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Litchfield Park Road, Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory
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Litchfield Park Road

Litchfield Park Road, Rum Jungle Road, Tarkarri Road · Batchelor → Litchfield Park Road near Wangi Falls

Leisurely41 mi55 min1,400 ft climbHigh point ≈ 700 ftOne way
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The drive

Litchfield Park Road is the sealed loop through the Top End's most visited park for swimming holes. The drive starts at Batchelor, the small town on the Darwin side, and follows Litchfield Park Road for 65 km (41 mi) through the park to the Wangi Falls turn-off. The road is sealed all the way and gentle, with easy bends.

The turn-offs come in order: Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole and Tolmer Falls, then Wangi Falls near the park's western edge. The route ends on Litchfield Park Road near Wangi Falls, where there is a kiosk, picnic area and campground.

Along the way

  1. Batchelor
  2. Litchfield Park Road
  3. Litchfield Park Road near Wangi Falls
Elevation
1,400 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 700 ft
BatchelorLitchfield Park Road near Wangi Falls
Curves
Mostly gentle curves
BatchelorLitchfield Park Road near Wangi Falls
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • You need a Northern Territory Parks Visitor Pass, which should be bought before you arrive; NT residents are exempt.
  • Swimming holes can close in the wet season and after heavy rain, and Wangi Falls in particular can be closed because of strong currents and saltwater crocodiles.
  • Camping at Wangi must be booked online before you arrive.
  • The tracks beyond the sealed road are four-wheel drive only and close in the big wet.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check NT Parks: Litchfield National Park.

Questions about this drive

How long is Litchfield Park Road?

From Batchelor to the Wangi Falls turn-off, Litchfield Park Road is 65 km (41 mi) and takes about 55 min without stopping at the falls.

Is Litchfield Park Road sealed?

Yes, the main road through Litchfield National Park to Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole, Tolmer Falls and Wangi Falls is sealed. Four-wheel drive tracks off it are a separate matter.

Can you swim at Wangi Falls?

Only when conditions are safe. Swimming is not allowed during the wet season because of strong currents and possible saltwater crocodiles, so check the park page before you go.

Do you need a pass for Litchfield Park Road?

Yes, visitors need an NT Parks Visitor Pass, which should be bought before arriving. NT residents are exempt.

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Map of Litchfield Park Road, from Batchelor to Litchfield Park Road near Wangi Falls