Cathedral & Magnetic termite mounds

Starting from the car park off Litchfield Park Road, Litchfield National Park, take a leisurely stroll along the smooth, flat path and marvel at the unique Magnetic and Cathedral Termite mounds. Some as old as 100 years old, the Magnetic Termite mounds stand up to two metres high and have thin edges pointing north-south and broad backs facing east-west. The taller four-metre-high Cathedral Termite mounds are also a sight to behold. Learn more about these remarkable creatures and their habitat at the information shelter. Enjoy the views and take in the beauty of the rural landscape. There is a toilet located along the path. A park pass is required for visitors to the NT to access this park. 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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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	(-13.1032201,130.8449203)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Stuart Highway Turn on to Batchelor Road then drive for 12.5 km At roundabout, take exit 2 and drive for another 6.6 km Turn left onto Litchfield Park Road and drive for another 28.8 km Turn right and drive for another 245 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the toilet at the start. After another 20 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m turn left. After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 55 m long) Then come to the "Magnetic Termites" (on your left). After another 65 m pass the sign (5 m on your right). Then pass the ""magnetic" Termites" (50 m on your left).
	Turn right. After another 6 m turn left. After another 25 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m turn right.
	After another 20 m turn left. After another 20 m veer right. After another 25 m veer right.
	After another 20 m turn right. After another 20 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Cathedral & Magnetic termite mounds

Grading

	Class 1/6 Smooth & flat
Length	335 m
Time	10 min to 20 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (1/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 0 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	0 m	[toilet]

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Weather Forecast
- Ararat Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the Otways, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the Otways, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching around 17.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:10am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  6°C → 17°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching around 17.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  3°C → 18°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog. The chance of morning frost in the north. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 6 with daytime temperatures reaching around 19.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  6°C → 20°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  10°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  12°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  11°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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  When planning and before starting your trip please check the NT parks alerts pages for anything that may impact on your plans.
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