Who would have known that there are so many waterfalls with water holes at Litchfield National Park.

We had heard many people rave about how you must see Litchfield, but never understood why they were so adamant about it until we actually experienced it.

Let me share the experience that we had today with you and hopefully you also will have the chance to discover it yourself one day too.

It was a easy 2 hour drive from Darwin through Bachelor to enter the park. We headed into the tiny town of Bachelor to stop at the tourist information centre for a map of the park. You can also download a phone version online if you want to save on paper.

The first stop on the map was the Cathedral Termite mounds, they were 5 metres and 50 years old. We also saw them throughout the park as we went and awed at there density.

Next was my favourite spot, Florence Falls. At the lookout we spotted two large cascading waterfalls. We made the choice to hike down the 135 steep steps instead of the 1km walk to the plunge pool below. Boy it was worth it! As soon as my foot touched the water it was greeted with cool, refreshing clear water. The edge had stairs to enter it and I could only just touch the bottom. Around one of the edges was a rocky outcropping with large black fish swimming about, and we had wished we had brought our snorkels with us to check them out as they were extremely friendly. One fish decided on touching (maybe nibbled) hubby, which made us a little more aware of their presence. They didn’t follow us into the deeper waters,we hope. After the quick refreshing dip we headed back to the car and on to Buley Waterhole.

This was quite a popular spot, with many people seeking out a relaxing place to chill in and by the water. Buley Rockholes had several rocky pools varying in depth and size, that you can access by the walkway and the rock pools are all joined by small waterfalls in between. After sitting in a few pools and sliding down a few baby waterfalls we were off again to explore the next place.

We made a brief stop at tabletop swamp for a photo and then drove to Tolmer falls.

The lookout was lovely at Tolmer falls you could see over the canopy of trees and see the falls in the distance.

Last on my list was Wangi Falls, I wasn’t sure if we were going to be able to swim because sometimes crocs are spotted after a decent amount of rain. To my joy it was open and it was such a beautiful location. They had a cafe and picnic areas with bbq facilities and toilets. And to top it off it was only a easy and short walk to the falls.

At the waters edge we were greeted by little fish this time and I brought my goggles to check them out closely. The water was again cool and didn’t have such a deep entry as Florence. The swim across the waterhole to the falls was a good 500m and deep, so I only reccomend it to those who are decent swimmers. The little waterfall to the left side was easier to get to the one on the right and it had rock ledges that you could rest on and enjoy being right up close next to the falls. Wangi falls is definitely a close second favourite in my books and I can see it being people’s favourites due to the easy access and family friendly facilities.

We did Litchfield in a easy one day drive, but I can picture myself packing a picnic lunch and staying at any of the waterfall locations for a fun day out with family and friends.