This park protects the Douglas River, its wildlife and its thermal springs. It's a pretty spot that sees far fewer visitors than elsewhere in the Litchfield area. Warning: the water can get really hot.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
21.5 MILES
About 3km south of Pine Creek on the Stuart Hwy is the turn-off to pretty Umbrawarra Gorge, with a safe swimming hole, a little beach and a basic…
9.08 MILES
A great spot for a picnic and a swim beyond Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park.
26.73 MILES
Dating from 1889, the Railway Museum has a display on the Darwin–Pine Creek railway, which ran from 1889 to 1976. The lovingly restored steam engine,…
26.62 MILES
Drive or walk up the short-but-steep hill off Moule St to the lookout over the old open-cut mine, now full of water (135m deep!). There are good views…
Nearby Litchfield National Park attractions
1. Butterfly Gorge Nature Park
9.08 MILES
A great spot for a picnic and a swim beyond Tjuwaliyn (Douglas) Hot Springs Park.
2. Umbrawarra Gorge Nature Park
21.5 MILES
About 3km south of Pine Creek on the Stuart Hwy is the turn-off to pretty Umbrawarra Gorge, with a safe swimming hole, a little beach and a basic…
3. Enterprise Pit Mine Lookout
26.62 MILES
Drive or walk up the short-but-steep hill off Moule St to the lookout over the old open-cut mine, now full of water (135m deep!). There are good views…
4. Railway Museum & Steam Train
26.73 MILES
Dating from 1889, the Railway Museum has a display on the Darwin–Pine Creek railway, which ran from 1889 to 1976. The lovingly restored steam engine,…