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Uluru rises 348 metres from the ground, almost as
high as the Empire State Building in New York
LITCHFIELD NATIONAL PARK NITMILUK NATIONAL PARK
Swim under plunging waterfalls, wander through Cruise into paradise and discover the abundant
towering termite mounds and discover native waterways and cascading waterfalls of the 13
wildlife – all only a 90 minute drive from Darwin. stunning gorges that make up Katherine Gorge in
Take a short walk through cypress pines to the Nitmiluk National Park. Hire a canoe and paddle
Tolmer Falls viewing platform, soak in the three- along the gorges to see waterfalls, Aboriginal rock
tiered watering hole at Buley Rockhole and cool art and wildlife. Join a gorge cruise or walk the 58
off in the water beneath the spring fed waterfalls of kilometre Jatbula Trail. Cool off in a secluded and
Florence and Wangi. Jump in a four wheel drive to tranquil swimming hole at Sweetwater Pool or the
explore the sandstone relics of the Lost City and pandanus-fringed plunge pool at Edith Falls. With
see the fascinating two metre tall magnetic termite remote and dramatic scenery, Nitmiluk National Tourism NT/Sean Scott
mounds. It’s easy to see why Litchfield National Park forms the crossroads between the outback
Park is a favourite with the locals. and the tropics. Edith Falls, Nitmiluk National Park
Tourism NT/Cait Miers Tourism NT/Shaana McNaught
Termite Mounds, Litchfield National Park Katherine Gorge, Nitmiluk National Park
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