Tolmer Falls Waterfall

Address: Tolmer Falls, Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Website: https://nt.gov.au/leisure/parks-reserves/find-a-park-to-visit/litchfield-national-park

Admission: Free (park entry fees to Litchfield National Park may apply)

Tolmer Falls is a waterfall on Tolmer Creek within Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is a notable scenic feature of the park and is visited for its sandstone gorge and lookout platforms.

Short, formed walking tracks lead to viewing platforms that look into the deep gorge and the waterfall plunge. A higher, easily accessible lookout provides panoramic views while a steeper path leads to a lower vantage point closer to the pool below. Flow and visual impact vary strongly between the wet and dry seasons.

The falls and the surrounding gorge were shaped by long-term erosion of sandstone by Tolmer Creek. The site has long been used as a scenic and natural interest point within Litchfield National Park and is managed for both visitor access and wildlife protection.

The falls sit inside Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory, south of Darwin, on Tolmer Creek in a rugged sandstone landscape. The site is reached by sealed and unsealed park roads with a designated car park and short walking tracks to the lookouts.

• Seasonal flow: Often wetter and more dramatic during the Northern Territory wet season from November to April, while flows can be reduced in the dry months.
• Wildlife sensitivity: A known roosting site for bat colonies in surrounding caves and overhangs; some areas can be closed to protect wildlife at times.

What to See#

• Upper lookout: Located at the top of the falls, reached by a short walk from the car park, this platform gives the most direct view into the sandstone gorge and the main plunge.
• Lower lookout: A lower viewing area accessed by a steeper track gives a closer perspective on the plunge pool and the rock walls below the falls.

Tolmer Falls is within Litchfield National Park, about 100-130 km southwest of Darwin by road (rough driving time ~1.5-2 hours). From the park’s main access roads, follow the signed turnoffs to the Tolmer Falls carpark and visitor area; the main lookout is a short walk from the carpark. Check NT Parks updates for road conditions.

• Go early morning to catch sunlight spilling into the gorge and to avoid tropical heat later in the day.
• The main lookout is reached by a short, well-maintained walk - bring a hat and insect repellent for the shady trails.
• Combine a visit to Tolmer with nearby Florence Falls and Walker Creek for a full day route through Litchfield National Park.