La piscine thermale de Mataranka est un endroit idéal pour se détendre.
On dit que les eaux chaudes et cristallines de la piscine naturelle ont le pouvoir d'apaiser les douleurs après une longue journée sur la route.
L'eau est alimentée par une source, bouillonnant à une température assez constante de 34 degrés Celsius. L'écorce de papier et la forêt de palmiers environnantes filtrent le soleil et laissent une lumière douce et tachetée jouer à la surface de l'eau. La zone autour de la piscine est un lieu de reproduction naturel pour le petit renard volant roux. La saison de reproduction s'étend généralement de novembre à mai, mais s'étend souvent sur les mois les plus secs.
La piscine thermale de Mataranka peut être parfois inaccessible en raison d'inondations entre les mois de novembre à avril.
Choses à voir et à faire à Mataranka
Travellers’ stories
Tarif d’entrée
- Indicative Prices billets à partir de $10.00 jusqu’à $150.00
From 3 April 2023, visitors to the Northern Territory (NT) will need a park pass to visit most national parks and reserves. NT residents are exempt from purchasing a pass. https://nt.gov.au/parks/park-pass - Child billets à partir de $5.00 jusqu’à $30.00
Pass type Child Day pass $5.00 2 week pass $15.00 Open pass - valid for 12 months $30.00
Aménagements
- Parking
- Piscine
Activités
- Observation des oiseaux
- La natation
- Des promenades
Accessibilité
Accès handicapés disponibles, opérateur de contact pour plus de détails.
Certification
- Covid Safe
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.
