The park and its values litchfield national park comprises approximately 143 000 hectares of the tabletop and tableland ranges 120 km south of darwin map 1, separate foldout at back cover. The area is famous for its stunning landscapes, swimming holes and iconic magnetic termite mounds. It may not be as well known as kakadu, but many territory locals rate litchfield, part of wagait traditional indigenous lands, even higher. Litchfield national park short walks information sheet and map pdf. Even though litchfield national park is not near a plate boundary doesnt mean the area doesnt experience earthquakes. To find the map for the driving distance from darwin to litchfield national park, please enter the source and destination and then select the driving mode. Map of litchfield park, nt 0822 litchfield national park, covering approximately 1500 km2, is near the township of batchelor, 100 km southwest of darwin, in the northern territory of australia. Tabletop track northern territory, australia alltrails. Enjoy the landscaped surrounds and relaxed atmosphere of litchfield tourist park. Litchfield park is a city in maricopa county, arizona, united states. Buy it before you arrive in the park at the parks office in the jape homemaker village, millner, batchelor tourist outlets or at the wangi centre. It is a haven for hundreds of native bird species and the plateau supports a rich range of woodland flora. Arrive in the park well prepared with a hat, drinking water, energy snacks, sunscreen and sturdy footwear, and an extra hour or so to spare. The most memorable experience was the termite mounds.
Information on applying for a permit required in the wet season or if park track is closed. Litchfield national park is in the northern territory, 69 km south of darwin. I went to litchfield national park and it was great. Litchfield national park northern territory, australia. The park was originally part of stapleton station, tipperary station and camp creek station pastoral leases. Tabletop track, litchfield national park hiking the world.
Litchfield national park is a must see if youre in the top end. Australias northern territory litchfield national park edition 7 topographical map. Situated close to the idyllic beaches of the northern territory, litchfield national park is a mustsee national park in australia. Litchfield national park map top end, northern territory. Where is litchfield at litchfield national park in. Kakadu national park australia visitors maps travel in. The traditional custodians of the park are the wagait people, many.
Litchfield national park batchelor 2020 all you need. Personalised travel advice and inspiration from local experts. Youll find litchfield tourist park outside the northeastern corner of the park, about 14 kilometres 8. Introduction to litchfield litchfield national park is one of the northern territorys most popular and accessible national parks. Activities in litchfield national park lonely planet. Go fourwheel driving in kakadu national park, swim in waterfall pools at litchfield national park, explore the remote arnhem land with an indigenous guide, cruise the waters of nitmiluk national park katherine gorge, and discover plenty of wildlife. Litchfield national park accommodation, litchfield tourist. The tourist park offers delicious meals with a licensed bar at their. Florence creek and falls loop is a 1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located in the state of northern territory, australia that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. Some car hire companies will not allow you to drive a 2wd on unsealed roads like those to two mile hole, kubara, yurmikmik and gunlom, so you may still need a 4wd. Visit the park to see some of the northern territorys spectacular landscape. Litchfield national park is a good distance away from any plate boundary. Bloody hard to find but try the darwin museum they had sold out when i asked, camping world darwin sold out, nt general store open weekdays. There are several short, well signposted walks across the park covering a range of habitats, landscapes and views, typical of the top end.
You can take in the splendour of thundering waterfalls, rainforest pockets and historic sacred sites. If you are looking for a physical map of kakadu national park that you can take with you on your trip i have good news. This 1day tour to litchfield national park gives you an insight into the history of darwin and its surrounds as well as the chance to swim and hang out at some of best waterfalls the park has to offer. Litchfield national park forum, travel discussion for. Downloading a litchfield park map from the avenza map app is also recommended.
Litchfield national park since march 2020 life as we know it has changed forever due to the infectious, deadly coronavirus covid19 as governments everywhere restrict everything from international travel to any local activities which allow the virus to spread, only essential and necessary activities are permitted. Dining in litchfield national park, northern territory. Numerous waterfalls from natural springs cascade into pristine. Map of litchfield national park in northern territory. The best hotels near litchfield national park in batchelor. Litchfield national park is an aboriginal dreamtime region that retains its mysterious spirituality in the silence of still forest valleys and rock face escarpments. Located in batchelor, banyan tree has accommodations with a yearround outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar. Litchfield national park is an ancient landscape shaped by.
Litchfield national park batchelor all you need to know. Litchfield national park accommodation, litchfield tourist park. There are several short, wellsignposted walks in litchfield national park that pass through a range of landscapes that are typical of the top end. Covering approximately 1,500 km2 the park contains examples. Litchfield national park darwin, australia gray line. Litchfield national park from mapcarta, the free map. Map of litchfield national park hotels and attractions on a. To add to that, some roads are unsealed, winding 4wd tracks which add more time to journeys to mustsee areas.
The department of environment and heritage also produces an excellent visitor guide to kakadu national park which is available for free at several places inside the park. Tabletop track information sheet and overview map pdf download. The tourist park has a huge range of accommodation choices, especially catering to. Diukbinj national park leaning tree lagoon nature park 101 mary river national park lt200 kakadu national park manton dam area 12,910 litchfield national park 149118 tjuwaliyn douglas hot springs park 3,107 butterfly gorge nature park 104 copperfield recreation reserve umbrawarra gorge nature park 972. It has been prepared in accordance with section 18 of the territory parks and wildlife conservation act. Landkarten meine reise planen northern territory, australien. The entire tabletop track is marked by arrows and occasionally tape. The park has six cabins, 50 shady powered sites, camp sites and a camp kitchen which includes a sink, microwave, barbecue, tables and chairs for campers to use.
