Litchfield’s Wangi Falls reopens for the Dry season

The popular Litchfield swimming spot has reopened earlier than expected – with a new croc deterrent fence in the works.

Wangi Falls is one of the best-known and most popular attraction in Litchfield National Park.

Popular swimming spot Wangi Falls has reopened for the dry season earlier than expected, with a new croc deterrent fence in the works.

Located in Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls welcomes around 200,000 visitors each year and is the most accessible waterhole in the park with a paved path from the carpark to the water.

This year’s early reopening comes ahead of the usual mid-June timing, giving locals and visitors more opportunity to catch the iconic natural attraction.

NT Parks said Wangi was cleared for use by rangers on Friday.

“A huge shout out to our rangers who have been preparing the site for use, from night time croc surveys to general maintenance around the waterfall,” it said.

Local business owner of Kin Coffee, Vivienne Latham, said she was excited to see the sites open again.

“So many interstate and international visitors come through the park each year, call into our cafe and/or stay at Hideaway Litchfield,” she said.

“Wangi is definitely a drawcard to the park for visitors and locals; almost always we are asked when it opens.”

A new crocodile deterrent fence is being installed at Wangi Falls and is expected to be completed during this season, replacing the previous structure.

In 2023 a two metre saltie attacked a tourist swimming at Wangi, forcing it to shut while more crocodile surveys were carried out.

Wangi Falls joins other recently reopened sites, including Walker Creek and Central Valley camping areas.

The popular Tabletop Track, a 39km multi-day walk through Litchfield, will also reopen on Sunday.