Wangi Falls
A large plunge pool with shady grassed areas
Wangi Falls is one of the most popular swimming holes in Litchfield National Park. The falls flow all year round.
The swimming hole is a short accessible walk from the carpark.
A large green grassy picnic area with tables is located next to the carpark.
There are limited gas barbeques available for use.
Wangi Falls Cafe has outdoor undercover seating for customers. The cafe serves a range of hot and cold food.
An emergency call device (ECD) can be found near the carpark in the event of an emergency.
This park requires visitors to the NT to have a parks pass.
Check if the site is open
Swimming
Wangi is a large, deep water pool.
You can swim right up to the falls.
It's the most accessible swimming hole in Litchfield.
The path is paved from the carpark to the swimming hole.
There is a handrail leading into the water with a few downwards steps. The water becomes deep quickly.
It is not safe to swim at the top of the falls.
Going beyond the guided path can put your life at risk.
Camping
Wangi Falls is rated as a category A campground and offers more facilities than other sites in the park.
The Wangi Campground is drive in access. It's accessible to all vehicle types including caravans.
There are accessible toilets and change tables as well as showering facilities.
The campground host site is open during peak season (May to September).
Find out how to be a campground host.
Read more about camping in Litchfield.
Book and pay online
You must book and pay online for designated campsites and some multi-day walking trails. Do this before you go.
You can't pay at the park.
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Walks
Wangi Falls
| Distance | 1.6km return |
|---|---|
| Time | 1 hour |
| Grade | Grade 3 - moderate, steep in sections |
Start at Wangi plunge pool.
The walk takes you to a viewing platform at the base of the falls, through a monsoon forest and up stairs to the escarpment.
Swimming is not allowed above the falls.
Address
Litchfield National Park, Litchfield Park Road, BatchelorContact
08 8999 4555Park pass required
YesSafety information
Prepare and stay safe in parks and reserves. Check forecast temperatures before you visit.
Facilities
- BBQ - Gas
- Caravan
- Coffee
- Disabled access
- ECD
- Food
- Free wi-fi
- Firepit
- Information signs
- Phone
- Public toilets
- Showers
- Water - Boil before drinking
Activities
- Campground hosting
- Camping
- Picnic
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- Walking
Sites nearby
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Take the 4WD and explore the track to Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek Falls) and Surprise Creek Falls
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Take the trail walk around the rim of the falls or the accessible path to the viewing decks of Tolmer Falls
VisitWalker Creek
Picnic and swim by the creek or stay longer in one of the 8 camp sites nestled along the creek
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