エルシー国立公園を訪れたら、マタランカ温泉プールを楽しみましょう。
自然プールの温かく澄んだ水で泳ぐのは、長い一日のドライブの後にリラックスできる方法です。
水は湧き水で、ほぼ一定の 34 ℃ の温度で湧き出しています。周囲のペーパーバークとヤシの森が太陽を遮り、水面に柔らかいまだら模様の光が映し出されます。プールの周辺は、小さなアカオオコウモリの自然繁殖地です。繁殖期は通常 11 月から 5 月ですが、乾燥した時期にまで及ぶこともよくあります。
マタランカ温泉プールは、11 月から 4 月までの間、洪水のため利用できない場合があります。到着前に必ず NT パークス パスを購入してください (NT 居住者は対象外)。
マタランカの見どころ＆体験
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入場コスト
- Indicative Prices$10.00から$150.00へのチケット
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$5.00から$30.00へのチケット
Pass type Child Day pass $5.00 2 week pass $15.00 Open pass - valid for 12 months $30.00
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認定
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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.
