Walker Creek Walk

Starting from the end of Walker Creek Road, Litchfield National Park, this return journey takes you to the campsites and rock pools along Walker Creek via a singular track. Remember to pack your swimming gear, as refreshing dips await at the creek near the picnic area or the initial stop along the way. Wander alongside the crystal-clear waters of Walker Creek, pausing to admire the pristine waterholes and soak in the serenity of this remarkable national park. Keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife and listen to the melodic bird songs echoing through the forest, with Litchfield boasting an impressive 169 recorded bird species. Book your spot online and set up camp at one of the eight secluded sites, complete with fire pits and convenient access to swimming spots, for an unforgettable night amidst the possible company of wallabies and possums. Let us begin by acknowledging the Kungarakary people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	From the Tabletop Track (-13.0776302,130.6981854)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Stuart Highway Turn on to then drive for 215 m Continue onto Cox Peninsula Road and drive for another 24.9 km Turn left onto Litchfield Park Road and drive for another 49 km Turn left and drive for another 630 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Walker Creek Road, head towards the "No Glass" and "Crocodile Safety" signs along the narrow dirt track skirting the bollard. Pass by the said signs (to your left) and keep right at the 3 intersections shortly after. Cross the creek via the bridge to continue along Walker Creek Walk.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Tabletop Track Start heading along Tabletop Track (a footpath). There is a car park (about 15 m back from the start). After 105 m pass the toilet (50 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible., equipped with a hand-washing basin. Then pass the sign (6 m on your right). From the Tabletop Track continue straight, to head along Tabletop Track. After another 20 m (from the Tabletop Track) continue straight, to head along Tabletop Track.
	After another 20 m (from the Tabletop Track) veer right, to head along Tabletop Track.
	After another 50 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long)
	After another 500 m come to the "Campsite 1 - Rocky Falls" (about 30 m ahead). There is a fee to use this campsite. At the intersection of Walker Creek walk & Tabletop Track turn left, to head along Walker Creek walk (a walking track).
	After another 130 m (from the Walker Creek walk) veer left, to head along Walker Creek walk. After another 35 m come to the "Campsite 2 - Sandy Banks" (15 m on your right). There is a fee to use this campsite.
	After another 185 m (from the Walker Creek walk) veer left, to head along Walker Creek walk. After another 80 m come to the "Campsite 3 - Big Hole" (40 m on your right). There is a fee to use this campsite. From the Walker Creek walk continue straight, to head along Walker Creek walk. After another 35 m (from the Walker Creek walk) continue straight, to head along Walker Creek walk. After another 15 m come to the "Campsite 4 - Shady Bend" (60 m on your right). There is a fee to use this campsite. After another 30 m pass the toilet (55 m on your left).
	After another 155 m (from the Walker Creek walk) turn left, to head along Walker Creek walk. After another 40 m come to the "Campsite 5 - Cycad Hill" (25 m on your right). There is a fee to use this campsite.
	After another 225 m (at the intersection of Walker Creek walk & Walkers Campsite Link Track (to Tabletop Track)) continue straight, to head along Walker Creek walk. After another 20 m pass the toilet (10 m on your left)., not equiped with Handwashing basin.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to campsites 7 & 8 where there is a waterhole as well. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 25 m (from the Walker Creek walk) continue straight, to head along Walker Creek walk. After another 85 m come to the "Campsite 6 - Shared Rock Pool" (20 m on your right). There is a fee to use this campsite.
	(from the Walker Creek walk) Continue another 35 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.8 km to get back to the start.

This side trip takes you to campsites 7 & 8 where there is a waterhole as well.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Walker Creek walk Start heading along Walker Creek walk (a walking track). After 190 m come to the "Campsite 7 - Plunge Pool" (10 m on your right). There is a fee to use this campsite. After another 9 m come to the "Campsite 8" (6 m on your left).
	Continue another 15 m to find from the Walker Creek walk at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 215 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Walker Creek Walk

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3.5 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 8 on route, on average they are 480 m apart with the largest gap of 1.8 km.

Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 880 m apart with the largest gap of 1.9 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	90 m	[toilet]
Camp site	680 m	Campsite 1 - Rocky Falls
Camp site	830 m	Campsite 2 - Sandy Banks
Camp site	1.1 km	Campsite 3 - Big Hole
Camp site	1.1 km	Campsite 4 - Shady Bend
Toilet	1.2 km	[toilet]
Camp site	1.4 km	Campsite 5 - Cycad Hill
Toilet	1.6 km	[toilet]
Camp site	1.6 km + 190 m	Campsite 7 - Plunge Pool
Camp site	1.6 km + 200 m	Campsite 8
Camp site	1.7 km	Campsite 6 - Shared Rock Pool

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