How long is the Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park?
The Tabletop Track in Litchfield National Park stretches for 39km through the Northern Territory’s Top End. It can be tackled in three to five days, starting at Florence Falls, Greenant Creek, Wangi Falls or Walker Creek.
Australia’s Northern Territory is not generally a prime walking destination – it’s a bit hot, after all. But there is some extraordinary scenery in the sparsely-populated NT, and there are several excellent walking trails.
Some of these are in Red Centre, like the Larapinta Trail. Others are in the tropical Top End of the Northern Territory, including the Jatbula Trail in Nitmiluk National Park.
Where is the Tabletop Track?
Closer to Northern Territory capital Darwin is the Tabletop Track, which laces its way through the Litchfield National Park. The Tabletop Track stretches for 39km, ideally for tackling over three to five days.
The majority of the Tabletop Track is classified as Grade 4. This means it’s difficult and aimed at those who have bushwalking experience while carrying their own gear. The track can be long, rough and very steep in places, with limited signage.
Six amazing day trips from Darwin that will improve your visit
- Litchfield National Park day tour – including jumping crocodile cruise. (💲 Great value 💲)
- Tiwi Islands Indigenous cultural experience including ferry.
- One day or four day Kakadu National Park tour.
- Kakadu scenic flight – with gorges, waterfalls and epic floodplains. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Full day Katherine day tour – including Katherine Gorge cruise.
- Arnhem Land full day tour – with ancient rock art.
Access and camping for the Tabletop Track
The Tabletop Track is, however, circular. This means there’s no transportation faff. The track is accessible from link walks at Florence Falls, Greenant Creek, Wangi Falls and Walker Creek.
Basic camping is available along the routes, with two wheel drive-accessible campgrounds at Wangi Falls and Florence Falls. During the dry season, there are also 4WD-only sites at Surprise Creek and Sandy Creek, plus walk-in camping sites along Walker Creek.
The Tabletop Track covers much of whatmakes Litchfield National Park so appealing. Many of the park’s highlights are covered, including the graceful twin Florence Falls. The swimming hole beneath the falls is hard to resist. There are also the giant termite mounds that make the landscape look so weird, and the big sandstone escarpments that the Top End is known for.
Further details are available on the Northern Territory Government website.
7 great Darwin experiences to book before arriving
- Swim face to face with an enormous crocodile in the Cage of Death.
- Enjoy the romance of Darwin Harbour on a sunset dinner cruise aboard a traditional fishing ketch.
- Explore Darwin’s food and art scenes on a 3.5 hour walking tour – with lunch or dinner included.
- Flit between Darwin’s top attractions with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
- Combine a wildlife tour with the famous jumping crocodiles cruise.
- Get a history fix on a Bombing of Darwin WWII tour and harbour cruise.
- Get the adrenalin pumping on a high speed airboat or jetski tour.
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