4. Darwin - Litchfield National Park

About an hour's drive south of Darwin lies the 1500 sq. km Litchfield National Park, which is known for waterfalls, swimming holes & scenic hikes. Avoiding the many tour options available, we rented a car & headed out that way. Although we found the drive through the forest to get there somewhat uninspiring, we thoroughly enjoyed hiking the area & swimming under the waterfalls.

We detoured on the way back through Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve in search of crocs. Although that search was fruitless, it did yield my first wallaby sighting!

Note: Wallaby vs. Kangaroo
While both are considered "macropads", wallabies are smaller & more compact to adapt to forests & rocky terrain. Kangaroos are larger and better suited for speed and open space.Read more