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USD $140.00
Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin
Darwin, Australia
Escape from the bustle of city life and spend a full day exploring the waterfalls, rainforest and rock formations in beautiful Litchfield National Park. Located an easy 2-hour drive from Darwin, Litchfield National Park encircles the Tabletop Range, known for spectacular waterfalls and swimming holes, plus sculptural cliffs, monsoon forest and historic sites. Your guide takes you to stunning waterfalls, rock pools where you can swim, and a walking path in the forest where you learn about the plants and wildlife. Soak in the natural beauty and return refreshed.
After morning pickup from your Darwin hotel, travel by air-conditioned coach about 60 miles (100km) southwest to Litchfield National Park, taking in the scenery along the way. As you near the park, note the numerous waterfalls that cascade from a spectacular sandstone plateau called the Tabletop Range.
Your first stop is to see the magnetic and cathedral termite mounds that rise like pillars from the ground. Your guide will explain the different types of termites and point out which termite mounds are which.
Next stop is to Florence Falls where you come to a 135-step stairway that descends to the fantastic natural swimming hole surrounded by monsoon forest. After spending some time swimming and taking in the beauty of Florence Falls. At midday, stop for a cold buffet lunch at the Litchfield Cafe and try some of their world-famous cheesecake.
After lunch return to your coach for a short drive to Wangi Falls. The falls flow year-round, pouring into a giant swimming hole flanked by rainforest. In the drier months, the pools are great for a swim. During the wet season, the currents can be too strong for safe swimming.
In the late afternoon continue to Tolmer Falls for great views of this stunning waterfall that cascades into a deep rock pool.
Next your tour will head out of Litchfiled National Park and back to Darwin. On the drive home your guide will talk about the traditional owners of this land, who are the Wagait Aboriginal people, many of whom live in the area.
It is an amazing place to see and must be one to tick off the bucket list of Australian special spots.
Review by: Lparsons3186, March 2018
Had a great time on the Tour. Our tour guide, Sandy was very knowledgeable. Very professional. Would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Darwin
Review by: per.tore.strom, February 2018
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Review by: Faye B, October 2017
Great day, a must do.
Review by: jennl24, September 2017
Really enjoyed the tour to Litchfield National Park from the expert driver/guide right to the cool swims in the waterfall pools._br/_ Really couldn't fault anything on time with the pick up, great driver, excellent commentary along the way, easy instructions, scenery was great, fantastic waterfalls, cool swim spots, food was good too. highly recommend
Review by: Ian H, May 2017
Great tour. Went to Florence Falls, Tolmer Falls, Wangi Falls and the termite mounds. Our driver, Dale, was very informative and was very considerate of all passengers. One of the highlights was having a swim at Florence Falls pool. Most refreshing. I would recommend taking this tour!!
Review by: ANGELA R, May 2017
Great day out with Deb who was an excellent guide and kept us all amused and interested on our journey. A very good lunch provided and after quite a long wet season the waterfalls were spectacular.
Review by: Dr Barbara C, February 2017
We enjoyed the trip out to the natural environment around Darwin, and especially the friendly, highly informative commentary from Jeff our tour guide and driver. We learned quite a lot, and it was worth the extremely uncomfortable heat and sweatiness to see the lovely waterfalls and water holes. Those who have some mobility issues should be aware that the Florence Falls swim is only accessible via about 160 steps, but there is a good viewing platform right at the top, so going down the stairs is not essential for seeing, only for swimming. We like the view at Wongi Falls where we were right down at pool level with no stairs involved.....but no swimming either given the local croc population!
Review by: ashkeys, February 2017
just to experience one of my highlights of all my journeys the waterfalls and swimming underneath them was spectacular
Review by: Michael F, January 2017
We had an awesome day, our guide was very Knowledgeable. We saw termite mounds they were spectacular it looked like a cemetery unbelievable. We saw waterfalls and swam it was really good we thoroughly enjoyed it . Would recommend to everyone
Review by: DAVID B, October 2016
Excellent .
Review by: terryperkinsphd, October 2016
Simon was not only a great guide but also was very careful with people's health as it was very hot and humid. He had a large supply of cold water and constantly encouraged people to stay hydrated. Florence fall plunge pool was closed but Wangi falls pool was amazing. With one closed it would have been nice to have skipped it and spend more time at the other. Termite mounds were very interesting.
