The Wangi Falls is a segmented waterfall on the Wangi Creek located within the Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory of Australia.
| Wangi Falls | |
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 Wangi Falls in the Litchfield National Park | |
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| Location | Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Coordinates | 13°09′49″S 130°41′07″E / 13.16361°S 130.68528°E[1] |
| Type | Segmented |
| Elevation | 84 metres (276 ft) AHD |
| Total height | 41–52 metres (135–171 ft) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Wangi Creek |
Location and features
editThe waterfall descends from an elevation of 84 metres (276 ft) above sea level via a series of segmented tiers that range in height between 41–52 metres (135–171 ft).[2] Accessed by sealed road, the falls are found near the western boundary of the park, approximately 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Darwin.
The plunge pool at the base of the falls is a popular swimming spot, however is often closed following significant rainfall due to sightings of crocodiles in the area.[3][4]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Wangi Falls (NT)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ "Map of Wangi Falls, NT". Bonzle Digital Atlas of Australia. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ Beverage, Alison (9 March 2014). "Potential killer crocodile caught at popular swimming hole in Litchfield Park". Northern Territory News. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
- ^ Gibson, Jano (27 May 2013). "Croc fears close popular swimming spot". ABC News. Australia. Retrieved 17 May 2014.
External links
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- "Wangi Falls". World of Waterfalls. Johnny T. Cheng. 5 June 2006.
- "Litchfield National Park: Fact sheet" (PDF). Parks & Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory (PDF). Government of the Northern Territory. April 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 May 2014.
- "Litchfield National Park". Parks and Wildlife Commission NT. Government of the Northern Territory. May 2014.
- "Litchfield National Park". Australia 4 Wheel Drive Rentals and Goholi Pty Limited. March 2014.
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