Australia · Litchfield, Northern Territory
Wangi Falls
Twin streams drop into one of the Northern Territory's largest and most popular natural swimming holes, ringed by monsoon rainforest and a resident colony of flying foxes roosting in the tall trees overhead. It's the most-visited single spot in Litchfield National Park, a common day trip from Darwin.
Twin streams drop into one of the Northern Territory's largest and most popular natural swimming holes, ringed by monsoon rainforest and a resident colony of flying foxes roosting in the tall trees overhead. It's the most-visited single spot in Litchfield National Park, a common day trip from Darwin.
Wangi Falls drops 32 metres (105 ft) on the Wangi 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 easy.
Dry season (May-Aug) keeps the large plunge pool open for swimming; wet season closes it due to crocodile risk and flooding.
What you can do here
Swimming
Plunge pools, natural infinity pools and the occasional lip pool you can legally sit in.
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 (May-Aug) keeps the large plunge pool open for swimming; wet season closes it due to crocodile risk and flooding.
Entry: Free park entry
Getting there
- Base townBatchelor
- AirportDRW
- CountryAustralia
- RegionLitchfield, Northern Territory, Oceania
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
-13.1592, 130.6797
Quick answers
How tall is Wangi Falls?
Wangi Falls drops 32 metres (105 feet). It is a segmented-type waterfall on the Wangi Creek.
When is the best time to visit Wangi Falls?
Peak flow is May to August. Dry season (May-Aug) keeps the large plunge pool open for swimming; wet season closes it due to crocodile risk and flooding.
What can you do at Wangi Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: swimming, camping, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Wangi Falls?
The usual base is Batchelor, and the closest airport is DRW. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free park entry.
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