Review by: 78girl, October 2016
We enjoyed this tour as our guide was quite chatty, funny and knowledgeable. One of the designated swimming holes were closed due to renovations but otherwise a great day out. The meal was delightful, particularly the home made dessert!
Review by: Victor R, September 2016
Interesting area, but a long way to go to see a few waterfalls and some termite nests. Our view may have been coloured by the 12 days we just spent travelling through Arnhem Land, i.e. we're over travelling in a bus but in reality, the park isn't that impressive. Lenny our driver/guide was very good
Review by: Jennifer T, August 2016
A good trip out of Darwin. Not too much driving, good commentary ...very informative. Regular stops on the way. Main stops at swimming holes and walking trails were well worth it. The termite mounds were amazing. Very glad we did this trip.
Review by: Michael W, July 2016
Awesome. Swimming in the waterfalls and rock pools was amazing, beautiful and fun. Great guide and plenty to see along the way. Highly recommended.
Review by: Susan L, July 2016
This tour was fantastic! Relaxed and friendly. Great commentary! plenty of time at each of the waterholes. They were most helpful even when I messed up my booking! I would go on this again the next time I get to Darwin.
Review by: maniemoodley, July 2016
Not what I expected. The guide/driver acted almost solely as driver and gave very little information during the drive and at the sites. Left about half hour late and delays with pick up meant less time at sites.
Review by: Roxanne, July 2016
Great trip! We started our trip with a visit to the Florence Falls, that place is beyond gorgeous!! You can take pics from the viewing point and you get the opportunity to take a swim. Lunch was delicious en learning about the termite mounds was interesting. We finished our trip with a visit to the Wangi Falls, another stunning place. All in all, I had a great day :
Review by: Warwick B, July 2016
A MARVELLOUS OUTBACK ADVENTURE. fLORENCE FALLS AND wANGI fALLS WERE MAGIC!
Review by: Karen W, July 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Glen H, June 2016
This day was great. Had everything, discovery, swimming, good lunch comfortable coach. This is a must do tour. Again I would do this all over again on a self drive so as to spend more time in each location, it was great.
Review by: Susan B, May 2016
This tour was great! The driver Michael from AAT had so many stories to tell on almost every area we went through. Kept us all entertained and educated us at the same time. The Florence Falls was a highlight. Beautiful swimming hole and walk through the forest. Well worth doing
Review by: ivang, May 2016
Great driver/guide who kept us informed and entertained throughout the day. The waterfalls were wonderful, lunch was good and there were sufficient but not excessive comfort stops. We were picked up on time and returned home as expected. Recommended tour
Review by: Jill T, May 2016
Pleasant trip with informative guide. Opportunity to swim at Florence Falls which was wonderful. Wangi Falls closed for swimming but was lovely to visit. Brief visit to see termite mounds.
Review by: Deb C, May 2016
Really good, enough time provided for guests to explore the park on their own, great bus driver and guide!!! Very good and highly recommended!!
Review by: Peter H, May 2016
A great day trip and Deb was a fantastic guide.
Review by: William C, April 2016
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, unfortunately my husband suffered from the heat_br/_ and was quite ill. We had two amazing staff on the tour by the names of Marietta_br/_ and Leonard who looked after my husband and ensured no lasting ill effects._br/_ We went into the office in Darwin and also recommended them to the staff.
Review by: Rosemary R, April 2016
Great tour guide. Beautiful waterfalls and time to swim and enjoy them . Good lunch, but with paying nearly 180 the optional 5/piece cheesecake could have been included
Review by: Kristine L, March 2016
The guide was vey knowledgeable ,the vehicle needs some attention to either curtains or a more effective air con unit.Well worth the money,and we recommend the company and the tour.ps i have a better photo of the falls!
