Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  Australia  /  Northern Territory  /  Litchfield National Park  /  Magnetic Termite Mounds

Magnetic Termite Mounds, Litchfield National Park

4.1

#1 of 14 in Things to do in Litchfield National Park

Geologic Formation Landmark Must See

• ©
• ©
• ©
• © +4
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©

Jutting skywards in a wide open swathe like giant headstones at an odd cemetery, Magnetic Termite Mounds form one of the most impressive and surreal sights at the heart of the Litchfield National Park. The towering 2 m (6.6 ft) mounds--made of saliva, sand, and termite feces--are aligned with the path of the sun in order to keep their busy little residents cool inside. Learn more facts about these intriguing bio-structures unique to Northern Australia at the information shelter. Follow the boardwalks to get close to the mounds. Use our Litchfield National Park trip builder app to arrange your visit to Magnetic Termite Mounds and other attractions in Litchfield National Park.

more less

Create an itinerary including Magnetic Termite Mounds

Start planning

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Magnetic Termite Mounds Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

630 reviews

Google

4.1

• By toko33

  国立公園に入って最初にマグネティック・ターマイト・マウンズ がありました。道路の片側には巨大な蟻塚、反対側には、数え切れないぐらい多くの蟻塚が、墓標の様に同じ方向を向いて立っていました。壮観でした。この他にも、公園のなかの色々な場所で蟻塚を見ることができました。  more »

  The first time I entered the national park was the Magnetic Turmite Mounds. On one side of the road stood in the same direction, with a huge mound on one side and countless mounds on the other side, like a tomb marker. It was spectacular. In addition to this, I was able to see the mounds in various places in the park.
  View original
• By BRavel

  On se croirait à Carnac ou dans un immense cimetière. Ce qui frappe c'est la surface occupée par toutes ces termitières. Près du parking, il y a deux termitières cathédrales.  more »

  It's like Carnac or a huge cemetery. What is striking is the surface occupied by all these termite mounds. Near the car park, there are two termite cathedrals.
  View original

View more on TripAdvisor »

Google

• By Doug Morison

  This was an amazing experience seeing these unique ant hill constructions. Our guide was very informative and explained the different types of ants and their hills as well as their diets habits and building techniques.

  more less
• By Phil s

  Really cool. Public restrooms were available and clean. You can easily listen in on guided tours while you are here.

  more less

View more on Google »

Places to stay near Magnetic Termite Mounds

Plan your trip to Litchfield National Park

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Book it

  Choose from the best hotels
  and activities. Up to 50% off

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.