Things to do at Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park

Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park

Of all Litchfield National Park’s top attractions, Wangi Falls caters to the most diverse range traveller tastes. This means, no matter your age, interests or fitness level, you’ll find an experience for you at this popular tourist spot. We’ve put together some of our favourite things to do at Wangi Falls below, and we reckon you won’t have any dramas picking an activity or two from the list to put on your Top End travel itinerary.

Swimming in Litchfield

During the dry season, Wangi offers a tranquil atmosphere for a relaxing swim. Wangi’s sandy-bottomed plunge pool is perfect for families and more subdued swimmers to enjoy a dip while taking in the majesty of the falls. Meanwhile, the more active folk can enjoy a paddle across the expansive pool to the escarpment face to get up close and personal with the cascades. But it’s a whole different story in the wet season when the falls have been topped up by the monsoonal rains, as the current can become strong, at times closing Wangi for swimming.

Picnicking in Litchfield

During the height of the tourist season from June-August, it can sometimes be standing (or swimming) room only at other top Litchfield swimming spots – Florence Falls and Buley Rockhole. But there’s no shortage on space to spread out a picnic rug on the manicured lawns at Wangi. In fact, it’s the perfect spot to lay down a rug, fold out the camping chairs and enjoy a relaxing packed lunch among the eucalypts. For the master chefs among us, choose to bring your own sausage sizzle and cook up a storm on the BBQs provided.

Hiking in Litchfield

Wangi is an idyll for nature lovers, with myriad woodland species to be spotted from the walking trails that snake around this pandanus-lined oasis and through the surrounding rivers that the falls. If you’re not in the area for long, we recommend you opt for the 1.5-kilometre walk starting at Wangi’s plunge pool and head to the top of the escarpment for a spectacular view of the surrounding savannah woodlands.

If you have more time, Wangi also offers a more advanced, two-day 18.5-kilometre walking track. Graded as difficult, you’ll need to be fit to take on this trail, which forms the section of the Tabletop Track that takes you from Wangi Falls to Walker Creek.

Wangi Falls is generally open year round, although closed for swimming in the wet season.

If Litchfield National Park and Wangi Falls are on your travel bucket list, Venture North can take you there on a guided private tour. Book or enquire with us today.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Can you swim at Wangi Falls?
  Yes. During the dry season, visitors can swim in the large plunge pool at Wangi Falls. Swimming access may be restricted or closed during the wet season when water levels rise and currents become stronger.
• What walking tracks are available at Wangi Falls?
  Wangi Falls offers several walking opportunities, including a short walk to the top of the escarpment for panoramic views and access to sections of the longer Tabletop Track for experienced hikers.
• Is Wangi Falls suitable for families?
  Yes. Wangi Falls is one of Litchfield National Park's most family-friendly attractions, offering easy access, picnic facilities, barbecue areas, walking tracks and a large swimming area during the dry season.