Tolmer Falls Circuit

Starting from Tolmer Falls Carpark, Litchfield Park, this circuit track takes you to Tolmer Falls, visiting the famed Tolmer Falls overlook along the way. Witness the falls as they gracefully descend over twin cliffs into a tranquil plunge pool, a breathtaking spectacle that ranks among the highlights of Litchfield National Park. Named in honour of Alexander Tolmer, a respected figure in the South Australia Police force, these falls epitomize the park's natural grandeur. The circuit offers a captivating glimpse into the park's pristine wilderness. While the wet season promises the most dramatic display of cascading waters, Tolmer Falls captivates visitors year-round with its timeless beauty. Please note that swimming and camping are prohibited, preserving the falls' pristine allure for generations to come. 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	(-13.2027182,130.7138493)
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 49.8 km Turn left onto Tolmer Falls Road and drive for another 540 m Continue and drive for another 15 m Keep left and drive for another 30 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Tolmer Falls Carpark, head towards the 2 thick metal poles serving as a bollard along the car park. Pass through the gap in between, then head along the paved track as you move directly away from the car park. Keep right at the T intersection and follow the sign for "Tolmer Viewing Deck" and "Lookout Walk" to continue along Tolmer Falls Circuit (counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 20 m (from the Tolmer Falls Walk) continue straight. After another 80 m pass the toilet (on your left). After another 50 m pass the shelter (40 m on your right). Continue straight. After another 10 m pass the shelter (20 m on your right). Then pass the shelter (10 m on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to the upper lookout. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 25 m continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to Tolmer Falls Lookout (lower one) via a boardwalk. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 205 m (from the Tolmer Creek Walk) veer left, to head along Tolmer Creek Walk (a walking track). After another 20 m pass the shelter (15 m on your left). Then come to the viewpoint (10 m on your left).
	After another 200 m pass the "Tolmer Falls" (35 m on your right). After another 790 m pass the shelter (5 m on your left). Then pass the sign (8 m on your left).
	After another 8 m (from the Tolmer Falls Walk) turn right. After another 20 m come to the end.

This side trip takes you to Tolmer Falls Lookout (lower one) via a boardwalk.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	From the Tolmer Creek Walk Start (a footpath). After another 10 m cross the bridge (about 40 m long) "Tolmer Falls Lookout".
	Continue another 0 m to find Tolmer Falls Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 50 m to the main route.

This side trip takes you to the upper lookout.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 100 m come to a viewpoint.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 100 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Tolmer Falls Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.4 km
Time	20 min to 40 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	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There are 5 on route, on average they are 235 m apart with the largest gap of 1000 m.

Toilet: There is one 100 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	100 m	[toilet]
Shelter	145 m	[shelter]
Shelter	145 m	[shelter]
Shelter	155 m	[shelter]
Shelter	390 m	[shelter]
Shelter	1.4 km	[shelter]

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| Tolmer Falls - nt.gov.au | Tolmer Falls - Hiking the World | Tolmer Falls - Campedia | Litchfield NP Short Walks Brochure | Litchfield NP - nt.gov.au | Litchfield NP - northernterritory.com
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  Tuesday 29 April
  
  23°C
  Shower or two developing.
  60% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the south, becoming less likely later this evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  15°C → 20°C
  Showers increasing.
  90% chance of rain
  2 → 15mm
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog in the south. Medium chance of showers in the south from the late morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching 20 to 25.
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  13°C → 19°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  9 → 35mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog about higher ground in the early morning. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 24.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  12°C → 20°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 15mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm along the coastal fringe. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching between 14 and 21.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 9mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 13 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 21.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  13°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
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