Edith Falls Leliyn Circuit

Starting from Edith Falls Carpark, Nitmiluk, this circuit walk gives you a tour of the Edith Falls rock pools, exploring the eucalypt forest surrounding the falls along the way. Three swimming holes are waiting for you to hop in and cool off as you take in the relaxing scenery. The upper and middle pools are lovely as well, but the huge and scenic plunge pool surely takes the cake. Play around and try out each pool without the need to worry about food, as there is a kiosk near the car park. However, this shouldn’t discourage you from having a lovely picnic near the pool with your own food and maybe a nice wine. This place is truly a haven amidst the surrounding dry areas. There are multiple lookouts along the way that will quench your thirst for views. A park pass is required for visitors to the NT to access this park. Keep an eye out for strong currents in the wet season. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Photo by admin, 2022.

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Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There
Start At the intersection of Edith Falls Road & Leliyn Trail (-14.1792401,132.1886802)
Mode Car
Directions From Stuart Highway, 1
Turn on to Edith Falls Road then drive for 19.1 km

Track Notes

Getting started
From the northeastern end of Edith Falls Carpark, head towards the brown “Upper Pool - Leliyn Loop Walk - Sweetwater Pool” sign after you head up a couple of steps. Pass by the said sign to your left then a sheltered informational signpost to your right to continue along Edith Falls Leliyn Circuit(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Edith Falls Road & Leliyn Trail Start heading along Leliyn Trail (a walking track).
	After another 660 m (at the intersection of Leliyn Trail & Jatbula Trail) veer right, to head along Leliyn Trail. After another 120 m come to the viewpoint (55 m on your right).
	From the Leliyn Trail turn left, to head along Leliyn Trail. After another 65 m pass the emergency call device (on your right). After another 155 m cross the ford (about 50 m long) Then find the "Edith Falls Upper Pool" (15 m on your left). Edith Falls Upper Pool Edith Falls Upper Pool + - After another 35 m pass the waterfall (20 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the waterfall (40 m on your left). After another 55 m find the "Edith Falls Middle Pool" (80 m on your right). Edith Falls Middle Pool Edith Falls Middle Pool + - After another 340 m come to the "Waterfall viewpoint" (40 m on your right).
	From the Leliyn Trail turn sharp left, to head along Leliyn Trail. After another 750 m (from the Leliyn Trail) continue straight, to head along Leliyn Trail. After another 245 m cross the ford.
	After another 155 m (from the Leliyn Trail) turn right. After another 165 m come to the viewpoint (35 m on your right).
	Turn left. After another 40 m find the "Edith Falls Plunge Pool" (20 m on your right). Edith Falls Plunge Pool Edith Falls Plunge Pool + - After another 145 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 20 m pass the fast-food restaurant (25 m on your left).
	Turn right. After another 20 m (from the Edith Falls Road) veer right, to head along Edith Falls Road. After another 90 m pass the car park (30 m on your left).
	After another 20 m come to the end.

Terrain

Edith Falls Leliyn Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	3 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 2.9 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	2.9 km	[toilet]

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