Tour code: 2RRC

Litchfield Park lies just 2 hours' drive south of Darwin. The park is dominated by a huge sandstone plateau, featuring beautiful perennial waterfalls and associated monsoon rainforests. It is the ideal place for some moderate to easy grade bush walks with a cool, refreshing swim at the end.

Within the national park we have our own exclusive safari camp 'Minjungari' (local Aboriginal word for blue waterlily) tucked away in a hidden corner on two beautiful billabongs lined by huge paperback trees.

You'll enjoy a comfortable night in the wilderness with the only disturbance being the sounds of the bush. 


The camp is equipped with our purpose-built 'Safari Tents' locally designed for our tropical climate. The floors are of wood and are raised above the ground. You’ll enjoy the comfort of this spacious cool design.

Each tent has 2 camp beds onto which is rolled a traditional Australian bushman's swag with high density mattress, linen, blankets and pillow. In the evening you will enjoy a sumptuous candle lit dinner from the campfire. Vegetarian and other diets are catered for, but be sure to let us know your requirements when booking.

Itinerary


Day 1 - We leave Darwin and head south across the Elizabeth and Finniss Rivers to Wangi Falls. Along the way we’ll stop and “Boil the Billy” by a pretty stream. From here we travel to our permanent camp at “Minjungari” which gets its name from the beautiful blue waterlilies on the billabong nearby. After lunch the 4WD vehicles are put to work as we venture further into the remote, less visited areas of this tropical wonderland. The beautiful Sandy Creek Falls is a must and when seasonal conditions permit, Surprise Creek, one of Litchfield’s well-hidden secrets. In the late afternoon we return to Minjungari, where you may see the wildlife come down to feed and drink at the nearby billabong.

Day 2 - For the early risers and keen birdwatchers a morning stroll along the banks of the billabong will prove rewarding. As well as the many bird species that inhabit the area, you may even meet some inquisitive wallabies feeding nearby. We leave camp and travel to visit some of the historic sites and explore the pioneer background of the area. We then visit Tolmer Falls lookout, home to a colony of rare Orange Horseshoe bats. Traveling on we visit the breathtaking Florence Falls, before we return to Darwin via the small town of Batchelor, arriving into Darwin in the late afternoon.

DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST EXPERIENCE IN THE BUSH AT MINJUNGARI SAFARI  CAMP  

If you have a 4WD and plan to visit Litchfield, staying in the Park may be a better option for you as you can see as much of the Park as you wish and experience the serenity of Litchfield Park at Night.

Our secluded safari camp 'Minjungari' (local Aboriginal word for blue waterlilly) offers just that opportunity.

Tucked away in a hidden corner on two beautiful billabongs lined by huge paperbark trees. Minjungari is ideally situated to explore the southern reaches of the park.  .... more information and prices