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1 Day Litchfield National Park Top End Day Trip from Darwin

Posted by Tania from Australia on21 May 2026
Tania said... Our guide Andrew met us on time and there were 14 passengers on the coaster bus. We travelled on the Stuart Highway out of Darwin over the Elizabeth River. First stop was at Adelaide River to drop off half the passengers who were going on a crocodile jumping cruise. The rest of us continued onto Fogg Dam wetlands. It had originally been set to be rice paddy's. After some failed attempts with machinery and magpie geese eating all of the rice the project was abandoned. Now it is a haven for birdlife, native rats both fresh water and salt water crocs of which we saw a few. A couple of salties even were laying on the road sunning themselves. We saw a jabiru, and some non-native wild pigs and buffalo grazing near the wetland water, a potential meal for a croc. A quick stop at Batchelor to grab some lunch and drinks for the journey. It is pretty much an Aboriginal community now. Andrew took us to see the magnetic termite mounds which look like a never ending graveyard set in marshland. It's quite amazing how they all have both and are narrow unlike the other species. Off to the Buley Rock Pools for an hour an easy walk and a refreshing swim. Several rock pools cascading down. It was like having a natural spa. A few kilometres down the road we went to Florence Falls. It's about 350 steps down but so worth it. Alternatively you can take a 1.1km wander down. The falls did not disappoint. Just stunning. It is from the same water source as Buley Rock Pools. Incredible that in the current dry season the water all comes from sandstone which acts like a sponge. Through the wet season it soaks up all of the water. In dry season it releases it into these incredible waterfalls. There was a water monitor hanging out which was cool. This place was definitely a highlight of our trip. From there 30km drive to Wangi Falls. They caught a couple of salt water crocs 4.5 and 4.9 metres earlier this year so it is fenced off one to keep any crocs still in there in and two keep the tourists out from swimming in the water. It is a beautiful photo opportunity all the same and it had a rainbow through the waterfall. Also a quick opportunity to grab a refreshment at the cafe. Abouta 45 minute drive to the Litchfield National Park sign for a quick photo opportunity. There is also an enormous termite mound which is about 5 metres high. Last stop was Berry Springs pub for a quick drink before heading back to Darwin via Palmerston.. There were many small controlled fires along the roadside which helps the bush regenerate and provides fresh, juicy grass for the agile wallabies etc. Andrew our guide was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna . He enriched us with information about the land, it's history and how the different elements including the termites play an important part to these ecosystems. They feed many birds, echidnas, goannas etc. Andrew was a great guide and very accommodating. Do yourself a favour and book a trip with Autopia Tours.
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