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MATARANKA
THERMAL POOL - Elsey National park
The serene Roper River beginsits
life within the boundaries of the 13,840 hectare Elsey
National Park. Numerous springs within the Park feed the
Roper River which, in the “dry season” (April-Sept), flows
gently through large waterholes and then tumbles over rocks
and tufa dams.
During the
wet season, flood waters cause the river to swell and rage
on its journey to the sea.The Rainbow Spring and Thermal
Pool sector of the park are a major attraction to visitors.
Mataranka Thermal Pool - Photo Courtesy of NT Tourism
The spring water rising from
underground at 30.5 million litres per day, and at a
temperature of 34 0C is then contained in a relaxing
swimming pool surrounded by a paperbark and palm forest.
Access The Park has three access
points. To access the main Thermal Pool take the Homestead
Road turnoff (1.5 kilometres south of Mataranka) and follow
it for approximately 7 kilometres.
To access the
facilities along John Hauser Drive turnoff Homestead Road
approximately 4 kilometres from the Highway. The Bitter
Springs access is via a sealed road leading directly from
Mataranka township. |
