Nitmiluk National Park

While the southern entrance of Nitmiluk National Park is defined by the soaring walls of Katherine Gorge, the northern sector offers a distinctly different but equally compelling experience at Leliyn, famously known as Edith…

The Lower Pool at Leliyn is the most immediate and accessible feature of the northern sector, located just a short walk from the main parking area and campground. This expansive pool is framed by paperbark trees and pandanus…

To reach the more secluded pools of Leliyn, one must commit to the Leliyn Loop Trail. This path is a winding, rocky ascent that takes visitors out of the shaded valley and onto the exposed face of the sandstone escarpment. …

The Upper Pool at Leliyn is often cited by travelers as their favorite location in the entire park, and it is easy to see why. After the arduous climb of the loop trail, you descend into a shaded bowl of rock where a permanent…

For those seeking the ultimate solitude within Nitmiluk, the trail continues past the Upper Pool toward Long Hole and eventually Sweetwater Pool. This section of the park is less frequented, as the distance from the parking area…

Throughout our exploration of Leliyn, the concept of biodiversity has been a constant theme. Nitmiluk is home to an extraordinary array of species, many of which have evolved to survive in this dual world of fire and water. …

As we return to the Lower Pool and the conclusion of our journey through Leliyn, take a moment to reflect on the diversity of the Nitmiluk National Park landscape. From the massive, vertical walls of the southern Katherine Gorge…