Two waterfalls cascade down the rugged rock face at Wangi Falls in Litchfield National Park, where warm evening sunlight illuminates the cliffs above a broad natural plunge pool surrounded by tropical vegetation.
Wangi Falls is a twin waterfall in Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, where water descends over a sandstone escarpment into a large rainforest-fringed plunge pool. A short walking path leads from the visitor area to the pool, while a longer circuit climbs through monsoon forest above the falls. The paired cascades, dark rock walls and surrounding tropical vegetation provide opportunities for waterfall, landscape and nature photography.
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Quick Facts
Access
Short Walk
5–15 min
Elevation Gain
5 m
Best Light
Soft light balances bright falling water against shaded sandstone and rainforest, while calm sections of the plunge pool can reflect the surrounding cliffs.
Why This Light
Season
Seasonally Distinct
Summer brings monsoon rainfall, powerful waterfall flow and dense green vegetation, with mist and temporary cascades appearing along the escarpment. Winter brings generally reduced flow and clearer skies, while the permanent plunge pool and surrounding rainforest retain their characteristic appearance.
Crowds
Often Busy
Restrictions
Wangi Falls is reached by sealed road within Litchfield National Park, with parking, visitor facilities and a short accessible path to the main pool and viewing area. Swimming is permitted only when the pool is officially open, with seasonal closures common during the wet season because of strong currents and crocodile safety concerns. The viewing area may remain accessible when swimming is closed, depending on conditions. Drone use within the national park is subject to park regulations and authorisation requirements.