What is Wangi Falls?
Wangi Falls is a pair of waterfalls in Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, that pour into a large plunge pool surrounded by monsoon rainforest. It is one of the park's most popular swimming spots.
The falls tumble from the edge of the Tabletop Range into a broad pool. In the dry season the water is calm and clear, and the pool is often open for swimming once rangers have checked it for crocodiles.
During the wet season, from about November to April, the falls become powerful torrents and the pool is usually closed because strong currents and saltwater crocodiles make swimming unsafe.
Walks and facilities
A walking track of about 1.6 kilometres climbs through rainforest to a treetop viewing platform above the falls, then loops back down the other side. Flying foxes often roost in the trees.
The site has a large car park, picnic areas, a kiosk and a campground, so many visitors spend a full day there. It is about 1.5 hours' drive from Darwin on sealed roads.
Wangi Falls is a favourite with locals on hot dry-season weekends, so it can be busy. Arriving early gives the best chance of a quiet swim.
Did You Know?
Wangi is pronounced wong-guy.