like the ruins of an ancient city hidden in the forest

The Lost City. Rock formations that look like the ruins of an ancient city hidden in the forest

The Lost City. Rock formations that look like the ruins of an ancient city hidden in the forest

Where is the Litchfield National Park

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By: Carlo Piccinelli

Litchfield N.P. on Google Maps.
Just two hours drive from Darwin along the Stuart Highway to Batchelor and then, following the narrow road that leads to the park, you enter in the Litchfield National Park, an interesting and enjoyable tourist attraction before to beginning the long journey across Australia. Several rivers feed the waterfalls of Wangi and Florence, two of the most popular waterfalls in the park thanks to the small lakes they generate. Natural pools where is possible to swim in safety without the danger of crocodiles that live in the waters not controlled in the park. Another attraction are the incredible giants termite mounds, especially those "magnetics" so called because all aligned in the same north-south direction to repair the structure from the hot sun. Entering the park along a paved road or along the roads of earth and stones often crossed by creeks, you reach the Lost City, a complex of rocks immersed in the forest that look like the ruins of an ancient city. An easy trip if you stay on paved roads, more difficult when riding on the dirt tracks that require expert guidance to avoid being trapped by water or get lost following old roads that end up in nothing.
Useful links:
www.litchfieldnationalpark.com
www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au
www.australia.com
www.australia.gov.au
www.australiasoutback.com
www.nt.gov.au
www.tourismtopend.com.au
www.travelnt.com
www.tourismnt.com.au
Airlines that reach Darwin, Adelaide or Melbourne, starting from the major capitals of the world:
Cathay Pacific, www.cathaypacific.com
Emirates: www.emirates.com
Quantas: www.quantas.com.au
Singapore Airline, www.singaporeair.com
Thai Airways: www.thaiairways.com