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The area's newest tourist attraction is Litchfield Park which, if its roads are upgraded and its development controlled, could well rival Kakadu. Certainly its falls, and the swimming holes at the base of the falls, are more accessible and equally as attractive as those at Jim Jim in Kakadu. Already the Park, which is only 2 hours drive from Darwin, is becoming a popular weekend drive for the locals. The picnic area at Wangi Falls, with its large natural pool, its interesting walking trails, and its twin falls, is an ideal place for a day out. There is a real feeling of being in a tropical paradise. The vegetation around the falls is thick and luxuriant and the water is beautifully clear. The most up to date information, particularly as far as roads and access are concerned, is available on the Litchfield Park brochure produced by the Conservation Commission of the Northern Territory

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Further south past the Acacia Roadhouse and the Manton Dam Recreational Area, the pretty town of Batchelor lies nestled in lush green woodlands fourteen kilometres west of the Stuart Highway. The venue of a number of unusual attractions including the now closed Rum Jungle uranium mine and the Territory's only butterfly farm, Batchelor also makes the ideal base for exploring the nearby Litchfield National Park. Obtaining ever increasing popularity, this huge 650 square kilometre park is dominated by the massive sandstone plateau of the Tabletop Range. Waterfalls tumble off the striking plateau down sheer cliffs into pockets of rainforests, carving out natural swimming holes and densely populated wildlife sanctuaries. For a self-guided tour into this magnificent and unspoilt wilderness area, access is via a small network of hiking and 4WD tracks, linking several camping spots. If you prefer to put your trust with some experienced adventurers, there are a growing number of tours groups entering Litchfield, offering a variety of different Top End encounters.