Elsey National Park

National park · Roper Gulf

Elsey National Park

National park · Roper Gulf

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Stuart Hwy, Mataranka NT 0852, Australia

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Highlights

Thermal springs, camping, canoeing, barramundi, turtles, wildlife  

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Stuart Hwy, Mataranka NT 0852, Australia Get directions

nt.gov.au
@elseynationalpark

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Stuart Hwy, Mataranka NT 0852, Australia Get directions

+61 8 8975 4560
nt.gov.au
@elseynationalpark

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wheelchair accessible parking lot
wheelchair accessible entrance

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Aug 7, 2025

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"Hot Springs in Elsey National Park About 65 miles south of Katherine's famous gorges and waterfalls lies the local’s secret that is the Mataranka Hot Springs in Elsey National Park. Between May and September, the water is calm and, in some places, 93 degrees Fahrenheit. The best areas to soak are in the Bitter Springs and Mataranka thermal pools; the former is deeper and quieter while Mataranka forks off into a peaceful stream that reaches a bridge and ladder. In both places, the water is turquoise and transparent, shaded by Mataranka palm trees and festooned with wildlife such as barramundi and even freshwater turtles—don't forget your snorkel!"

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Joyce Box

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Bitter Springs & Mataranka springs are a definite do, can't drive buy. Bring your noodles & enjoy a relaxing float down Bitter Springs or just sit & enjoy your time at Mataranka. Constant 34 degrees but definitely doesn't feel like it.

Ecka Hesketh

Google
A short walk or drive from Mataranka town ..heaps to see about our past culture & way of life.. recommend a visit when in town. Great Barra fishing but please beware of the crocs close to the rivers.

Steve Barnes

Google
Visited bitter springs thermal pool. Nice. Warm clear water. Bring a noodle to float down. 15 minute float down 3 minute walk back.

Liisa Grace Baun

Google
What an amazing place in the Northern Territory. We spent the first part of the morning swimming at Bitter Springs which I highly recommend. It is like something you see on TV! You don’t need to travel out of Australia to enjoy something so magical and beautiful. Water is clear. There’s a nice currant which can take you downstream if you wish to float and relax. Ample parking. Not too far to walk to the springs. Toilets are near car park.

Doddy 03 GU

Google
Camped at the other campground the 1st night which was great then Mataranka homestead the next few nights. Loved the thermal pool although does get quite busy and noisy and a just a short drive to Bitter springs . This was a nice relaxing drift along the crystal clear creek. A noodle is a must to get the most out it.

Nigel Smith

Google
Loved this. Much nicer campsites than the nearby caravan parks if you prefer space and bush. Not as close to thermal springs but right on the river for interesting walks.

John Price

Google
Very picturesque park with good camping facilities and generous shaded sites. Plenty of interesting walks although due to increased croc alerts no swimming was permitted on my visit there. Easy access on sealed road and not too crowded (possibly due to croc alert). Feral donkeys were noisy at night

Val Kraken (ValKraken)

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Sort of like stepping in time machine and going to prehistoric kingdom only difference is no dinos. Unique experience would definitely recommend. Be aware though there may be 1000s of bats