Goditi la piscina termale Mataranka durante la tua visita al Parco Nazionale Elsey.
Fare una nuotata nelle acque calde e cristalline della piscina naturale è un modo rilassante per rilassarsi dopo una lunga giornata in viaggio.
L'acqua viene alimentata dalla sorgente e gorgoglia ad una temperatura abbastanza costante di 34 gradi Celsius. La corteccia di carta e la foresta di palme circostanti filtrano il sole e lasciano giochi di luce soffusa e screziata sulla superficie dell'acqua. L'area intorno alla piscina è un terreno fertile naturale per la piccola volpe volante rossa. La stagione riproduttiva va solitamente da novembre a maggio, ma spesso si estende anche ai mesi più secchi.
La piscina termale Mataranka potrebbe essere inaccessibile a volte a causa delle inondazioni tra i mesi di novembre e aprile. Assicurati di acquistare il tuo NT Parks Pass prima dell'arrivo (esenti i residenti in NT).
Cose da fare e da vedere a Mataranka
Travellers’ stories
Costo d’ingresso
- Indicative Prices biglietti da $10.00 a $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 biglietti da $5.00 a $30.00
Pass type Child Day pass $5.00 2 week pass $15.00 Open pass - valid for 12 months $30.00
Strutture
- Parcheggio
- Piscina
Attività
- Osservazione uccelli
- Nuoto
- passeggiate
Accessibilità
Accesso disabili disponibili, l'operatore per informazioni contattare.
Certificazione
- COVID sicuro
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.
