Is Litchfield open in the wet season?

You have probably been warned off visiting from November to March because of the tropical unpredictable rains. Not only are both the National Parks Kakadu and Litchfield still open for business, but they are also very accessible, with plenty of wildlife to spot and areas to explore.

Can you swim in Litchfield National Park?

Litchfield National Park has many beautiful designated swimming areas for visitors to enjoy. Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole, Wangi Falls, Walker Creek, Cascades, Tjaynera Falls and Surprise Creek Falls are all great spots for a refreshing dip.

Are there crocodiles at Litchfield National Park?

One of the park’s permanent residents is the saltwater crocodile, or the “salty” as they’re otherwise known. But you shouldn’t let that put you off, and let us tell you why: salties enter the region during the monsoonal season (October – April), when most of the park’s incredible sites are inaccessible.

Is Litchfield Park better than Kakadu?

Litchfield is a great day out but cannot compare to Kakadu. Experience the birdlife, fish, imported species and crocodiles in the wild…………. Kakadu has the experience where as Litchfield is a great swim day out. Yellow Waters has a wonderful pool available with any trip to Kakadu.

Can you swim in Litchfield National Park in wet season?

Are you open all year round? Yes, we operate every day as does Litchfield National Park. You can also find a swimming spot open in Litchfield nearly all year round. The only exception is when a major weather event is in our area during the wet season, but this often only lasts a day or two.

Are the road sealed in Litchfield Park?

Litchfield National Park’s major attractions are linked by a sealed road, although a four-wheel drive is necessary to access The Lost City and the Reynolds River Track.

Are there crocs in Katherine Gorge?

Seeing that the Katherine Gorge supports a large population of freshwater crocodiles, and considering how much the average tourist knows about crocodiles, I doubt what they saw was a salty… There are three large male freshwater crocodiles living in the lower gorges. They are around three metres long.

Is Litchfield worth visiting?

Litchfield National Park is a popular stop on any Northern Territory’s Top End road trip. Home to stunning waterfalls and incredible swimming holes, Litchfield is a must-see national park outside of Darwin. The park covers 1500 square kilometres and is characterised by the sandstone plateau of the Tabletop Range.

Are there crocodiles at Wangi Falls?

Wangi Falls, located in the Litchfield National Park, is known to have crocodiles during the dry season (May to October), according to a Northern Territory government site.

Is Litchfield National Park open?

It is open all year round; however swimming is not always possible due to water levels. This place is simply magic in the Wet Season! The Wangi Falls Walk (start at the Wangi Plunge Pool) is approx 1.6km return, 1 hr in duration, level (moderate, however steep in sections).

Where can I swim in Litchfield National Park?

Swimming Litchfield National Park has many beautiful designated swimming areas for visitors to enjoy. Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole, Wangi Falls, Walker Creek, Cascades, Tjaynera Falls and Surprise Creek Falls are all great spots for a refreshing dip.

How many km long is Litchfield National Park?

The park covers approximately 1,500 km 2. It’s home to several stunning waterfalls that cascade into crystal clear pools, iconic magnetic termite mounds and clusters of weathered sandstone pillars. Litchfield National Park is an ancient landscape shaped by water.

Is there mobile phone coverage in Litchfield National Park?

• There is no mobile phone coverage throughout Litchfield National Park. First Aid • A health clinic is located in Batchelor, east of the Park. EMERGENCY CALL DEVICE

Why is the Litchfield National Park important to Aboriginal people?

Litchfield National Park is an ancient landscape shaped by water. Aboriginal people have lived throughout the area for thousands of years. It is important to the Koongurrukun, Mak Mak Marranunggu, Werat and Warray Aboriginal people. Their ancestral spirits formed the landscape, plants and animals and are still present in the landscape today.