Litchfield National Park
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Litchfield National Park is in the Northern Territory (Australia), 69 km south of Darwin. The park's main attractions are the waterfalls and the clear pools of water they cascade into.
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| Location | Northern Territory, Australia |
| Nearest City | Darwin |
| Coordinates | Template:Coor dms |
| Area | 1,461.18 km² |
| Date of Establishment | 1986 |
| Governing Body | Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory |
| IUCN category | II |
During the hot dry season the park is a magnet for people looking for a refreshing swim. Crocodiles do not seem to be as much a threat in Litchfield as they are in other Northern Territory parks, such as Kakadu National Park.
Other features of the park include the termite mounds and the "Lost City", an area of bizarre sandstone block and pillar formations which have been sculpted by wind and rain over thousands of years.
See also: Protected areas of the Northern Territory (Australia)
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Litchfield's Wangi Falls (dry season - April 2004)