Florence Falls, Waterfall in Litchfield National Park, Australia
Florence Falls is a segmented waterfall on Florence Creek in Litchfield National Park, about 80 km south of Darwin. It drops from 64 m above sea level through tiers 9.8–15 m high, ending in a plunge pool. The falls sit near the park's northern boundary and are reached by sealed road.
Florence Falls is known to the Aboriginal people as Karrimurra, a name recorded for the segmented waterfall on Florence Creek. The falls lie within Litchfield National Park, near the park's northern boundary about 80 km south of Darwin, on land cared for by its traditional owners.
The falls are also known by the Aboriginal name Karrimurra, recorded alongside the English name Florence Falls. The name is the only Aboriginal place name the sources give for the site, and it appears in the identity data for the waterfall on Florence Creek.
Two walking trails lead to the waterfall: a shorter route through shaded areas and a longer loop walk, both suited for easy hiking. The paths are generally accessible, and visitors should be aware that water flow changes significantly between wet and dry seasons.
Florence Falls is also known by the Aboriginal name Karrimurra. The falls drop between 9.8 and 15 metres at each of their segmented tiers, and the plunge pool below is a popular swimming spot, with safety warnings posted. A signpost at the site lists the Shady Creek Walk (1.2 km return) and the Florence Creek Walk (3.2 km return), both graded easy.
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