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Upper Cascades walk

A hot, exposed climb onto the Tabletop Plateau with lookouts over the lowlands. Carry water.

At a glance

Distance
3.3 km (dry season loop) / 3.6 km (wet season return)
Duration
2 h
Official track grade
Grade 4
Elevation gain
Not published
Cost
NT Parks Visitor Pass required for interstate and overseas visitors.
Experience
Self-guided
Facilities
Not published
Accessibility
Not published
Dogs
Not published
Family suitability
Not published
Public transport
Not published

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Highlights

  • Plateau lookouts

Trailhead & access: Cascades car park.

Official trail details

Location & map

Litchfield National Park

Top End, Northern Territory

Trailhead & access: Cascades car park.

Exact trailhead coordinates have not been confirmed. Use the official source’s location and directions.

Sources & verification

Last checked: 2026-10-31. Source review only; not a site inspection or live status check.

  • https://nt.gov.au/parks/find-a-park/litchfield-national-park/short-walks

Official source

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