Wildlife
Magnetic termite mounds, Litchfield
Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory
Wedge-shaped termite mounds that line up north to south, with boardwalk viewing.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 30 min
A boardwalk lets you see the flat mounds built by magnetic termites, which orient themselves to regulate temperature. Cathedral mounds are nearby. Easy roadside stop on the sealed road into Litchfield.
Good to know
- Go early to beat the heat
- Walk the boardwalk to see the tall cathedral mounds
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
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