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Batchelor is approx 100km south of Darwin and is the entry point for visitors to the stunning Litchfield National Park. A sealed road provides access to the town, which has a small shopping/services centre and accommodation. Batchelor was a quiet backwater town until World War II. The township was then used as an important allied air force base and the population increased rapidly. The aerodrome can still be seen today. In 1949, uranium was discovered in the nearby area of Rum Jungle, 11km north of Batchelor. Again, the town's population swelled, until the mine was closed in 1963. Rum Jungle has a rich history, typically associated with Australian mining camps and towns. Today, Batchelor thrives on tourism to Litchfield National Park and also has exceptional TAFE and training centres that specifically cater for indigenous students. Some of Batchelor's local attractions include: Coomalie Cultural Centre, Havlik Park, Batchelor Butterfly Farm, WW11 aerodrome and museum, scenic flights and parachuting. Things to do in the Batchelor area include Lake Bennett, an artificial lake for water sports, canoeing, golf driving, bushwalking or bird watching. Litchfield National Park with waterfalls, swimming, plunge pools (Florence Falls, Wangi, Buley Rockhole), Sandy Creek, bushwalking, flora and fauna, termite mounds, camping grounds, rainforest and wilderness. Rum Jungle Lake, 10km west of Batchelor is ideal for swimming and picnics. Best Western Batchelor Resort offers ideal accommodation for exploring Batchelor and Litchfield National Park area.