Best Waterfalls in Top End, Northern Territory
Discover the best waterfalls in the Top Endregion of Australia's Northern Territory. Browse ratings, distances, and insider tips.
22 waterfalls
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💧 Swimming HolesFlorence Falls
Twin-stream waterfall plunging into a deep, croc-free plunge pool surrounded by monsoon forest. 135 steps lead down to paradise. Litchfield's crown jewel.
115km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesWangi Falls
Litchfield's most popular swimming hole. Wide plunge pool beneath twin falls surrounded by monsoon forest. Walking tracks, picnic areas, and a camping ground ne…
122km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesBuley Rockhole
Series of cascading rock pools perfect for cooling off. Less dramatic than Florence Falls but arguably more fun — natural spa pools and water slides. Short walk…
114km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesBerry Springs Nature Park
Crystal-clear spring-fed pools shaded by monsoon forest. One of the few guaranteed croc-free swimming spots near Darwin. Three interconnected pools with varying…
57km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesTwin Falls
Two elegant waterfalls cascading over a sandstone escarpment into a sandy beach and swimming lagoon surrounded by lush rainforest vegetation. Reached via 4WD tr…
238km·Top End
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Jabiru Lake
Jabiru Lake is located within Kakadu National Park — Australia's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kakadu covers 20,000km² of wetlands, sa…
250km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesŊalarrk (Lonely Beach)
Ŋalarrk (Lonely Beach) is a natural swimming spot in the lush tropical Top End, home to Kakadu and Litchfield National Parks, ancient wetlands, and some of Aust…
643km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesSeventeen Mile Falls
Remote waterfall and pool near Nitmiluk. Accessible via the Jatbula Trail or a separate day walk. Pristine and uncrowded.
259km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesMaguk (Barramundi Gorge)
One of Kakadu's hidden gems — a monsoon forest-fringed plunge pool with waterfall, accessed by 4WD then a 1km walk. Far fewer visitors than Jim Jim. The pool is…
201km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesTjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs
Natural thermal springs in a palm-fringed setting. 37°C water year-round. Camping available. Less touristy than Mataranka.
162km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesWangi Falls Dry Season Plunge Pool
Wangi Falls is Litchfield's most popular swimming spot — a massive monsoon forest pool fed by a twin waterfall. Croc-monitored. Open dry season only (closes if…
109km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesMotor Car Falls
A beautiful twin waterfall in southern Kakadu accessed via the Yurmikmik walking tracks. Less visited than the big-name falls, offering a more intimate experien…
200km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesTjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek)
Beautiful falls accessible by 4WD and short walk. Remote setting away from the crowds. Plunge pool perfect for swimming.
82km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesGunlom Falls
Kakadu's best-kept secret. The infinity pool at the top has arguably the best view in Australia — swim to the edge and look out over endless bushland.
201km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesTailor Made Falls
Litchfield's hidden waterfall. Requires a 4WD track and short bushwalk. Rewarded with a pristine pool and no crowds.
83km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesCascades Litchfield
Series of crystal pools connected by small waterfalls. Less visited than Florence or Wangi. Monsoon forest setting.
82km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesSweetwater Pool
A long, deep swimming hole on the Jatbula Trail with calm turquoise water flanked by sandstone cliffs. One of the trail's overnight camping spots. The water is…
267km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesPococks Beach
Cool off at Pococks Beach in the Top End region. The NT's swimming holes are nature's infinity pools — spring-fed, crystal clear, and surrounded by some of the…
151km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesTop End Hot Springs
Cool off at these hot springs in the Top End region. The NT's swimming holes are nature's infinity pools — spring-fed, crystal clear, and surrounded by some of…
115km·Top End
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💧 Swimming HolesTjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek Falls)
A remote waterfall and swimming hole reached via a 4WD-only track (Reynolds Track) and a 1.7km walk through seasonally flooded country. The falls cascade into a…
81km·Top End
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Gubara Pools Trailhead
Gubara Pools Trailhead is located within Kakadu National Park — Australia's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kakadu covers 20,000km² of w…
250km·Top End
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Graveside Gorge (Kakadu)
Graveside Gorge (Kakadu) is located within Kakadu National Park — Australia's largest national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Kakadu covers 20,000km² of…
250km·Top End