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

Magnetic Termite Mounds, Litchfield National Park

4.2
#1 of 14 in Things to do in Litchfield National Park
Must see · Geologic Formation · Landmark
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.
Create an itinerary including Magnetic Termite Mounds
© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Tours to Magnetic Termite Mounds

FROM $147 BOOK WITH VIATOR Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin
4.6
Duration: 11 hours
Tours from $147 »
FROM $145 BOOK WITH VIATOR Litchfield National Park Day Tour from Darwin With Waterfalls And Buley Rockhole
4.6
Duration: 12 hours
Tours from $145 »
FROM $134 BOOK WITH VIATOR Litchfield National Park and Jumping Crocodile Cruise
4.2
Duration: 11 hours
Tours from $134 »

Magnetic Termite Mounds reviews

Rate this attraction
TripAdvisor traveler rating
TripAdvisor traveler rating 4.5
797 reviews
Google
4.1
TripAdvisor
  • By MeGeSc
    Very interesting site to see and amazing how small creatures work. Very short walk from car park so definitely worth the stop in and view.  more »
  • By Ron780
    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...  more »
See 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.
  • By Phil s
    Really cool. Public restrooms were available and clean. You can easily listen in on guided tours while you are here.
See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Litchfield National Park

  • Get a personalized trip
    A complete day by day itinerary
    based on your preferences
  • Customize it
    Refine your trip. 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.

Popular things to do in Litchfield National Park

Wangi Falls ©
Waterfall
Wangi Falls
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Florence Falls ©
Waterfall
Florence Falls
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Buley Rockhole ©
Waterfall
Buley Rockhole
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Wangi Falls Art & Cultural Centre
Landmark
Wangi Falls Art & Cultural Centre
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Side trips from Litchfield National Park

Adelaide River War Cemetery ©
Cemetery
Adelaide River War Cemetery
Adelaide River
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Dundee Beach Fishing Charters ©
Fishing Charter / Tour
Dundee Beach Fishing Charters
Dundee Beach
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Robin Falls ©
Waterfall
Robin Falls
Adelaide River
3.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
Adelaide River Railway Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Adelaide River Railway Museum
Adelaide River
2.2
Duration: 2 hours

Don't Miss a Thing. See & Do More.

Trips to Magnetic Termite Mounds by other users

45 days in Australia SEE PLAN Melbourne Darwin Litchfield National Park 60 days in Australia BY A USER FROM GERMANY Cairns Port Douglas Fraser Island 9 days in Darwin BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Speed Boats Tours Mason Gallery Darwin Cenotaph 60 days in Australia BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Sydney Gold Coast Cairns 60 days in Australia BY A USER FROM UNITED KINGDOM Exmouth Margaret River Broome 15 days in Darwin BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA Mason Gallery Wave Lagoon Darwin Waterfront