Magnetic Termite Mounds
Magnetic Termite Mounds
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One of Litchfield National Park’s most impressive sights is the hundreds of Cathedral and Magnetic termite mounds, some stand as high as two metres. Up to 100 years old these structures are unique to northern parts of Australia and Litchfield National Park in particular. There is a dedicated viewing area with a short boardwalk within the national park.
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Gene B
Perth, Australia37 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
The magnetic termite mounds are amazing, the way they are built to reduce heat from the direct sunlight, but only a couple of mounds clearly visible from the boardwalk, and the boardwalk is maybe 100 metres max. Unfortunately only worth it combined with a Litchfield day trip. There are toilets there though, so a good first stop out of Darwin.
Hot tip - there is a bit to see around Lichfield, so best leave Darwin REAL early.
Hot tip - there is a bit to see around Lichfield, so best leave Darwin REAL early.
Written April 22, 2022
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Peter S
Aarhus, Denmark811 contributions
Aug 2022
If you are in Litchfield National Park, you must visit and see the magnetic Termite Mounds. It is very impressive how the termites build the mounds to have more constant temperature. There are also “regular” terminate mounds in the area – some of those are very tall.
Very recommendable.
Very recommendable.
Written January 25, 2023
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Ashan Gnanasegaram
Sydney, Australia439 contributions
May 2021
This would be the first Litchfield journey if you're coming from Batchelor or Darwin. It's worth spending a quick 10-15 mins to observe these termite mounds at reasonably close distance. The carpark is close to the viewing platform and you'll be able to take some good photos from the platform.
Written May 22, 2021
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Ron780
Sydney, Australia489 contributions
Feb 2020
Well in Litchfield National Park we checked out the magnetic termite mounds. This was our first stop while driving through the area. It is well worth seeing and spending 30 minutes or so walking around. Very enjoyable 😊
Written February 15, 2020
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Tim W
Elimbah, Australia449 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Not sure if we went to the wrong place, or if it was just poorly signposted, but we were underwhelmed with what we saw. The boardwalk near the carpark gave us a view of a scattering of mounds, but we had seen more on our drive in to Litchfield. We were a little pressed for time, so might have to come back and explore further.
Written May 22, 2024
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LisaD
Coppabella, Australia1,080 contributions
Aug 2022
My son had told me about this place and it was on my travels so I popped in.
In a way it was eerie, as the area was dead quiet and the mounds look like graveyard head stones. But I learnt that the termites build them with the thinner edges facing North-South to minimize their exposure to the sun, keeping the mounds cool.
Definitely worth the stop. Carpark is right next to the wheelchair friendly boardwalk.
There is also another spot like this on Fog Bay Road, saw it on my drive to Dundee Beach.
In a way it was eerie, as the area was dead quiet and the mounds look like graveyard head stones. But I learnt that the termites build them with the thinner edges facing North-South to minimize their exposure to the sun, keeping the mounds cool.
Definitely worth the stop. Carpark is right next to the wheelchair friendly boardwalk.
There is also another spot like this on Fog Bay Road, saw it on my drive to Dundee Beach.
Written August 26, 2022
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Vicki J
Woodend, Australia572 contributions
Feb 2021
Well set up viewing area with easy access to the mounds. You really have to admire the busy little ants. Worth a look I particularly love seeing nature at work everything has it s place.
Written March 8, 2021
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vwalmsley
Glenroy, Australia116 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Worth the time to stop in your travels and gain some insight on these industrious little critters. Just off the road with good and well serviced toilet facilities. Info boards provide interesting information. Don’t miss the cathedral mounds past the toilets.
Written August 13, 2022
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Roojesh/Prasila
Darwin, Australia24 contributions
Apr 2021
Pretty spectacular. Have visited this place for more than 20 times I think. Very easy to access. While visiting other popular destinations of Litchfield national park, you can just spend about 15-30 mins extra to see hundreds of termite mounds from viewing platform. However, tall bushes can easily cover and make these mounds totally invisible during the wet season (especially Feb-April).
Written April 21, 2021
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Michelle M
Sydney, Australia207 contributions
Jun 2021
You are quickly upon it so be prepared to turn off. Well signposted. Easy access and short boardwalk. Views of magnetic termite mounds in both directions. A 50 year old cathedral termite mound has a boardwalk around it, with information explaining how they are formed etc. There is also another large cathedral termite mound a little bit behind this one. Plenty of parking.
Written June 29, 2021
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Do you need a 4WD to get to see the mounds?
Written March 20, 2021
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