The closest plate boundary is northnorthwest of litchfield and is a convergent plate boundary. Even though litchfield national park is not near a plate boundary doesnt mean the. Established in 1986, litchfield national park is a stunning location. Litchfield national park batchelor all you need to.
Explore litchfield national park holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. There is a map and safety information at the start of each walk. Litchfield national park travel northern territory. There were lots of waterfalls that were flooding over the sides since it was raining and lots of people were swimming in the rivers. Proclaimed a national park in 1986, it is named after frederick henry litchfield, a territory pioneer, who explored areas of the northern territory from escape cliffs in van. A 39km circuit in litchfield national park in the northern territory. The florence falls link track is the shortest access track. Kakadu national park australia visitors maps travel in kakadu. Stuart highway darwin to alice springs rolling road map. Walking is really a great way to discover the wonders of.
Litchfield national park holiday packages litchfield national park flights litchfield national park restaurants litchfield national park attractions litchfield national park travel forum litchfield national park photos litchfield national park map litchfield national park guide all litchfield national park hotels. These include west alligator head in the north of the park and twin falls, jim jim falls, maguk and jarrangbarnmi in the south. Litchfield national park fact sheet and map northern territory. Physical kakadu national park map printable kakadu maps.
Litchfield national park batchelor 2020 all you need to. Litchfield national park is 1500square kilometers of waterfalls, stunning landscape and top end flora and fauna. Map of litchfield in northern territory australia home about site contact. Map of litchfield national park in northern territory australia. Find a self drive 4wd hire, camper, motorhome or camper rental to go to litchfeild national park in australia see our specials on the search pad on the left or email and ask us for a choice of australia selfdrive rentals with our specials and promtional offers available. Its beautiful watercourses, spectacular waterfalls and diverse habitats make it one of the most attractive parks in australias tropical north.
Litchfield national park plan of management page i intent of this plan this is the second plan of management prepared for litchfield national park. A circuit in litchfield national park in the northern territory, through an arid and often burnt landscape punctuated by beautiful waterholes and creeks. Families, couples, campers, caravanners, backpackers and flashpackers we have a range of accommodation options to suit your style and budget. Development map to view the undeveloped andor partially developed commercial and residential properties information click on the letter. Where is litchfield at litchfield national park in northern. You can stay overnight in one of the many accommodation options around batchelor, or camp in the park. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive all of the above and more. Jul 15, 2018 litchfield national park phone number 08 8976 0282 check if a park is open web site worth checking, as i discovered. The genesee river roars through the gorge over three major waterfalls between cliffsas high as 600 feet in some placessurrounded by lush forests. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible yearround. Park report cards department of tourism, sport and culture. Three link tracks provide access to the tabletop track which add to the overall length of the walk. According to the united states census bureau, the city has a total area of 2.
Litchfield national park is an excellent day trip destination from darwin. Polkadotted with a wide array of amazing sights, you know youve come somewhere magnificent from the minute you arrive in the area and catch a glimpse of the diverse landscapes. Letchworth state park, renowned as the grand canyon of the east, is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern u. Pandanus on litchfield features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, a bar and shared lounge in batchelor. A top destination for all visitors to the northern territorys top end is litchfield national park, just a 90 minute drive from darwin. But australias kakadu sees seasons of varied extremes so varied, in fact, that the park s longtime aboriginal inhabitants have divided the year into six distinct seasons. Guide to litchfield national park tourism australia. The brochure and map, australias northern territory litchfield national park edition 7 is recommended. Map of litchfield national park hotels and attractions.
Litchfield township surrounds the city, but the two are autonomous municipalities. The best restaurants in litchfield national park updated. Includes meals, guide, transportation, and four nights accommodation in private campsites. How to get to litchfield national park in northern territory australia,there are tours to litchfield and selfdrive to litchfield. Get the litchfield national park short walks information sheet and map pdf 1. To be more specific, its almost 20,000 square kilometres thats nearly half the size of switzerland. Blyth homestead, litchfield national park, nt shaana mcnaughttourism northern territory. Litchfield tourist and van park is situated on 35 acres, just 4km from the entrance of the litchfield national park. Its home to several stunning waterfalls that cascade into crystal clear pools, iconic magnetic termite mounds and clusters of weathered sandstone pillars at the lost city. The entire tabletop track is marked by arrows and occasionally.
The best restaurants in litchfield national park updated may. Litchfield national park, covering approximately 1500 km 2, is near the township of batchelor, 100 km southwest of darwin, in the northern territory of australia. Darwin to litchfield national park day tour aat kings. With rugged sandstone, monsoon forests, spectacular waterfalls into cool abyss plunge pools, fascinating termite mounds, swimming in warm tropical waters, walking, and exploring. Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can also calculate the amount of co2 emissions from your vehicle and assess the environment impact. There are several short, well signposted walks across the park covering a. Darwin regional tourist association, drta, darwin information, northern territory tourist information, nt tourism information. There is a lot to see in litchfield national park and if you want to take your time its handy to stay nearby.
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