LNP Wangi Carpark Helicopter Landing Site

Litchfield National Park, AU 🇦🇺 Heliport

ICAO

AU-0159

IATA

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Elevation

112 ft

Region

AU-NT

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: OZHII

Location: -13.162404° N, 130.68168° E

Continent: Oceania

Type: Heliport

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Online Reviews Summary

Traveler reviews for the LNP Wangi Carpark Helicopter Landing Site (AU-0159) itself are not widely available as a distinct entity. However, reviews and experiences for the broader Wangi Falls Day Use Area & Carpark in Litchfield National Park, where the helipad is located, indicate a generally positive traveler sentiment, particularly regarding its natural beauty and comprehensive facilities. Visitors often praise the accessibility and amenities, making it a popular and convenient stop within the park.

What Travelers Love
  • Natural Beauty & Swimming: Travelers consistently highlight the stunning Wangi Falls and its large, deep plunge pool as a prime swimming spot, often described as postcard-perfect. The falls flow year-round, offering spectacular views, especially during the wet season.
  • Accessibility: The site is easily accessible via sealed roads, suitable for 2WD vehicles, and features paved pathways from the carpark to the swimming hole with handrails, making it highly accessible for most visitors.
  • Comprehensive Facilities: The Wangi Falls Carpark area is well-equipped with flushing toilets, accessible toilets, hot showers (at the campground), electric BBQs, picnic tables, and a kiosk/cafe serving hot and cold food. There is also a public telephone and an emergency call device.
  • Spacious Parking: The carpark offers ample space, with capacity for 52 cars and 25 spaces for coaches, caravans, and long vehicles.
  • Walking Tracks: Various walking tracks are available, including a 3km loop over the falls and access to the longer 39km Tabletop Track for experienced hikers.
Common Complaints
  • Wet Season Swimming Closures: During the tropical summer (typically October to March), swimming at Wangi Falls is often prohibited due to strong and dangerous currents and the potential presence of saltwater crocodiles.
  • Crowds: The popularity of Wangi Falls means it can get very busy, especially during peak dry season hours, making it less serene for those seeking solitude. The campground can also be overcrowded.
  • Online Booking System: For those planning to camp at the Wangi Falls Campground, the mandatory online booking system has been noted as potentially user-unfriendly, especially on mobile devices.

While direct traveler experiences specifically detailing helicopter arrivals or departures at the LNP Wangi Carpark Helicopter Landing Site (AU-0159) are not explicitly reviewed, the overall excellent facilities and accessibility of the Wangi Falls Carpark suggest a convenient and well-supported location for any associated aerial activities. Helicopter tours generally offer scenic flights over Wangi Falls, with some landing at other secluded waterfall locations for swims or at other resorts for refreshments.

Last updated: 63 days ago

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