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Roper Gulf Region
Nitmiluk NP
Edith Falls Leliyn Circuit
Edith Falls Leliyn Circuit

1 h to 1 h 30 min

3 km
circuit

↑ 101 m
↓ -101 m

Moderate track
Starting from Edith Falls Carpark, Nitmiluk, this circuit walk gives you a tour of the Edith Falls rock pools, exploring the eucalypt forest surrounding the falls along the way. Three swimming holes are waiting for you to hop in and cool off as you take in the relaxing scenery. The upper and middle pools are lovely as well, but the huge and scenic plunge pool surely takes the cake. Play around and try out each pool without the need to worry about food, as there is a kiosk near the car park. However, this shouldn’t discourage you from having a lovely picnic near the pool with your own food and maybe a nice wine. This place is truly a haven amidst the surrounding dry areas. There are multiple lookouts along the way that will quench your thirst for views. A park pass is required for visitors to the NT to access this park. Keep an eye out for strong currents in the wet season. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Nitmiluk National Park
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  • 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.
  • Start At the intersection of Edith Falls Road & Leliyn Trail (-14.1792401,132.1886802)
    Mode Car
    DirectionsFrom Stuart Highway, 1
    • Turn on to Edith Falls Road then drive for 19.1 km
  • Getting started
    From the northeastern end of Edith Falls Carpark, head towards the brown “Upper Pool - Leliyn Loop Walk - Sweetwater Pool” sign after you head up a couple of steps. Pass by the said sign to your left then a sheltered informational signpost to your right to continue along Edith Falls Leliyn Circuit(clockwise).....
    Turn map Directions & comments
    At the intersection of Edith Falls Road & Leliyn Trail Start heading along Leliyn Trail (a walking track).
    After another 660 m (at the intersection of Leliyn Trail & Jatbula Trail) veer right, to head along Leliyn Trail.
    After another 120 m come to the viewpoint (55 m on your right).
    From the Leliyn Trail turn left, to head along Leliyn Trail.
    After another 65 m pass the emergency call device (on your right).
    After another 155 m cross the ford (about 50 m long)
    Then find the "Edith Falls Upper Pool" (15 m on your left).
    After another 35 m pass the waterfall (20 m on your right).
    After another 15 m pass the waterfall (40 m on your left).
    After another 55 m find the "Edith Falls Middle Pool" (80 m on your right).
    After another 340 m come to the "Waterfall viewpoint" (40 m on your right).
    From the Leliyn Trail turn sharp left, to head along Leliyn Trail.
    After another 750 m (from the Leliyn Trail) continue straight, to head along Leliyn Trail.
    After another 245 m cross the ford.
    After another 155 m (from the Leliyn Trail) turn right.
    After another 165 m come to the viewpoint (35 m on your right).
    Turn left.
    After another 40 m find the "Edith Falls Plunge Pool" (20 m on your right).
    After another 145 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
    After another 20 m pass the fast-food restaurant (25 m on your left).
    Turn right.
    After another 20 m (from the Edith Falls Road) veer right, to head along Edith Falls Road.
    After another 90 m pass the car park (30 m on your left).
    After another 20 m come to the end.


  • Edith Falls Leliyn Circuit


    Grading
    Class 3/6
    Moderate track
    Length 3 km
    Time 1 h to 1 h 30 min
    Quality of track Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
    Gradient Short steep hills (3/6)
    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 Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

    Some facilities on route
    Toilet: There is one 2.9 km from the start.


    Order of key facilities on route
    ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
    Toilet
    2.9 km[toilet]
  • Get more information
    | Leliyn (Edith) Falls | Nitmiluk National Park | Get a park pass
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  • Weather Forecast
    • Saturday 26 Jul

      Mostly clear.

      Mostly clear. Light winds.
      Sunday 27 Jul
      19°C → 33°C
      Mostly sunny.
      10% chance of rain
      Mostly sunny. Light winds.
      Fire Danger: No Rating
      UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 3:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
      Monday 28 Jul
      18°C → 33°C
      Mostly sunny.
      20% chance of rain
      Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
      Tuesday 29 Jul
      18°C → 33°C
      Partly cloudy.
      30% chance of rain
      0 → 1mm
      Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning and afternoon. Light winds.
      Wednesday 30 Jul
      19°C → 33°C
      Mostly sunny.
      20% chance of rain
      Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
      Thursday 31 Jul
      19°C → 33°C
      Mostly sunny.
      30% chance of rain
      0 → 1mm
      Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
      Friday 01 Aug
      17°C → 29°C
      Partly cloudy.
      10% chance of rain
      Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
      Saturday 02 Aug
      13°C → 28°C
      Sunny.
      5% chance of rain
      Sunny. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
      Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
    Alerts
    • Find out more about Nitmiluk National Park.

      Check road conditions at the NT Government's Road Report website before you leave home.

      To contact the Ranger Station, phone 08 8973 8888.

      Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
      Nitmiluk National Park access Open  -

      Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge

      Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
      Swimming in Katherine River - gorge 1 Closed Permanently closed to swimming and canoeing -
      Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 2 and 3 Open  -
      Swimming in Katherine River - gorges 4 upwards  Open   -
      Private canoeing (day) - gorges 2 and upriver Open    -
      Overnight canoeing Open   -
      Fourth Gorge campsite Open    -
      Sixth Gorge campsite Open   -
      Ninth Gorge campsite Open   -
      Jatbula Trail Open Due to recent high rainfall hikers are likely to encounter wetter than usual conditions along the trail. -
      Northern Rockhole - swimming Open  -
      Baruwei Loop Walk Open   -
      Boat tours Open For more information contact Nitmiluk Tours on 1300 146 743 or go to the Nitmiluk Katherine website -

      Southern walks and trails

      Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
      Windolf Walk Open   -
      Southern Rockhole - walk and swimming Open Poor water condition in the pool -
      Butterfly Gorge Walk Open   -
      Lily Ponds Walk  Open   -
      Lily Ponds - swimming at river Open  -
      Lily Pond Waterfall - swimming Open   -
      Dunlop Swamp - campsite Open   -
      Eighth Gorge campsite Open   -
      Smitt Rock campsite Open   -
      Smitt Rock Walk (via Yambi Trail)  Open   -
      Jawoyn Valley Walk Open   -
      Eighth Gorge Walk Open   -
      Yambi Trail (Windolf Walk junction to Butterfly Gorge Walk junction) Open   -
      Yambi Trail (Butterfly Gorge Walk junction to Lily Ponds junction) Open   -
      Yambi Trail (Lily Ponds junction to Eighth Gorge junction) Open   -
      Waleka Walk (Pats Lookout to Butterfly Gorge junction) Open   -
      Waleka Walk (Butterfly Gorge to Eighth Gorge) Open   -

      Mountain bike trails

      Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
      Jalkwarak Trail Open  -
      Jatete Trail Open   -
      Gurumal Trail Open   -
      Windolf Trail Open   -
      Yambi Trail Open   -
      Waleka Trail Open   -
      Bamjon Trail Closed Due to track damage from rock fall -

      Leliyn (Edith Falls)

      Park sitesStatusComments Forecast opening
      Edith Falls (day-use area) Open  -
      Campground Open -
      Swimming in Edith Falls plunge pool Open  
      Swimming in upper pool Open -
      Swimming in Sweetwater poolOpen -
      Leliyn Loop Walk Open -
      Sweetwater and Longhole Walk Open -
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