Leliyn (Edith Falls)
Take a swim in the paperbark and pandanus fringed natural pool
Heat warning
Temperatures across the Northern Territory can be very hot between October and April.
It can exceed 40 degrees Celsius in some locations. High humidity in the Top End can also make you tire easily.
Check forecast temperatures before you visit. Find out how to prepare and stay safe in the heat.
Leliyn (Edith Falls) in Nitmiluk National Park is 290km south of Darwin or 60km north of Katherine on a sealed road.
Picturesque waterfalls, great swimming and drive-in campgrounds are the well-known features of this section of Nitmiluk National Park.
There is a kiosk located near the car park that offers cold and hot food as well as drinks, ice creams and basic food supplies.
Picnic tables, gas barbecues, toilet and shower facilities are also located near the carpark.
This park requires visitors to the NT to have a parks pass.
Get the Leliyn (Edith Falls) fact sheet and map PDF (1.4 MB).
Check if the site is open
Swimming
A short walk from the carpark will lead to the plunge pool.
Further along you can access middle and upper pools of Leliyn (Edith Falls).
Be safe around water
Park rangers monitor the safety of swimming holes.
You must swim in designated areas.
Conditions change rapidly with flash flooding and electrical storms.
If it doesn’t feel safe, don’t swim. Exercise caution and swim to the conditions you feel comfortable with.
Depth and currents can be overwhelming to novice and young swimmers.
Children should always be supervised.
Camping
There are 2 camping options at Leliyn (Edith Falls).
This includes the:
- drive-in campground near the carpark with flushing toilets and showers - get the map PDF (483.7 KB)
- Sweetwater Pool campsite with composting toilets, an 8.6km return walk.
Book and pay online
You must book and pay online for designated campsites and some multi-day walking trails. Do this before you go.
You can't pay at the park.
Find out more about how to use parks booking system.
If you're ready, book now.
Address
Edith Falls RoadContact
08 8973 8888Park pass required
YesSafety information
Prepare and stay safe in parks and reserves. Check forecast temperatures before you visit.
Facilities
- BBQ - Gas
- Caravan
- Coffee
- Food
- Information signs
- Phone
- Public toilets
- Ranger station
- Showers
Activities
- Camping
- Picnic
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- Walking
Sites nearby
Nitmiluk Gorge
Cruise or walk the gorge famous for its towering sandstone cliffs and rock art sites
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