Bitter Springs
Mataranka, Northern Territory
A thermal creek winding through palm and paperbark, where you drift downstream in a clear current. It is quieter and more natural than the main thermal pool; take a pool noodle or float and watch for slippery steps.
- Nearest town
- Mataranka, Northern Territory
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -14.9500, 133.0250
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually July. Hot in August–June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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FAQs
Where is Bitter Springs?
Bitter Springs is in Mataranka, Northern Territory, at GPS -14.9500, 133.0250.
Which road trips pass Bitter Springs?
Bitter Springs is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Katherine, Nitmiluk and Mataranka.
What is there to see near Bitter Springs?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mataranka Thermal Pool (5 km), Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park (73 km), Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge (96 km) and Katherine Hot Springs (96 km).
When is the best time to visit Bitter Springs?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually July. Hot in August–June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)