Sunday, August 16, 2009

Lazing at Litchfield

How things change! Fifteen years ago we camped at Litchfield National Park. I don't remember sealed roads, clearly defined camping areas, and fenced off areas at the camp sites and tourist spots. I don't remember so many people either. No matter where we went they were there...and lots of them!



Buley Rock Hole was crowded. Hard to find a place to park, let alone relax in the water.
Florence Falls and Wangi Falls were like town swimming pools on a hot day. Bus groups came and went, day visitors checked out the environs and campers lazed around the water.

It is not hard to understand why its popular. All the sites are easy to access, it is a short drive from Darwin, and there are no estuarine crocs (a.k.a. 'salties') in the waterways during the dry.


Add good swimming holes and warm/hot days are where else would you rather be?

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