Wangi Falls Waterfall
Seasonal NT waterfall with popular plunge pools
Enter Litchfield's Wangi Falls for a short rainforest walk to a permanent plunge pool, picnic facilities and supervised swimming during the dry season.
Wangi Falls at a Glance#
Address: Wangi Falls, Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory
Website: https://parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/parks/find/wangi-falls
Hours: Parks open daily; visitor facilities have seasonal hours (check Parks Australia Litchfield NP updates)
Admission: Park entry fees may apply (check Parks Australia for Litchfield NP fees); swimming in designated pools often free but seasonal closures occur
About Wangi Falls#
Wangi Falls is a prominent plunge waterfall in Litchfield National Park in Australia’s Northern Territory, set in a landscaped picnic and campground area. It is one of the park’s most visited sites owing to its easy access and a reliable plunge pool below the falls.
The site offers short walks, viewpoints and a sheltered swimming pool at the falls’ base that is popular in the dry season. Facilities at the car park include picnic areas, toilets and a campground nearby, making it suitable for day visitors and short stays. Patrols and seasonal closures can affect swimming access during the wet season when flows are high.
The falls are formed where water descends from a sandstone escarpment into a plunge pool surrounded by monsoon forest. Over time the area has been developed with visitor amenities to concentrate use at the site while protecting surrounding parkland.
Located in Litchfield National Park southwest of Darwin in the Northern Territory, Wangi Falls sits within monsoonal country of mixed woodland and sandstone escarpments; access is by sealed and unsealed roads from regional centres.
- Access and facilities: A short, graded walking track leads from the picnic and campground area to viewing platforms and the pool at the base of the falls.
- Swimming safety: Swimming at the base pool is commonly permitted during the dry season but may be closed in the wet season for safety.
How to Get to Wangi Falls#
Wangi Falls is within Litchfield National Park, about 100-125 km southwest of Darwin (roughly a 1.5-2 hour drive). The park is accessed by sealed roads in the dry season; check Parks and Wildlife NT for seasonal road conditions and pool closures.
Tips for Visiting Wangi Falls#
- Check for crocodile warnings at the kiosk - the plunge pool is closed during the wet season or when crocodiles are present.
- Arrive early in the day to secure a shaded picnic area and to enjoy cooler water temperatures.
- Combine Wangi Falls with nearby short walks in Litchfield National Park to make a full-day circuit.
Best Time to Visit Wangi Falls#
Visit during the dry season (May-September) for safest swimming and easiest driving access to the falls.
Weather & Climate near Wangi Falls#
Wangi Falls's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in November) and warm winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 16°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1650 mm/year), wettest in February with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 24° - 32° | 28° | 331 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 24° - 32° | 28° | 378 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 23° - 32° | 28° | 324 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 22° - 33° | 28° | 64 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 20° - 33° | 26° | 20 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 17° - 31° | 24° | 0 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 31° | 24° | 1 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 17° - 33° | 25° | 1 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 20° - 35° | 27° | 18 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 23° - 35° | 29° | 85 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 24° - 35° | 29° | 154 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 24° - 33° | 29° | 274 mm | - | - | 1.8 m/s | - | - |
