Darwin Walks & Treks
Darwin has many great walks and treks throughout the national parks and gardens. Choose to explore the walking trails of Litchfield National Park in an afternoon, over a few days or a week or two while camping, swimming under watefalls and experiencing beautiful scenery while on your walk. We've also included some other popular walks at the Mary River National Park and more. View our comprehensive list below:
Litchfield National Park Walks & Treks
Bamboo Creek Tin Mine
Location: Litchfield National Park, Batchelor
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
Walk Details: Approx 1km
From 1906 - 1955 this area operated as a tin mine, it offers a great insight to this part of the Park's history.
Buley Rockhole
Location: Litchfield National Park, Batchelor
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
Walk Details: Easy 1km walk
Explore the sights and sounds of Litchfield National Park and afterwards head to Buley Rockhole for a refreshing swim.
Florence Creek Walk
Location: Litchfield National Park, Batchelor
Phone: 08 8976 0282
Admission: Free (Camping fees apply)
Walk Details: 6km walk, 3 hours approx
During this 22km walk you will enjoy rainforest teaming with birdlife and wildlife like bandicoots, flying foxes and northern quolls. This walk will take 2 enjoyable days.
Florence Falls
Location: Litchfield National Park, Batchelor
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
Walk Details: 160 steps
Enjoy a peaceful walk high above the beautiful double waterfalls of Florence Falls and then treat yourself to a refreshing dip in the plunge pool below, just 160 steps down the staircase.
Greenant Creek Walk
Location: Litchfield National Park, Batchelor
Phone: 08 8976 0282
Admission: Free (Camping fees apply)
Walk Details: 2.7km, 1.5 hours
This is a difficult walk covering a distance of 8.5km from Greenant Creek to Wangi Falls. Take a day or two to take in the beautiful flora and fauna. The area around Greenant Creek and Tjaetaba Falls is an Aboriginal sacred site and it is requested you only swim above the falls.
Tabletop Track
Location: Litchfield National Park, Batchelor
Phone: 08 8976 0282
Admission: Free (Camping fees apply)
Walk Details: 3 - 5 Days. Section 1: 18.5km, 7 hours; Section 2: 12.3km, 5 hours; Section 3: 19.7km, 8 hours
Take three to five days to explore Tabletop Track. As you wander through monsoon forest you will pass waterfalls, creeks, pools and spot native wildlife like wallabies, possums and flying foxes. There's also a few places where you can take a much need swim. Read this great overview of the Tabletop Track by Travel NT.
Tolmer Falls
Location: Litchfield National Park, Batchelor
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
Walk Details: 1.6km, 45 mins
Take a quick walk to the viewing platform at the top of the remarkable Tolmer Falls. You can't explore below the falls but if you continue on the walk you will find some small rock pools.
Wangi Falls Walk
Location: Litchfield National Park, Batchelor
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free (Camping fees apply)
Walk Details: 1.6km, 1 hour
We suggest you take two days to walk this track as you will be constantly stopping to admire the view. Running from Wangi Falls through to Walker creek this is one of the Park's favourite tracks.
Mary River National Park Walks
Bird Billabong
Location: Mary River National Park, Point Stuart Road, Point Stuart
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
Take an easy 2km bushwalk through Mary River National Park to Bird Billabong. Here you can enjoy a peaceful break by the billabong and a spot of birdwatching.
Brian Creek Monsoon Forest
Location: Mary River National Park, Point Stuart Road, Point Stuart
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
Escape the heat and wander through this beautiful pocket of rainforest inside the Mary River National Park.
Mistake Billabong
Location: Mary River National Park, Point Stuart Road, Point Stuart
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
Take a walk along the boardwalk and get ridiculously close to some amazing birdlife and even the odd crocodile.
Other Popular Darwin Walks
Lake Bennett
Location: Chinner Road, Batchelor
Phone: 08 8976 0960
Admission: Free
This resort is a perfect family getaway with walking tracks, swimming, canoeing, fishing, mini golf and bird watching. There is also great accommodation and conference facilities as well as a licensed bar and restaurant.
Berry Springs Nature Park
Location: Cox Peninsula Road, Berry Springs
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
Take one of the two routes and wander through this lovely area, later stop by the springs for dip.
Howard Springs Nature Park
Location: Howard Springs Road, Howard Springs
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
There are two different tracks to take here: Track 1 is an 1.8 km signed walk through the different habitats and Track 2 is a short walk through to the springs where you will find fish, turtles and even barramundi.
Charles Darwin National Park
Location: Tiger Brennan Drive, Winnellie
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
The traditional owners of this exceptional area are the Larrakia people. The area is also one of Australia's most significant wetlands and was part of our first line of defence during World War II - there are many bunkers remaining, one with fascinating memorabilia. There is also an excellent lookout and picnic area with views of the Harbour and wetlands.
Holmes Jungle Nature Park
Location: Vanderlin Drive, Sanderson
Phone: 08 8999 4555
Admission: Free
Wander through one of the few remaining areas of monsoon forest in the Darwin area. The dense forest will offer respite from the heat for you and the creatures who call this park home.