RV TRAVEL
There’ s something about Litchfield that gets under your skin in the best way. Maybe it’ s the easy access to iconic waterfalls, crystal-clear swimming holes, or the way the bush comes alive at sunrise with birdsong and golden light. Whatever it is, this Top End gem is a favourite of mine, and I reckon it’ s one of the most underrated camping destinations in the country.
Only 90 minutes south of Darwin, Litchfield National Park offers something for everyone, with sealed and unsealed roads, great 4WD-only adventures, and a mix of campgrounds that range from basic bush setups to more established sites with all the creature comforts. After countless visits, I’ ve narrowed down my top five campsites in Litchfield where I’ d happily pull up any day of the week or park the van for a few days of relaxation.
Wangi Falls campsites are very popular.
Wangi Falls.
1. WANGI FALLS CAMPGROUND
Campsites at Wangi Falls are popular, so book well in advance if you want to enjoy a great site and a short walk to the stunning falls. It is the best for iconic views, swimming, and accessibility.
Wangi Falls is arguably the most popular and photogenic destination in Litchfield, and with good reason. Towering twin waterfalls plunge into a large plunge pool surrounded by monsoonal forest. It’ s the kind of place where you can knock back a cuppa in the morning while watching the mist lift off the water.
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