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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.
One of Litchfield's two signature twin waterfalls Essentials guide
Checked September 2026 by David Bussell
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.
As a segmented waterfall, the flow splits into separate strands as it falls.
What you can do here
Also good forCampingHikingPhotography
When to go
Dry season keeps the plunge pool safely open for swimming below the twin drops.
Entry: Free park entry
Getting there
- Base town Batchelor
- Airport DRW
- Country Australia
- Region Litchfield, Northern Territory, Australia, Oceania
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Florence Falls
Australia
Height15 mWidth—
Most similar
Wangi Falls
Australia
Height32 mWidth—
Also a segmented waterfall, with swimming and in Australia too
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
15 m
32 m
108 m
330 m
979 m
Florence FallsWangi FallsVictoria FallsEiffel TowerAngel Falls
Khone Phapheng Falls
10,783 m
Victoria Falls
1,708 m
Angel Falls is 65× taller than Florence Falls. Victoria Falls is 7.2× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Florence Falls yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
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Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Australia
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Short and half-day walks around Australia, useful for fitting waterfall hikes into a wider trip.
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Places We Swim: Exploring Australia's Best Beaches, Pools, Waterfalls, Lakes, Hot Springs and Gorges
Caroline Clements and Dillon Seitchik-Reardon · 2018
A guide to Australian swimming spots including waterfall plunge pools; check the state of each pool locally before swimming.
On the map
-13.0991, 130.7835
Quick answers
Where is Florence Falls?
Florence Falls is in Australia (Litchfield, Northern Territory), inside Litchfield National Park. The nearest base is Batchelor and the closest airport is DRW. Its coordinates are -13.0991, 130.7835.
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.
Can you swim at Florence Falls?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Florence Falls, in the pools away from the falling water. Only swim where it is permitted on the day, stay clear of the base of the falls where currents recirculate, and skip it after heavy rain.
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.
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