Litchfield Park Scenic Flight From Darwin: Waterfalls From Above

Fly over five waterfalls and remote Outback landscape inaccessible by road

A scenic flight from Darwin over Litchfield National Park in a private fixed-wing aircraft, departing at 9am and returning by 10:20am. You'll see waterfalls including Florence, Tjenja, Wangi, Tolmer and Sandy Creek Falls, plus the Darwin River Dam, Rum Jungle Uranium Mine, Magnetic Ant Hills and the Lost City from the air. The flight covers terrain largely unreachable on foot or by vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scenic flight over Litchfield Park

• Arrive at Kookaburra Air
• Depart on scenic flight
• Fly over Darwin River Dam and Rum Jungle
• View Litchfield escarpments and Magnetic Ant Hills
• See Cascades, Lost City, and waterfalls
• Fly over Western Regions and Darwin Harbour
• Arrive back at Kookaburra Air

The experience

How do you see Litchfield's hidden corners without spending a day driving into the Outback? From the air. The flight departs Kookaburra Air at Darwin Airport at 9am and covers ground no road reaches: waterfalls that cascade into remote gorges, wetlands stretching across the landscape, and the escarpments that frame the park. You get a window seat and the full hour to watch the terrain unfold below.

The route takes you over the Darwin River Dam first, then the Rum Jungle Uranium Mine, a landmark visible for miles, and on to the Magnetic Ant Hills. From there the flight swings over the Cascades and the Lost City before reaching the string of waterfalls: Florence, Tjenja, Wangi, Tolmer and Sandy Creek Falls, each one dropping into pools or gorges that look entirely different from above. On the return, you fly north over the Bynoe and Darwin Harbour upper reaches and the Western Regions, country that stays inaccessible unless you're airborne.

The aircraft is a private fixed-wing plane, not a helicopter, and parking at Darwin Airport is free. Infants under two fly free but may sit on a parent's lap if the plane is full. A minimum of two adults is required for the flight to operate, and the whole experience (arrival, flight and return) takes about an hour and a half from start to finish.

What’s included

• Scenic flight over Litchfield National Park.
• window seat.
• free parking at Darwin Airport.
• private fixed-wing aircraft.
• live English-speaking guide.
• GST included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kookaburra Air

Is this one for you?The flight departs from Darwin Airport with free parking, so if you're renting a car, you can drive straight there. If you're staying in the city without transport, arrange a taxi or rideshare to the airport. The 9am start time is early enough that you'll beat the traffic, and the whole outing finishes by mid-morning, leaving your afternoon free.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 3): free.

What waterfalls will I see on the Litchfield scenic flight?

The flight passes over five named waterfalls: Florence, Tjenja, Wangi, Tolmer and Sandy Creek Falls. Each one appears different from the air than it would from the ground, and the flight is timed to show them all in a single pass over the park.

How long is the actual flight time over Litchfield?

The flight itself runs for one hour. You'll arrive at Kookaburra Air at Darwin Airport by 8:45am, depart at 9am, and be back on the ground by 10:20am, so the whole outing takes about an hour and a half including the ground time.

Can I see the Rum Jungle Uranium Mine from the air?

Yes. The Rum Jungle Uranium Mine is one of the landmarks the flight passes over on its route through Litchfield, and it's visible from the aircraft as a distinct site in the landscape.

What's included in the scenic flight ticket?

The flight includes a window seat, free parking at Darwin Airport, and GST. The aircraft is a private fixed-wing plane, and you'll have a live English-speaking guide on board. Food and drink are not included.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Darwin Airport?

You'll need to get to Kookaburra Air at Darwin Airport by 8:45am for the 9am departure. Free parking is available at the airport, so if you have a rental car, you can leave it there during the flight. If you're staying in Darwin without a car, you'll need to arrange a taxi or rideshare to the airport.