Florence Falls Waterhole, Litchfield Park

Looking for a fun and exciting adventure during the next NT school holidays? Florence Falls & Litchfield swimming holes are some of the most amazing Australian waterfalls to visit with kids.

It's about a 2-hour drive from Darwin to Florence Falls in Litchfield park via National Highway 1 and B30 to Buley Florence Road.

The 9.8 - 15 m / 32 - 49 ft Florence Falls, NT, flow all year round is the most stunning during the wet season and the dry season start.

There are several holes for a swim at Florence Falls, Australia, in Litchfield park:

• Florence Falls has a large plunge pool
• Swimming is also allowed at Florence Creek at the top of the falls
• Buley Rockhole is on the same road as Florence Falls.

Being one of few Litchfield National Park waterfalls, this hidden gem offers a variety of Litchfield park adventures for families to enjoy:

• Florence Falls walk to the viewpoint is an easy-graded 120 m walk. To get to the bottom of the falls, you can either go down 160 stairs (which could be hard for little children and is not pram-accessible) or take the 1 km monsoon Florence Falls hike with just a few steps.
• On your way, you'll be surrounded by the lush greenery of the beautiful sub-tropical forest and the sound of cascading waters and the crystal-clear waterhole below.
• Florence Falls waterhole is a great spot for a swim as it's crocodile free, making it a perfect spot to escape the heat! 
• Bring your goggles to swim under the waterfall and watch fish swimming around.

Here are a few safety rules:

• Sometimes swimming could be prohibited due to seasonal weather conditions, so check if Litchfield park is open before going there.
• Supervise your kids closely, as the rocks could be slippery.
• Jumping from the high rocks is prohibited.

Florence Falls in Litchfield national park feature:

• Ample parking 
• Public toilets
• BBQ facilities
• Picnic areas
• Florence Falls campground

Florence Falls 2WD campground

Florence Falls 2WD campground is accessible to all vehicles, A-rated, and located very close to Florence Falls. It offers clean toilets, showers with cold water, rubbish bins, picnic tables, BBQs and fire pits in almost every campsite. There is also a walking track to Florence Falls.

Florence Falls 4WD campground

Florence Falls Old 4WD Campground is A-rated, located very close to Litchfield Florence Falls and offers great facilities, including showers, flushing toilets, rubbish bins, picnic tables, BBQs, fire pits and a few large campsites. There is also an easy walking track to the Florence Falls swimming hole.

Florence Falls camping fees:

$12 per adult

$6 per child (5 - 17 years old)

$30 per family (2 adults and 4 children).

Booking and details about the camping fees at Florence Falls Litchfield National Park: https://parkbookings.nt.gov.au/Web

Florence Falls entry tickets

From 3rd April 2023, you'll need to purchase a Parks Passes for $10 in addition to your tour, walking or camping booking.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore Litchfield National Park with your family. Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy your time with your loved ones, or book a tour today and embark on an adventure you'll never forget.

Photo credits

A very special thank you to Frank York, Chris Blackham-Davison, Alex Todorovic, David Carmichael and Laurent Isaure for providing the amazing images.