Cascades
Keen walkers can take advantage of the tranquillity of the Cascades swimming area
Cascades swimming area is accessible via 2 walking tracks, upper and lower.
To access the swimming area, you need to walk through rugged bushland.
The walks are graded moderate to difficult.
Cascades is considered a quieter and more tranquil swimming spot than some of the big waterfalls in Litchfield National Park.
Visitors often comment that they had the place to themselves or with only a handful of other visitors.
There are picnic tables and toilets close to the carpark.
This park requires visitors to the NT to have a NT Parks Visitor Pass.
Camping is not allowed.
Check if the park is open
Swimming
The Cascades swimming area provides room to spread out on the rocks and find your own shallow pool or natural spa. Most of the area is in full sun, but you'll find some shade around the Curtain Falls plunge pool.
Walks
There are 2 walking tracks which lead to the swimming area.
The lower walk is closed when water levels rise and reopens when conditions allow.
Both tracks will take you through rugged bushland - the terrain can be steep, slippery, uneven, rocky and often in full sun.
Wear sturdy shoes, be sun smart and take water.
Lower Cascades
| Distance | 2.6km return |
|---|---|
| Time | 1.5 hours |
| Grade | Grade 4 - moderate to difficult |
Start at the car park and follow the track along the creek. This is the quickest and shadiest walk to the swimming area.
This walk is closed in the wet season due to flooding and an increased risk of crocodiles.
Upper Cascades
| Distance |
3.3km loop in the Dry Season 3.6km return in the Wet Season |
|---|---|
| Time | 2 hours |
| Grade | Grade 4 - moderate to difficult |
Start at the car park. This walk takes you up onto the Tabletop Plateau where several lookouts have sweeping views of the lowlands below.
The walk is exposed and can be hot, so take water with you.
Address
Litchfleld National Park, Litchfield Park Road, BatchelorContact
08 8999 4555Park pass required
YesSafety information
Prepare and stay safe in parks and reserves. Check forecast temperatures before you visit.
Facilities
- Public toilets
Activities
- Picnic
- Swimming
- Walking
Sites nearby
Reynolds Track
Take the 4WD and explore the track to Tjaynera Falls (Sandy Creek Falls) and Surprise Creek Falls
VisitTolmer Falls
Take the trail walk around the rim of the falls or the accessible path to the viewing decks of Tolmer Falls
VisitWalker Creek
Picnic and swim by the creek, or stay longer in one of the 7 campsites nestled along the creek.
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