The Edith Falls (Aboriginal Jawoyn language: Leliyn[3]) is a series of cascading waterfalls and pools on the Edith River in the Nitmiluk National Park, located approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) north of Katherine, in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Edith Falls Leliyn
Edith Falls after the wet season.
Location	Nitmiluk National Park, Northern Territory, Australia
Coordinates	14°10′S 132°10′E[1]
Type	Cascade
Elevation	176 metres (577 ft) AHD
Total height	8.7–12 metres (29–39 ft)[2]
Watercourse	Edith River

The falls descend from an elevation of 176 metres (577 ft) above sea level and range in height between 8.7–12 metres (29–39 ft).[2] There are trails to the top of the escarpment, allowing visitors to view the waterfalls. Edith Falls is connected to Katherine Gorge via the 66-kilometre (41 mi) Jatbula walk. The traditional custodians of the land surrounding the waterfall are the Jawoyn people.[4]

See also

• List of waterfalls of the Northern Territory

References

External links

• "Leliyn (Edith Falls)" (PDF). Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory (PDF). Government of the Northern Territory. September 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 November 2013.

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