Litchfield National Park

Spectacular waterfalls tumbling into pools surrounded by monsoon rainforest, dramatic sandstone formations and awesome scenery make Litchfield National Park the locals' favourite. Try to visit the following:

Blyth Homestead
Off Sandy Creek Road, about 3 km north of the Sandy Creek turnoff, this abandoned 1929 shack, near an old tin mine, exemplifies pioneer life in remote areas. Open daily, however check road conditions during the summer season.

Florence Falls & Buley Rockhole
This double waterfall cascades into a swimming hole surrounded by monsoon forest. Check out the panoramic views from the edge of the escarpment, just a short walk from the main carpark. A steep trail with staircases leads down to the pool at the base of the falls. The pool, open year round, is perfect for swimming. Nearby Buley Rockhole, a series of waterfalls and rock holes, is also a good spot to swim and relax. A 3.2-km track leads to the Tabletop Range escarpment and Florence Falls.

Magnetic Termite Mounds
Watch for the distinctive termite mounds, standing up to two metres high, at this small boardwalk, 17 km from the eastern boundary of the Park. The interpretive display explains how the thin edges point north-south while their flat sides face east-west as a temperature control mechanism.

Tjaynera (Sandy Creek) Falls
Open from May to November, accessible only by 4WD, and nestled in an open valley dominated by paperbarks, the Falls can be reached by a 1.7 km walking trail. The plunge pool is usually uncrowded.

Tolmer Falls
One of the most dramatic of Litchfield's falls, this long narrow waterfall puts on a spectacular display in the wet season. There are good walking tracks and viewing platforms. The caves at the base of the falls house several colonies of rare Ghost Bats and Orange Horseshoe Bats, so this area is out of bounds. Open year round.

Wangi Falls
Off Litchfield Park Road, the falls and easily accessed swimming hole are the park's most popular attractions. There is a large picnic area and kiosk. A 3km walking trail, initially through monsoonal rainforest, leads to the top of the falls and down the other side. Near Wangi Falls is Wangi Tourist Park with powered camping facilities, on-site accommodation and a natural swimming hole.
Wangi Tourist Park
Ph: 8978 2185