Parking
Start at Florence Falls carpark and finish at Wangi Falls. Arrange a second vehicle or a pickup at Wangi before you set out.
Overview
About Tabletop Track: Florence Falls to Wangi Falls
Why go
- Creek crossings, open plateau and two famous waterfalls in one traverse.
Heads up
- Remote, hot and exposed, with long stretches without reliable water.
Map & elevation
The route
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Full mapElevation32–218 m
Plan your hike
Before you go
Parking
Safety
3 active Litchfield alerts
- ClosureTabletop Track closedMentions Tabletop Track, referenced in this guideThe Tabletop Track is closed because an Excess Heat Warning is in effect and there is no accessible drinking water. - Permit access only; do not plan an unpermitted walk on the track.Official details
- CautionReynolds River Track: deep water crossingsThe Reynolds River Track is open to 4WDs only, but rough conditions and water crossings about 500–600 mm deep require care.Official details
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Litchfield Tour Guide
Your drive to Tabletop Track: Florence Falls to Wangi Falls, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Litchfield National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
Recorded for this trailhead
Tabletop Track from Florence Falls0:00 / 0:25
“You're approaching the Florence Falls access for the Tabletop Track; the walking route starts beyond the carpark.”
Plays as you drive up to this trailhead in the Parkwolf Litchfield Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- Florence Falls
- The Pigeon That Crosses the Sea
- The Walk Between Two Swims
- Buley Rockhole
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Trail guide
Hiking Tabletop Track: Florence Falls to Wangi Falls
The whole crossingTabletop Track’s Florence Falls–Wangi Falls leg is a 20 km one-way point-to-point through…
Tabletop Track’s Florence Falls–Wangi Falls leg is a 20 km one-way point-to-point through savanna woodland, forest, creeks and rocky plateau. NT Parks allows two days for this Grade 4 route. The distance includes 16.5 km between the falls junctions and access tracks of 1.2 km at Florence and 2.2 km at Wangi. This is one section of the 39–46 km Tabletop circuit. Start at Florence Falls and finish at Wangi Falls, so arrange a pickup or vehicle transfer. It suits walkers ready for an overnight trip; the remote setting and limited support make it a serious undertaking.
Creeks, then open plateauThe Florence side climbs steeply in places.
The Florence side climbs steeply in places. The first 4 km include several creek crossings; for the following 6 km, there is no reliable water across the plateau. Flat stretches ease your legs, but the track also crosses rough, rocky ground through woodland and forest. Carry all food and water; there is no dependable resupply en route. Southern Campground lies along this Tabletop section, so book a campsite and plan your water stops before leaving.
What you get at the endsBetween the two waterfall areas, the route crosses Litchfield’s high country through savanna…
Between the two waterfall areas, the route crosses Litchfield’s high country through savanna woodland, forest and rugged rock, with scenic pools along the broader Tabletop route. There are few facilities on the walk, and the remote middle makes it a poor choice if you need an easy exit. At the finish, Wangi Falls café serves hot and cold food. It is at the visitor area, not halfway along the trail, so bring your meals for the crossing.
Make the logistics workUse Florence Falls carpark for the start, then meet your second vehicle or pickup at Wangi…
Use Florence Falls carpark for the start, then meet your second vehicle or pickup at Wangi Falls. Book and pay for the extended walk and campsite before you leave. Most visitors need an NT Parks pass; Northern Territory residents are exempt. Access is usually open from June through September and can change seasonally, so check status before travelling. Dogs aren’t permitted in the park.
