Florence Falls

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Florence Falls | Litchfield National Park

FLORENCE FALLS – Open all year with only minor closures after major rainfall events this is a cornerstone of the Litchfield swim scene. At around 16 metres in height it is a quaint, personal waterfall. The swim area is about 40 metres across to the waterfall itself.

Surrounded by wonderful boulders and tress it is great for those times of the year when visitation is not going to love it death. Early dry season and wet season are the times for this.

Under the water there is also plenty to appreciate with multiple species of fish including Sooty Grunter, Spotted Gudgeon, Eel Tailed Catfish and more wee ones that don’t mind cleaning skin of shins and feet !! In the middle area of the pond there are a number of submerged boulders which are ideal for sitting on and just relaxing and looking at the waterfall it self. To find these and also to see the fish one should bring some goggles. This makes all the difference.

For the good swimmers there is also the option to get up behind the right had waterfall and stand on small ledges. These allow the chance to get a waterfall massage … to die for.

Departing Florence Falls is best done via the Shady Creek Walk. A 1 km paved trek which takes in some great monsoonal forest as well as open woodlands before landing back at your starting point above the falls.