Australia · Litchfield, Northern Territory

Florence Falls

A steep staircase of more than 130 steps descends to a monsoon-forest plunge pool fed by twin parallel drops, one of Litchfield National Park's most popular swimming spots alongside Wangi Falls. A shaded picnic and camping area sits at the top of the gorge.

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One of Litchfield's two signature twin waterfalls Essentials guide

Florence Falls drops 15 metres (49 ft) on the Florence Creek, inside Litchfield National Park. It is a segmented-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Batchelor, with DRW the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.

Dry season keeps the plunge pool safely open for swimming below the twin drops.

What you can do here

Swimming

Plunge pools, natural infinity pools and the occasional lip pool you can legally sit in.

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Camping

Falls where you can legally sleep within earshot of the water.

Hiking

From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.

Photography

Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.

When to go

Dry season keeps the plunge pool safely open for swimming below the twin drops.

Entry: Free park entry

Getting there

Base townBatchelor
AirportDRW
CountryAustralia
RegionLitchfield, Northern Territory, Oceania
AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail

Flights to DRW Car hire Route options

On the map

-13.1656, 130.7928

Quick answers

How tall is Florence Falls?

Florence Falls drops 15 metres (49 feet). It is a segmented-type waterfall on the Florence Creek.

When is the best time to visit Florence Falls?

Peak flow is May to August. Dry season keeps the plunge pool safely open for swimming below the twin drops.

What can you do at Florence Falls?

Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, camping, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.

How do you get to Florence Falls?

The usual base is Batchelor, and the closest airport is DRW. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Free park entry.