The Top 9 Waterfalls in Northern Territory
However you get there, waterfalls are breathtaking places, and you have 9
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Northern Territory. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
beautiful waterfalls to choose from in Northern Territory. So you can better figure out which one to visit on your next trip outdoors, see photos and tips of each waterfall below — and easily plan your next adventure!
Last updated: November 28, 2025
Mutitjulu Waterhole
Highlight • Lake
Incredible how nature works out it's ways to survive. Even in the middle of a desert where all you see is a big red rock and send somehow water is …
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Edith Falls Upper Pool
Highlight • Waterfall
Depending on the temperature and season, you might find the hike up to the upper pool demanding. Nevertheless, I strongly recommend wearing sturdy shoes.
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Upper Pool Waterfall, Nitmiluk National Park
Highlight • Waterfall
One of the most impressive falls in the NT, the climb is a heated affair depending on the season (end of September over 40C on certain rocky sections), so take plenty of fluids with you. But definitely a worthwhile goal.
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Shady Creek Walk, Florence Falls, Litchfield NP
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This beautiful walk along Shady Creek is an alternative to the main track to the plunge pool, which most people take. It has 160 stairs up to the plateau. Along the way is monsoon forest and open woodland.
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Wangi Falls Walk
Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall
Watch the water from the two falls tumble down the cliffs into the large plunge pool, then take a dip in the pool, which is surrounded by monsoon rainforest. There …
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Wangi Falls / Litchfield NP
Highlight • Waterfall
Wangi Falls is a large shaded waterhole that flows all year. It is closed during the wet season when saltwater crocodiles can move up flooded rivers.
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Edith Falls (Leliyn) Walk
Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall
Leliyn/ Edith Falls is located within the Nitmiluk National Park (Katherine Gorge). Enjoy swimming in the paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool at the base of the falls most of …
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Tolmer Creek Walk
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Tolmer Falls is one of the most spectacular falls in the magnificent Litchfield National Park. It cascades over two high escarpments into one deep plunge pool.
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Southern Rockhole Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
The Southern Rockhole is a seasonal waterfall at the top of the first gorge. You can reach it on the Southern Walks Trail and descend to the Southern Rockhole. You …
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