Mataranka Thermal Pool
Mataranka, Northern Territory
A thermal spring pool of roughly 34 °C in Elsey National Park, set among palms with the Waterhouse River nearby. A classic way to unwind on the long Stuart Highway drive; best early or late, when fewer people are there.
- Nearest town
- Mataranka, Northern Territory
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- -14.9253, 133.0658
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 Mataranka Thermal Pool?
Mataranka Thermal Pool is in Mataranka, Northern Territory, at GPS -14.9253, 133.0658.
Which road trips pass Mataranka Thermal Pool?
Mataranka Thermal Pool is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Katherine, Nitmiluk and Mataranka and The Explorer's Way: Port Augusta to Darwin.
What is there to see near Mataranka Thermal Pool?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bitter Springs (5 km), Cutta Cutta Caves Nature Park (75 km), Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge (97 km) and Katherine Hot Springs (99 km).
When is the best time to visit Mataranka Thermal Pool?
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)