Genießen Sie das Mataranka Thermalbecken bei Ihrem Besuch im Elsey Nationalpark.
Ein Bad im warmen, kristallklaren Wasser des natürlichen Beckens ist eine entspannende Möglichkeit, nach einem langen Tag auf der Straße zu entspannen.
Das Wasser wird von einer Quelle gespeist und sprudelt mit einer ziemlich konstanten Temperatur von 34 Grad Celsius hervor. Der umgebende Paperbark- und Palmenwald filtert das Sonnenlicht und lässt weiches, gesprenkeltes Licht auf der Wasseroberfläche spielen. Der Bereich um das Becken ist ein natürlicher Brutplatz für den kleinen Roten Flughund. Die Brutzeit dauert normalerweise von November bis Mai, erstreckt sich aber oft bis in die trockeneren Monate.
Das Mataranka Thermalbecken kann aufgrund von Überschwemmungen zwischen November und April zeitweise nicht zugänglich sein. Denken Sie daran, Ihren NT Parks Pass vor Ihrer Ankunft zu kaufen (Einwohner des NT sind davon ausgenommen).
Sehen & Erleben bei Mataranka
Travellers’ stories
Eintrittspreise
- Indicative Prices Tickets von $10.00 bis $150.00
Visitors to the Northern Territory (NT) will need a Parks Pass to visit most national parks and reserves. NT residents are exempt from purchasing a pass. https://nt.gov.au/parks/park-pass - Child Tickets von $5.00 bis $30.00
Pass type Child Day pass $5.00 2 week pass $15.00 Open pass - valid for 12 months $30.00
Einrichtungen
- Parkplatz
- Schwimmbad
Aktivitäten
- Vögel beobachten
- Schwimmen
- Spaziergänge
Zugänglichkeit
Zugang für Behinderte zur Verfügung, Kontakt Betreiber.
Akkreditierung
- COVID Sicher
Can Mataranka be done as a day trip?
A day trip to Mataranka from Katherine is definitely possible. The crystal clear thermal waters of Bitter Springs and Mataranka Thermal Pools are known to soothe the soul, so it's worth setting off early to maximise your time in the region.
[/faqDo I need any passes or permits to visit Mataranka?
Mataranka and Bitter Springs are free to enter and do not require any permits.
[/faqHow do I get around Mataranka?
Mataranka township itself is small, but if you want to see the surrounding attractions, a car will make the trip to the water more comfortable. If you're walking from the township, Bitter Springs is 30 minutes (2.9 kilometres) away and the Mataranka Thermal Pool is around two hours' (9 kilometres) walk.
[/faqHow do I get to Mataranka?
Mataranka and Bitter Springs in Elsey National Park are just over an hour's drive southeast of Katherine. An easy way to get there is to drive, although there are tours that set off from Darwin. If you're in the adventurous spirit, the Explorers Way self-driving route will take you all the way from Adelaide in South Australia to Darwin, via Mataranka. You can drive the route in a regular car, but give yourself around a fortnight if you truly want to enjoy the experience.
[/faqHow far is Mataranka from Katherine?
Mataranka is 108km from Katherine, or just over an hour by car.
[/faqWhat are the major attractions at Mataranka?
The major drawcards here are of course the natural springs and baths. Bitter Springs and the Mataranka Thermal Pools are both worth a visit, so make sure you leave time for each of them. The region also boasts plenty of WWII history, and some amazing camping and fishing spots.
[/faqWhat should I bring with me to Mataranka?
Bring swimwear, a towel, underwater camera (if you have one), goggles, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, a water bottle, and you're set.
[/faqWhen is the best time to visit Mataranka?
If you want warm, dry days and cool nights, your best bet is to explore Mataranka from May to October. This is the most popular time to visit, however the pools are open for swimming year round.
[/faqWhere should I go next from Mataranka?
From Mataranka, the closest must-see location is Nitmiluk National Park and Nitmiluk Gorge. There's plenty to see, so give yourself a couple of days staying in the nearby town of Katherine.
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