Review by: lynn_and_steve77, March 2016
The tour guide himself was new to the job so lacked a bit of knowledge. However the day itself was very enjoyable despite the humidity on the day. Lunch was very a poor cold buffet
Review by: Greg E, March 2016
Apart from a downpour of rain during lunchbreak at Wangi Falls the tour and guide was excellent
Review by: Eagle, February 2016
Amazing and a GREAT tour guide, try and ONLY book a tour with Deb, safety first, professional, informative and personality EVERYTHING you look for in an organised tour
Review by: gene8781, January 2016
Excellent _br/_ Driver/guide did an outstanding job_br/_ The lunch was the Pitts...better off bring a lunch...compared to other tours we took it sucked however, we would take the tour in spite of the bad lunch
Review by: arapiles636, December 2015
We saw so much but were never rushed, it was a relaxing enjoyable day. Pick up at hotel and fab friendly driver. Very happy customer.
Review by: Elizabeth F, December 2015
John, our guide/driver, did everything he was meant to do I think but there was only token enthusiasm. There was no attempt to engage his passengers. The air conditioning was inadequate - it was a very hot day - and it was hard to hear right at the back. My husband's question about prevalence of snakes in the area and was brushed off. Lunch was very ordinary. I'm not going to say anymore - I've already submitted a review and it hasn't appeared.
Review by: Amanda W, December 2015
This tour included a swim in three waterholes and waterfalls which were free of crocodiles but crystal clear and cool. The waterfalls flow all year round and are surrounded by large red cliffs. We also saw huge termite mounds on the tour. The tour was a great introduction to the outback.
Review by: Anah E, November 2015
Loved this trip! A full day without being too long. Our tour guide was amazing and kept us laughing all day. i was surprised to find out she was originally a Sydney gal - she was so relaxed, at ease and knowledgable I thought she was Darwin born and bred! The tour had regular breaks and also enough down time to enjoy the stops. Loved the opportunities to swim which were amazing in rock pools and waterfalls. Great tour and great day spent. Don't miss this one!
Review by: John M, October 2015
Beautiful national park. Guide Allison did a good job of getting us to all the sights such as the termite mounds and the waterfalls. Nice day. Even took a swim at Wangi Falls.
Review by: Jennifer c, October 2015
This was a great day's adventure and well worth the money. Phil, our driver/guide, was informative and entertaining without being intrusive, and he took us to some wonderful waterfalls and lookouts for just the right amount of time. The lunch was fairly standard but overall, we would recommend the tour as a terrific way to get to all the good places without having to find them yourself. Remember to bring your bathers, a towel and sunscreen!
Review by: Terence O, October 2015
Good tour...lovely swim and walk around waterhole.
Review by: Bronwyn I, August 2015
Litchfield was better than Katherine I thought, but what a hot day. Should have bought the cozzies. The driver was well informed regarding the area.
Review by: Tiemen B, August 2015
Lunch was most disappointing and to have to pay for desert and drinks, for the money we paid, most disappointing._br/_ The bus was comfortable, the scenery and Litchfield made everything worthwhile.
Review by: Coralie T, August 2015
At 152pp don't think good value. Other than driving there/back and to different sites, fees/meal only costs which had to be replenished before everyone had fair share - some people took too much at beginning of queue. Driver pleasant, but Management needs to be aware - when coach arrived at our pickup, driver didn't get out of coach to greet, when picking up other passengers drove off off before they were seated almost causing a fall, gave passengers a briefing of day before picking up last passengers, then a mixup of pickup location between company/passengers. Wouldn't recommend, tell other prospective clients to check other carriers.
Review by: Adrienne A, July 2015
It was lovely to see the waterfalls. The bus was late by 30 mins but the driver was safe and a great host with appropriate humour and tolerance. The waterholes were busy and therefore unable to access but the walks surrounding the falls were good.
Review by: Dave B, July 2015
Great Tour. Highly recommend it!:
Review by: Jennifer D, July 2015
Very informative and interesting tour, meal provided by Litchfield Park Cafe was excellent, the falls was spectacular.
Review by: Peter S, July 2015
Really enjoyable day. Great swimming in plunge pools.
Review by: Sunxuezi C, July 2015
Thank you for a great tour!
Review by: h.pickles, June 2015
The tour was great. The driver provided excellent customer service and had a great knowledge of Darwin and Litchfield. The only negative was confusion around the pick up hotel. The options included the 'airport inn' however Darwin has an airport resort, airport motel and airport hotel.
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