The Top 9 Lakes in Northern Territory
Looking to visit the best lakes in Northern Territory? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Northern Territory’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on 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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Mataranka Thermal Pool
Highlight • Natural Monument
Mataranka is known as “the never never”. This is where Aeneas and Jeanie Gunn lived. Jeanie wrote the famous book about Elsey Station. The title: “We of the Never Never”. …
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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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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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Bitter Springs Thermal Springs
Highlight • Lake
Much more beautiful than the thermal spring lying around the corner! And in the morning you still have chances to be almost alone. At 34 degrees Celsius let down the river, through beautiful nature. Matchless!!!
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Mamukala Observation Hut
Highlight • Mountain Hut
Mamukala is beautiful all year round, but in the late dry season (August to October) it evolves into a fascinating setting where thousands of geese gather - a must for …
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Wallace Rockhole Rock Art and Waterhole
Highlight • Historical Site
Wallace Rockhole is located 120 km from Alice Springs in the Western MacDonnell Ranges and, together with nearby Hermannsburg, forms the Ljirapinta Ward of the MacDonnell Regional Council. Wallace Rockhole …
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