The Finocchiaro CLP Government has today announced that Wangi Falls, an iconic natural attraction in the Top End of the Northern Territory, has reopened for the dry season.
Located in Litchfield National Park, Wangi Falls welcomes around 200,000 visitors each year and is the most accessible swimming spot in the park.
This year's early reopening comes ahead of the usual mid-June timing, giving locals and visitors more opportunity to enjoy a refreshing dip.
Minister for Parks and Wildlife, Marie-Clare Boothby, said the reopening is great news for tourism, local businesses, and the broader Territory lifestyle.
"Wangi Falls is a drawcard for the Top End, bringing in hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and supporting cafes, accommodation providers and tourism operators right across the region," Ms Boothby said.
"With its twin waterfalls, natural plunge pool and easy access, Wangi is a must-visit, whether you're after a swim, a scenic picnic or a weekend camping trip."
The popular Tabletop Track, a 39-kilometre multi-day walk through Litchfield, will also reopen this Sunday, 1 June.
Bookings are open and spots are still available, offering a fantastic alternative to the already fully booked Jatbula Trail.
Litchfield National Park continues to offer year-round access to nature walks, scenic drives and 4WD adventures, even as some sites remain seasonal.
To ensure safety for visitors and rangers, a new crocodile deterrent fence is being installed at Wangi Falls, replacing the previous structure, and set for completion during this dry season.
Wangi Falls joins other recently reopened sites, including Walker Creek and Central Valley camping areas.
District Manager Top End Parks Andrew Turner said: "Opening Wangi Falls is a result of lots of hard work by our NT Parks and Wildlife rangers."
"We hope visitors to Litchfield National Park enjoy this stunning spot for a swim."
KIN Coffee, Goods and Gallery and Hideaway Litchfield co-owner Vivienne Latham said: "We are excited Wangi Falls is now open again for the dry season."
"So many interstate and international visitors come through the park each year, call into our cafe and/or stay at Hideaway Litchfield."
"Wangi is definitely a drawcard to the park for visitors and locals; almost always we are asked when it opens."
Minister Boothby said the CLP Government is delivering on its promise to restore our lifestyle, rebuild the economy and back tourism as a key pillar of the Territory's recovery.
"We're prioritising our parks and reserves to drive visitation and protect our natural assets, with more than 3.8 million visits across our parks each year," she said.
"In the 2025-26 Budget, we've committed $52.4 million to our parks and reserves, because they are central to our lifestyle and economy."
"We've also restored Tourism NT's baseline funding, locking in $8 million annually, providing certainty for the industry and confidence for operators."
For the latest updates on access, and to book camping and multi-day walks, visit parkbookings.nt.gov here and here.
